#warehouse-operations
(33 articles)Wearable Technologies Transform Warehouse Operations Globally
Wearable technologies are being adopted across warehouse operations to improve workflows and efficiency. This trend reflects the industry's shift toward worker-centric digitalization and real-time ope
Flexible Warehousing Enables Low-Risk Market Expansion
Companies can leverage flexible warehousing arrangements to pilot distribution in new geographic markets without large upfront capital commitments. This approach reduces financial risk and allows oper
Global Warehousing Outsourcing Trends Reshape Supply Chains
CBRE has published an analysis on the global outsourcing of warehousing operations, examining trends in how companies are leveraging third-party logistics providers to manage distribution networks. Th
Autonomous Robots and AI Agents Set to Transform Warehousing in 2026
Warehouse automation specialists Dexory have outlined four critical trends expected to reshape warehouse operations in 2026, centering on autonomous robotics, data-driven visibility, agentic AI system
India's Warehousing and Logistics Sector Overview
IBEF provides an overview of India's warehousing and logistics sector, addressing the infrastructure and operational landscape that supports supply chain activities across the country. This report cov
Top 16 Warehouse Automation Trends Supply Chain Teams Should Watch
The A3 Association for Advancing Automation has identified 16 key warehouse automation trends that are transforming modern logistics operations. This editorial highlights the technological shifts supp
Extensiv Third Annual 3PL Warehouse Benchmark Reveals Growth and Labor Trends
Extensiv has released its third annual benchmarking report on third-party logistics warehouse operations, focusing on identifying key trends across logistics growth, labor dynamics, capacity managemen
BCC Launches Logistics-Warehouse Training Program
Bakersfield College (BCC) is launching a logistics and warehouse training program to develop workforce capabilities in supply chain and warehousing operations. This type of initiative addresses the on
8 Key Benefits of Warehouse Management Systems
This article outlines eight benefits of implementing a warehouse management system, highlighting how WMS technology improves warehouse operations for supply chain organizations. The piece serves as an
Ocado Uses Technology to Enhance Warehouse Working Conditions
Ocado Group has implemented technology solutions aimed at improving warehouse working conditions for employees. The initiative reflects broader industry efforts to combine automation and worker welfar
Irregular Parcels Create Major Bottlenecks in Distribution Centers
Irregular parcels pose a significant operational challenge for distribution centers, particularly in Australia's growing e-commerce and parcel delivery sector. The misalignment between parcel dimensio
Safety Link Wins Ameria Dry Port Management Contract in Alexandria
Safety Link has won a management and operations contract for Ameria Dry Port in Alexandria, Egypt. This award represents a notable development in Egypt's inland logistics infrastructure, as the compan
CEVA Cyberattack Disrupts Eight European Warehouses
A significant cyberattack on CEVA, a major logistics provider, has compromised eight warehouse facilities across Europe, resulting in both data exposure and operational disruptions. Retailers dependen
YMX Yard Tech Recovers $60K Missing Retail Freight
YMX yard management technology successfully helped a major retailer recover $60,000 in missing freight by providing enhanced visibility and tracking capabilities within yard operations. This case demo
Burlington Expands Solar Power Across Distribution Network
Burlington is scaling its commitment to renewable energy by deploying on-site solar installations across its distribution network. The retailer plans solar systems at upcoming facilities in Arizona an
Kenco Triples Innovation Lab for Warehouse Automation Testing
Kenco, a major third-party logistics provider operating 140 North American locations, has opened a significantly expanded Innovation Lab in Chattanooga, tripling its previous testing footprint from 10
Descartes Acquires Extensiv for $120M to Boost AI Warehouse Tech
Descartes Systems Group's $120 million acquisition of Extensiv represents a significant consolidation in the warehouse management technology space, combining two major players in logistics software an
Kenco Targets 20 AI Agents to Revolutionize Logistics Workflows
Kenco, a leading third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is making a strategic push toward AI-driven workflow automation by targeting deployment of 20 intelligent agents across its operations. This init
Amazon Supply Chain Services Launch Poses Operational Challenges
Amazon's expansion into third-party logistics services marks a significant strategic shift in the supply chain landscape. Rather than exclusively servicing its own operations, Amazon is positioning it
$10M Counterfeit Nike, Adidas Seizure Exposes Port Gaps
Law enforcement in Los Angeles County executed a warrant on August 25 and recovered approximately 25,898 counterfeit items valued at $10 million from a warehouse in Arcadia, California. The seizure ta
Warehouse Breakdown Diagnostic: Four Critical Pressure Points
Supply Chain Management Review presents a diagnostic framework targeting four critical pressure points in warehouse operations where supply chain breakdowns commonly occur. This systematic approach en
Ceva Logistics faces $5M lawsuit over employee data breach
Ceva Logistics, one of the world's largest third-party logistics providers with $18.3 billion in annual revenue, faces significant legal and operational challenges following a major data breach that c
DeepFabric Deploys 6 Live AI Agents at Kenco in 3 Months
DeepFabric, an enterprise AI agent platform, has successfully deployed six AI agents into live operations at Kenco, a major North American 3PL with 141 distribution facilities across 33 states and Can
Best Buy Certifies 29 Supply Chain Facilities as Zero Waste
Best Buy has successfully achieved zero waste certification at 29 of its supply chain facilities, representing a significant milestone in the retailer's environmental sustainability strategy. The faci
Long Island Logistics: Regional Efficiency Strategies
Long Island serves as a critical regional logistics hub in the New York Metropolitan Area, supporting efficient product movement across the Northeast. The region's strategic location, port access, and
Retailers Lean Into Peak Season With Tighter Inventory Strategies
Retailers are preparing for peak season, traditionally the high-demand period spanning Q4 and early Q1, with noticeably reduced inventory levels across their networks. Deposco's observation signals a
Building Warehouse Workforces Ready for Automation
The supply chain industry faces a critical inflection point as warehouse automation accelerates while labor markets remain unpredictable. Organizations must move beyond treating automation and workfor
Best Buy Powers California DC with Solar Field to Cut Emissions
Best Buy has deployed a solar energy installation at one of its California distribution centers, marking a strategic investment in renewable infrastructure to reduce supply chain carbon emissions. Thi
Long Island Logistics: Optimizing Product Movement Efficiency
Long Island has emerged as a critical logistics hub for the Northeast, with businesses leveraging its strategic location, transportation infrastructure, and warehouse capacity to optimize product move
Electronics Returns Now a Year-Round Warehousing Challenge
The traditional seasonal return surge that peaked in January has fundamentally transformed into a persistent, year-round warehousing problem for the electronics industry. This structural shift reflect
How Physical AI is Reshaping Warehouse Operations
Zebra Technologies is introducing "Physical AI" as a transformative approach to supply chain operations, moving beyond conventional tracking systems to deliver real-time intelligence at the warehouse
Prologis Completes $18.7B Takeover of Segro in Historic
Segro's board has unanimously agreed to recommend Prologis' revised $18.7 billion (£14 billion) takeover bid to shareholders, representing a significant consolidation in the logistics real estate sect
S Jones Adds New Svetruck to Material Handling Fleet
S Jones has acquired new Svetruck material handling equipment, representing a routine fleet expansion decision. This procurement reflects ongoing investment in warehouse and cargo-handling infrastruct