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Warehousing
Seeing is Believing: All of the Sights at MHI's ProMat
When you think Chicago, do you think robotics? If you visited MHI's ProMat, you might. From Bastian's C18 automated forklifts to AutoStore's Bins, technology took the stage to show off all of the incredible strides being made in every facet of logistics.
Warehousing
Closed Loop Sustainability Program for Rack Recycling
Design-Build
How Redistribution and Co-Warehousing Will Aid Excess Inventory in Warehouses
Waste Reduction
Practice Eco-Friendly Business Decisions to Move in a Sustainable Direction
Pest Management
Using Odor Control to Help Deter Warehouse Pests
Design-Build
The Future of Warehouse Employment Relies on the Gig Economy
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Sourcing & Procurement
Pros to Know: Leaders of the Pack in Diversity, Innovation and Technology
This year’s Pros to Know winners are leading the pack in terms of innovation, enhancement and providing problem-solving solutions to the supply chain.
Transportation
2023 Pros to Know: Candor Expedite’s Nicole Glenn Brings Honesty to the Transportation Space
Nicole Glenn, founder and CEO of Candor Expedite Inc., was named the overall winner of Supply & Demand Chain Executive’s 2023 Pros to Know award.
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SCN Summit: State of the Supply Chain 2023
June 6, 2023
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Topics revolve around Procurement, Warehouse Automation, Risk Management, Supply Chain Visibility, Achieving a Sustainable Footprint and more.
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Warehousing
Record Set in 2022 for Most Industrial Leases
In 2022, a record was set for 1 million square feet industrial leases. Over 63 leases were signed in 2022 and the average size of the place leased went up from 2021.
Software & Technology
6 Ways to Harness Human Behavior to Successfully Transform Supply Chains
Virtually every company is looking at their supply chains and assessing how to rebuild them to help ensure they are resilient enough to withstand further disruption, here are 6 ideas ways to improve supply chains in 2023.
Retail
Gen Z is Making Less Returns Than Millennials: Here's Why
Gen Z and Millennials have differences not only in how they shop but how they return as well. Could it be because of rising social anxiety rates from growing up in the pandemic? Research sheds some light on this question.
Warehousing
Healthcare Supply Chain 2023: Collaboration and Innovation Will Be Key to Transformation
Hospitals and health systems are looking towards the supply chain industry for solutions to mitigate the financial impact of the pandemic while facing a potential recession.
Sourcing & Procurement
2022 Supply Chain Content Rewind
From retail challenges to changes in warehousing design, here’s a look back at our most viewed content for 2022.
Warehousing
Four Ways to Improve Warehouse Operations with Video and Analytics
While your warehouse may already be equipped with video cameras, modernizing your system and turning them into intelligent, data-driven assets for your company can have a major impact on your operations.
Sustainability
Top 5 Articles of the Year: 2022
A huge thank you to Supply and Demand Chain Executive's readership in 2022. Here are the Top 5 most viewed articles from the year.
Micro-Fulfillment
How Evolving Global Seaport Regions Impact Industrial Real Estate
The CBRE Supply Chain Advisory group estimates that transportation accounts for 45-70% of total logistics costs. Locating distribution facilities near seaports can help to lower transportation costs.
Warehousing
Attracting and Retaining Workers is a Top Concern in Warehousing
A recent ProGlove survey found that 74% of warehouse leadership are concerned about maintaining productivity levels in the warehouse.
Warehousing
Warehouse Storage Expansion: Creating Supply Resilience with Cost-Effective Options
With storage, logistics and distribution facilities strained to the limit today, managers are looking to cost effectively optimize operations without leasing more space or expanding the buildings with new construction.
Micro-Fulfillment
Average Size of Warehouse Leases Edge Close to Seven Digits
The activity points to expansion in the industry, particularly for traditional retailers and wholesalers.
Micro-Fulfillment
Most Warehouses Will be Fulfillment Centers by 2027
A total of 50,000 extra warehouses of over 50,000 square feet are projected to be added to the global warehouse stock between 2022-2027.
Design-Build
The Benefits of Using a Dedicated Loading Dock Service Provider
Every piece of equipment at a loading dock equipment performs a specific function, without which the loading or unloading operation can’t safely take place.
Clean Energy
How Improving Energy Efficiency in Warehouses Can Strengthen the Supply Chain
While ships float offshore from ports for weeks on end and major manufacturing hubs are still experiencing COVID disruptions, it may be the perfect time for warehouses stateside to reevaluate their sustainability and energy efficiency strategies.
Automation
Aurobindo Pharma Increases Throughput with ASRS as Hub of Integrated Distribution Network
With annual growth routinely surpassing double digits per year, even Aurobindo Pharma's advanced operation required further automation investments to meet current and future demands.
Material Handling Equipment
Modern Loading Dock Equipment Enhances Safety And Productivity
Loading docks are one of the most important links in any supply chain – and often, one of the most dangerous.
Warehousing
5 Small Innovations That Had a Big Impact on the Supply Chain
When you think about how a product that you order at your computer or via your phone gets delivered to you within days or even hours, you can thank many of the innovations that were developed over the past 100+ years for the supply chain.
Retail
Berkshire Grey Enables Retailers To Transform Any Space Into Automated Warehouses
A new mobile robotic platform from Berkshire Grey allows retailers to turn any floor into a flexible any-to-any induct-to-discharge sortation system.
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5 Essential Planning Steps for a Successful Label and Sign Installation
When planning for a new warehouse or facility expansion, follow these steps to ensure that labels and signs meet your needs and your go-live date.
Automation
Design-Build Market Experiences Uptick in Warehouse, Distribution Projects
Construction in the warehouse/distribution center market is predicted to reach $53 billion this year, up 1400% since 2010.
Design-Build
8 Considerations in Warehouse Ventilation Design
The health of product and employees can be greatly affected by air filtration in a warehouse setting. It's important for companies to take in these considerations for ventilation when it comes to warehouse design.
Warehousing
Rebounding Economy, E-Commerce Boom Create Uptick in Warehouse Leasing Market
General retail and wholesale claimed the largest share of the 100 leases, followed by e-commerce-only occupiers and food and beverage users.
Design-Build
Helping Logistics Industry Meet Rapid Delivery Demands Will Drive Economy
Public-private partnerships, smarter regulation, zoning and traffic flow management, proper incentivization, infrastructure investments, a realignment of training priorities and continued industry innovation are key to leading the world of logistics.
Warehousing
Toy Maker Targets Made in US Moniker
Significant supply chain disruptions and the growing interest in United States-made products prompts toy manufacturer to grow warehousing footprint.
Design-Build
Global Warehouse Construction Costs Escalate
The study shows that supply chain friction and the increasing difficulty of obtaining labor and materials in 2021 has fueled above-average cost inflation, while providing an opportunity for supply chains to increase margins.
Warehousing
Fears for Complicated Holiday Sales Prompts New Warehouses
Stord opens new warehouse location in Las Vegas, hoping to get ahead of what experts are saying will be the busiest holiday season.
Design-Build
How to Maximize Your Current Warehouse Space
If expansion isn’t an option, here are a few ways companies can make the most of their current warehouse space to optimize fulfillment operations.
3PL/4PL
Technology to Have Greatest Impact on Building Design in Coming Years
The survey reveals strong growth for warehouse facilities forecasted from express and parcel delivery, third-party logistics and more.
Expert Columnists
Designing for Yard Automation
For enterprises looking to innovate for long-term competitive gain, they must embrace autonomous yard operations.
Design-Build
Schneider Unveils Plans to Build New Innovation Center in Wisconsin
Schneider will build “The Grove,” the company’s latest innovation center on its main campus in Ashwaubenon, Wis.