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Manufacturers Need to Improve the Lot of Restive Frontline Workers

There may indeed be a disconnect between frontline workers and their employers, but a new survey suggests that the latter are making a sincere effort to repair it.

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Transforming Supply Chains for the World’s Largest Retailers

Retailers that embark on supply chain transformation are well-positioned to confront challenges and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

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Can the Blue-Collar Sector Fix Its Gen Z Problem?

Only 14% of Gen Zers would consider industrial work as a career, and 26% said they would only take on industrial work as a short-term career.

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Warehousing and Storage Most Stressful Industry in U.S., Report Finds

Ninety-three percent of the workers in the warehousing/storage industry reported they were paid hourly while an additional 12% said they had to take on another job.

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Designing Conveyor Systems With Simulation Software

Conveyors play a key role in the endless quest by distributors and manufacturers for improved efficiency and productivity.

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How Can Employers Repair the ‘Disconnect’ With Essential Frontline Workers?

It should come as no surprise, given the crises and disruptions of recent years, that frontline workers are becoming harder to find, hire and retain.

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How to Reduce Warehouse Picking Errors

Picking errors are common at the best of times, but they can be a particular issue when it comes to recruiting new and inexperienced workers.

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Lessons From the First Wave of Warehouse Automation

There’s likely to be a “second wave” of automating warehouses as retailers adapt to the new world of e-commerce, along with the latest technology. What are the lessons learned?

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Watch: How to Know If You're Ready to Automate Your Warehouse

Automating a warehouse can take up to three years, so it’s good to take into account all the many factors involved and how long they will take to implement, says Michael Fiorito, senior sales executive at Exotec.

Exotec How To Know If Youre Ready To Automate Your Warehouse Michael Fiorito

Tecsys Launches WMS Tool for Healthcare Sector

The new system will help companies ensure they are compliant with regulations laid out in the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA), which was passed into law earlier in November.

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Amazon Black Friday Strike in U.K. Garners International Support

The U.S. regulator the Federal Trade Commission is engaged in a lawsuit against the company, accusing it of anti-competitive practices – something Amazon has denied.

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Watch: The Key to an Engaged Frontline Workforce

What exactly is an "engaged" frontline workforce in warehousing and logistics? And what is its impact on the business? Steven Klima, head of revenue enablement with WorkStep, offers a perspective.

Workstep The Key To An Engaged Frontline Workforce Steven Klima

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