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Five LED Lighting Myths Debunked

In an effort to run greener and leaner, many companies have considered making the switch to LED lighting in their industrial and hazardous facilities. In fact, interest in and adoption rate of LED for both new construction and retrofit has been growing rapidly in many applications, including light industrial, such as warehousing, packaging, shipping, and […]

October 27, 2014 | Logistics I.T. | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | Warehousing

Three Ways a WCS Can Improve Your Operation

Just as customer expectations have become more diverse and specific over the past few years, retailers are evolving in the way they fulfill those orders. There just doesn’t seem to be a one-size-fits-all solution for distribution in the current landscape. Big retailers are automating as much of their facilities as possible and are adopting new […]

Memphis: America’s Multimodal City

Connecting global supply chains through river, highway, rail, and air transport, Memphis gives businesses the ultimate logistics advantage.

Automation That’s Worth the Weight

When dietary supplement company Nature’s Way wanted to trim down excess distribution space, it embarked on a design and technology regime. Get the skinny here.

September 17, 2014 | Bar-coding Systems | Logistics I.T. | Picking Solutions | Warehousing

A Mobile Cure for the Warehouse Blues

Companies are under constant pressure to improve warehouse efficiency and reduce errors. Mobile communications technologies help them rise to the challenge.

TMS: Getting in on the Ground Floor

TAJ Flooring’s new transportation management system lays the foundation for improved logistics and customer service.

Wheel Genius: Racing to Improve Data Collection

Thanks to a new image-based scanner, bar-code reader errors no longer tread on Champion Tire and Wheel’s productivity.

June 30, 2014 | Logistics I.T. | Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) | Warehousing

Measuring the Value of Warehouse Data

In today’s highly global manufacturing and supply chain economy, it’s no surprise that manufacturers need to embrace better communication to manage cultural, geographic, and language differences so as to operate effectively. In the end, better communication means better efficiency, less waste, and higher customer satisfaction. Complex, global economic issues have only increased the difficulty in […]

June 18, 2014 | 3PL | Warehousing

Need Warehouse Capacity? Outsourcing Gives You an In

To find the right solutions to today’s complex warehousing, real estate, and supply chain challenges, growing companies have three options: hire someone with the expertise you need; train someone on your staff; or enlist help from someone outside your company who already has the skills you need. Shippers should consider seeking that outside help from […]

Dispelling Five Common Myths about Voice-Directed Work

Nearly one million workers use voice-directed technology daily in warehousing and logistics applications. These tools can help improve worker safety and reduce employee-training time. Yet many companies still resist investing in voice-directed solutions – often because of one of the following five common misconceptions. Myth: Voice is only applicable for picking workflows. Fact: Voice is […]

May 21, 2014 | Warehousing

You Say You Need a Bigger Warehouse?

If you think you need a bigger warehouse, you are not alone. Seventy-one percent of warehouse operators responding to an April 2014 Motorola Solutions survey have their sights set on expanding warehouse operations. Thirty-five percent of respondents say they want either more warehouse space or more locations, while 38 percent want to expand the size […]

| Distribution | Logistics I.T. | Warehousing

Refreshing Your Logistics Network: 6 Steps to Success

Follow this hands-on guide to ensure a headache-free logistics network optimization project.

| Distribution | Materials Handling | Picking Solutions | Warehousing

Materials Handling Equipment: Sorting Through the Options

From conveyors to stackers to shuttles, choosing the right automation can convert your warehouse into a sleek machine.

| Materials Handling | Pallets | Warehousing

Stack, Store & Transport: The Indispensable Pallet

Pallets are a vital piece of warehouse equipment for storing and moving products.

Cold Storage: Optimization by Degrees

As the food industry gets a taste of rising prices, fluctuating energy costs, and new regulations, shippers develop a growing appetite for 3PLs and refrigerated public warehouses to help drive greater efficiency inside the four walls.

Georgia: Logistics Sweet Spot

Many elements make The Peach State appealing to site selection teams. But the seeds of its success are firmly planted in its logistics assets.

E-Commerce DC Site Selection: Connecting the Dots

Online and omni-channel retailers set their sites on distribution network optimization, picking fulfillment locations that suit shifting consumer demand.

February 28, 2014 | Logistics I.T. | Warehousing

Boosting Warehouse Productivity

Achieving warehouse productivity goals such as reducing picking times and increasing throughput rates can be challenging. Chris Castaldi, director of business development at Carlstadt, N.J.-based materials handling systems integrator W&H Systems, offers these tips for improving warehouse productivity. 1. Use automated picking operations. Pick-to-voice or pick-to-light systems speed picking and reduce errors by quickly providing […]

The New 3PL Partnership: More Bang for Your Buck

Sure, third-party logistics providers will tune your transportation transactions. But their real value lies in strategic relationships that optimize your entire enterprise.

Cargo Security: Protecting the Supply Chain

Whether on a truck, in a warehouse, or at a port, your shipments are vulnerable to theft. Learn how to reduce that risk and keep your valuable cargo safe.

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