In reality, labor productivity is rising in most distribution centers. But U.S. government figures don’t account for the ways ecommerce is changing labor costs in the DC. Here’s why. Productivity in the warehousing and storage…
Thanksgiving Supply Chain News: Online Grocery Surge, Tracking Turkey, and Cranberry Tariffs
In recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday this Thursday in the U.S., we have collected a few distribution and supply chain news items with a tie in to the holiday. We lead off with a report…
Smartwatches Are The Overlooked Alternative To Voice-Only Wearables And Mobile Computers For Warehouse Operations
Traditional rugged mobile computers and hand-held scanners no longer have a monopoly in warehouse operations. Android smartphones and tablets have already made inroads in the distribution center market. Zebra and other industrial manufacturers have rolled out rugged Android touch…
Three Renewal Strategies For Aging Warehouses and Legacy Warehouse Technology
There is a building boom of new DCs and rising investment in new order fulfillment and warehouse technology (robotics, automation, mobile technology, etc.). Yet the majority of U.S. warehouses and distribution centers are saddled with…
Three Key Trends From The WERC DC Measures Survey
WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing…
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