Automation has been touted as the key to ramping up warehouse efficiency in a time of rising demand and a chronic shortfall of labor. But it comes with its own set of problems. Chief among them is the ...

FedEx Freight details June 1 spin-off, sets stage for independent growth Leadership at FedEx Freight, the less-than-truckload subsidiary of Memphis-based global freight transportation and logistics ...

As facilities push for higher efficiency and stronger safety compliance, AI-powered cameras, predictive alerts, and advanced forklift lighting systems are redefining visibility, reducing near misses, ...

Warehouses are the backstage crew of modern retail — absolutely crucial but not given nearly enough credit. And if we’re honest, the idea of a warehouse doesn’t exactly scream “cutting edge.” We ...

Over the past two decades, warehouses that implemented automation have become unrecognizable to their analog counterparts. Visit any highly automated facility and you’ll spot the difference right away ...

Traditionally, material handling automation has been associated with rigid installments and operations, such as automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) which require significant investments and ...

As global supply chains brace for another intense peak season, a new study from Mecalux and MIT’s Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab offers a look at the modern warehouse. It is a warehouse no longer ...

The last mile of the supply chain is finally having its moment. As the world comes out of the pandemic, it’s clear that sweeping change has come to a place that has resisted it for some time: ...

Companies are shifting towards faster, smarter and more sustainable productivity. Global supply chain warehouse professionals are being drawn in by the promise of Industry 4.0 as an industrial ...

About 80% of businesses see big improvements in the first year with a warehouse management system. This shows how powerful a good WMS can be in today's logistics. With the right WMS, companies can ...