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Amazon Tornado Aftermath: Workers Say They Lacked Emergency Training
Days after the tornado toppled the warehouse’s 11-inch thick concrete walls, workers are questioning Amazon’s commitment to their safety.
Workers walk near the area of a collapsed roof at Amazon warehouse following a tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois. Photo: Bloomberg.
As Staff Shortages Bite, Will We Welcome Robots?
Once considered a disruption to the workforce, robots are increasingly being seen as a way to bolster it and keep it out of harm’s way.
Photo: Canva.
Five Ways Self-Driving Forklifts Can Provide a Competitive Edge
The newest generation of smart forklifts can help solve issues surrounding labor and workflow management efficiency and agility.
An autonomous material-handling vehicle moves through a warehouse. Photo: Vecna Robotics.
Supply Chain Hell Ignites Economic Boom Along U.S.-Mexico Border
Wedged up against the southern edge of the Rio Grande, the sprawling desert city of Juarez has seen its share of economic booms over the years. But perhaps none quite like the one that’s taken hold today.
At the TSC Miami factory in Juarez, Mexico, workers design and print T-shirts. Photo: Bloomberg.
Watch: The Pandemic and the Flexible Warehousing Market
The pandemic has increased uncertainty in the warehousing, labor and transportation markets, says Stephen Beard, vice president of solutions at Flexe.
The Pandemic and the Flexible Warehousing Market
DHL Doubles Robots Because Humans Alone Can’t Handle Holiday Crunch
Santa Claus is getting a bunch of help from robots this Christmas, as one of the world’s biggest supply chain firms rushed to add automation to its U.S. operations ahead of the holidays.
A box travels along a conveyor at a DHL Worldwide Express facility in Chicago, Illinois. Photo: Bloomberg.
Deadly Collapse at Amazon Warehouse Puts Spotlight on Phone Ban
An Amazon warehouse collapse on Friday night that killed six people has amplified concerns among its blue collar workforce about the return of the internet retailer’s mobile phone ban in work areas.
Workers walk near the area of a collapsed roof at Amazon warehouse following a tornado in Edwardsville, Illinois. Photo: Bloomberg.
Vanishing Ships Underscore Supply Woe: Crisis Peak Is a Mirage
A line of more than 80 container ships waiting to dock at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, California, was cut in half in late November — or so it seemed. Turns out the vessels disappearing from the queue were merely hiding from it, loitering in the Pacific out of reach of the official count.
Container ships berthed at the Port of Los Angeles in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Bloomberg.
Three Trends That Shook Supply Chains This Year, and Three to Watch Next
Everyone is wondering what 2022 will bring for supply chains. But to understand how next year might unfold, it’s helpful to take a closer look at how earlier events shaped the landscape.
An online shopper scrolls through an e-commerce app on their smartphone. Photo: cottonbro/ Pexels.
Establishing an Ethical Supply Chain Is a Business Imperative
More than 80% of Americans feel strongly about shopping for products that are ethically and sustainably sourced, research shows.
Rice, oats and other grains at a waste-free market. Photo: Anna Tarazevich/ Pexels.
Amazon Packages Pile Up as AWS Outage Spawns Delivery Havoc
An Amazon Web Services outage wreaked havoc on the e-commerce giant’s delivery operation, preventing drivers from getting routes or packages and shutting down communication between Amazon and the thousands of drivers it relies on.
Amazon Flex drivers load parcels into their cars. Photo: Bloomberg.
Santa Shortage Is the Latest Blow to Retailers
America’s labor shortage has spread to the Santa Claus economy.
A Santa Claus costume hangs on a wall. Photo: Pixelshot/ Canva.
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