L.I.N.K. | Panasonic Journeys into Drones in the Warehouse

Associate editor Brielle Jaekel speaks with Panasonic director to look at how drones are used in the warehouse.

August 24, 2021

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The future is here, now that drones are in the warehouse. In this interview, associate editor Brielle Jaekel talks with Jim Dempsey, director at Panasonic about this new movement.

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Nominations Open for Supply & Demand Chain Executive's 2023 Pros to Know Award

Are you or someone in your organization an outstanding leader, reinventing what it means to be a supply chain professional? Get them nominated by Dec. 30.

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Industry Leaders Urge Congress to Take Action to Prevent “Paralyzing” Rail Strike

The national rail strike, which could happen as early as Dec. 5, could threaten the nation’s coal shipments, supply of drinking water and shut down passenger rail.

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

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Unpacking Sustainable Waste Management for Warehouses and Distribution Facilities

Reducing, re-using and recycling warehouse waste is good for the environment, the brand image and the bottom line.

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4 Ways to Advance Sustainability in Packaging and Labeling

Sustainable packaging is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Packaging decision-makers must consider a bevy of options to temper organizational carbon emissions and promote supply chain efficacies for a more sustainable future.

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The Key to Reimagining E-Commerce Micro-Fulfillment

The latest generation of vertical lift and horizontal carousel systems present extremely optimized solutions for high-density, low-footprint, highly scalable and cost-efficient micro-fulfillment automation for retailers and e-commerce fulfillment.

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Same-Day Delivery Not Just for Consumers Anymore

Utilizing vehicles ranging from sprinter and cargo vans to box and straight trucks, small vehicle shipping provides dedicated, same-day delivery services for loads up to 14 pallets.

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Consumers Less Tolerant for Delivery Delays, Inaccurate Order Fulfillment: Study

65% of consumers polled report they will abandon shopping with a retailer altogether after 2-3 late deliveries, while 81% claim if a retailer sends an incorrect order 2-3 times, they will abandon shopping with that retailer altogether.

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U.S. Drivers Deliver 9 Packages per Hour: Survey

67% of respondents state they now have to complete deliveries to different types of drop-off points, 66% are now expected to work faster, and the same amount (66%) reported an increase in new tasks like identity verification at the door.

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Manufacturers' and Distributors' Find Use for Rebate Analytics

With the growing volatility in our economic markets, volume rebates are becoming more critical than ever. Here's what the 2022 State of Volume Rebates Reports for Distributors and State of Volume Rebates Reports for Manufacturers found.

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Hybrid Shoppers Take Over This Holiday Season

Despite inflation, supply chain issues and low inventory are motivating consumers to get a jump on shopping as early as October.

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Case Study: Iron Mountain Uses Wearable Technology to Fortify a Top-Level Safety Culture

Reduces injuries by 64%. Reduces cost of claims by 58%.

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Transparency Key to Overcoming Greenwashing

Gen Z wants brands to prove their claims, while regulators increasingly require it. Only supply chain transparency can help companies meet demands for sustainability.

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3 Steps to Creating a Sustainable E-Commerce Supply Chain

Now is the time for e-commerce and logistics companies to increase their efforts at sustainability.

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4 Ways UHF RFID Can Accelerate Supply Chains and Logistics

This technology can greatly reduce the time, energy and manpower required to optimize supply chain, logistics and asset management tasks, while accelerating acquisition, accountability and distribution of parts or finished goods.

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Retailers’ Solutions for an Unsettled 2022 Shopping Season

For retailers, the unsettled 2022 holiday season requires finding additional agility to proactively react to consumer demand that can seemingly “turn on a dime.”

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Re-Commerce Network Provides Complete Plug-and-Play Infrastructure for Retailers

The processing centers are fully equipped to consolidate returns, receive returned or trade-in items directly from consumers, as well as bulk transfers from warehouses or other collection points.

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Optimizing Last-Mile Delivery with Stord Parcel

DTC and omnichannel brands can access deeply discounted negotiated carrier rates from a network of international, national and regional carriers.

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Manifest Celebrates Women in LogisticsTech During Women’s Lunch

The Women’s Lunch will celebrate women in LogisticsTech in partnership with DHL Supply Chain, Daimler Truck North America, Food Logistics and Supply & Demand Chain Executive.

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How Technology Enables Operational Agility in Warehouse Operations

Warehouse operations have gotten more complex than ever - watch this on-demand webinar to learn about the changing reality of today's warehousing operations.

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Ports to Production Facilities: How Hydrogen Fuel Cells Cut Emissions

Hydrogen is being deployed in an increasingly wide swath of material handling applications, from fueling lift trucks in manufacturing facilities, to powering heavier-duty lift trucks and even container handling equipment at ports.

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SCN Summit: Future of Supply Chains

December 5, 2022

Let's talk future! Sit down with industry experts and thought leaders to talk about what’s in store for the supply chain space and more. Register now for the Dec. 5-8 virtual event!

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Compact Shipping Label Printer with Built-In Scale

This all-in-one Wi-Fi-enabled thermal shipping label printer with integrated scale enables users to process orders from retailers, weigh packages, compare shipping rates, print shipping labels and track packages all from one compact device.

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Here's What I Learned at the Women in Supply Chain Forum

The 2022 Women in Supply Chain Forum sparked conversations about women in the supply chain and offered a workshop on collaborative problem solving through self-advocacy, communication and collaboration.

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Delivering on Consumer Expectations

Without the proper tools or guiding strategies, the cost of meeting consumer expectations can easily chip away at retailers' margins.

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What to Know About Virtual Warehousing

While many companies search for insurance plans to protect against future supply chain issues, virtual warehousing is one solution that is gaining increasing popularity.

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The Importance of Store Replenishment During Peak Season

As peak season approaches, finding that fulfillment sweet spot that keeps a variety of shoppers happy is integral to coming out on top. Add in multiple methods of store fulfillment and you’ve got a lot to balance.