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Omnichannel Fulfillment Made Easier: Retired Stores Become Distribution Centers

Equipped with the appropriate tools to take on a world where added purchase and delivery options continue to stress supply chains, companies are learning to position inventory in strategic locations.

Nick Mc Lean

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Warehouse Space Tightens as E-Commerce Grows

With the rise of online shopping, distribution and fulfillment operations are moving into new spaces as quickly as they're being built.

Distribution Center

Risk/Compliance

Global Supply Chain Ethics a Concern Heading into the Holiday Shopping Season

QIMA (formerly known as AsiaInspection)

Focus remains on the ongoing U.S.-China trade dispute, while a new survey of global brands by AsiaInspection indicates ethics, sustainability and quality are increasingly at risk.

AsiaInspection

Warehouse Hires Grow Prior to Peak Season

Logistics hiring rose at the fastest pace in a year last month as companies prepare for the peak holiday season.

Workers

Survey Suggests Consumers Prefer Products Made in America

Thomas Register, an Xometry business

Thomas released results from its “Manufacturing Perception Report.”

Manufacturing

Total Cost to Operate Warehouse Per $1,000 in Revenue

APQC’s research has found that using traceability tools such as barcoding and radio frequency identification (RFID) in combination with a warehouse management system (WMS) can help make real-time information a reality.

Metric Of The Month1

Material Handling Equipment

Honeywell Acquires Transnorm

Honeywell International

Honeywell has acquired warehouse automation business Transnorm for $492.8 million.

Honeywell

Rail & Intermodal

CSX Expands Access to Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal

CSX Corporation Inc.

CSX Corporation today announced new growth initiatives for its Northwest Ohio Intermodal Terminal, which include a new haulage agreement with the BNSF, construction of a logistics park, and new service to and from the Port of New York and New Jersey.

Csx 5000

Home Depot Expands Same-Day Delivery in 35 Major Cities

The new service is part of the company's five-year plan to expand its delivery offerings for DIY and Pro customers.

The Home Depot Delivers Fast Infographic

H&M Profits Fall, But Online Sales Increase

While the fashion retailer's profits slumped this quarter, its investments in e-commerce and logistics seem to be paying off.

H&m Festival Walk Store

GE Experiments with 3D Printing

General Electric (GE)

GE Transportation is in early trials of using additive manufacturing to produce up to 250 locomotive components.

Ge Transportation

Sourcing & Procurement

Retail Sales to Rise 4.1 Percent

AlixPartners LLP

AlixPartners is anticipating an increase in U.S. retail sales revenue this November through January period of 3.1 to 4.1 percent.

Shopping

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