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Los Angeles Warehousing Mecca Halts Expansion Just as Needs Soar

Communities in the Inland Empire, the U.S.’s logistics mecca east of Los Angeles, are suspending new warehousing projects to examine the impact from decades of pollution — putting the industry under pressure when it’s needed most.

Source: Bloomberg

Watch: Berry Global and Logility: A Case Study

Logility's demand-planning tool has immeasurably improved the customer experience at Berry Global, says David Walsh, vice president of supply chain and customer experience at Berry Global.

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Why Warehouse Managers Need to Keep a Keen Ear for Workers’ Everyday Problems

The people on the warehouse floor, the folks who pick and pack your orders, and the men and women who drive the trucks that make your deliveries all know the problems that are making your business less efficient than it could be. You should encourage them to tell you.

Two workers review documents in a warehouse. Photo: Shutterstock.

A WMS Implementation Stumbles, Then Finds Its Footing

HJI Supply Chain Solutions was having trouble implementing a new warehouse management system, to the point of considering scrapping the whole project. Then it found a partner that helped make the initiative work.

Horizon Hobby Hones Its Distribution Real Estate Strategy

The leading seller of radio-controlled hobby products undertakes an in-depth evaluation of the location, size and type of its U.S. distribution facilities.

Levi Strauss Invests in a New European DC to Keep Pace With Omnichannel Demand

Maxed out on capacity at its European distribution centers, the iconic denim brand uses the opportunity to consolidate operations and respond to market demand with greater speed and efficiency.

Farmer’s Business Network Undertakes a Multi-Site WMS Implementation

Looking to expand its distribution network in line with “exponential” business growth, FBN adopts a “self-implementation” tool for automating slow and inefficient manual processes.

How to Properly Care for Your Automated Forklift

Automated forklifts are designed to do a lot on their own, but they're not as self-sufficient when it comes to service and maintenance.

A warehouse worker operates a forklift. Photo: Shutterstock.

How a Major Restaurant Equipment Supplier Weathered the Pandemic

With a policy of keeping large amounts of inventory on hands, Parts Town was ready for any supply disruption. But it was also aided by having previously installed a goods-to-person system in the warehouse.

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Amazon Shows It Can Generate Sales While Slowing Spending

Amazon showed its e-commerce and cloud-computing businesses can churn out revenue even as consumers worry about inflation and the company gets serious about curtailing expenses.

An employee walks outside Amazon's SAN3 fulfillment center in the Otay Mesa neighborhood of San Diego, California. Photo: Bloomberg.

The Next Wave of Warehouse Robotics: Hype vs. Hope

Robots are increasingly characterized as a panacea for numerous challenges in retail warehouses, but where does the hype end and reality begin?

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The Rise of On-Demand Warehousing in a Volatile Property Market

The tightening of industrial real estate supply, coupled with overflowing inventory and rising rents, has made traditional warehousing an impractical solution for businesses attempting to navigate this new market.

A warehouse worker uses a pallet jack to move boxes. Photo: Shutterstock.

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How a Leading U.S. Floral Distribution Company Reduced Warehouse Labor Costs by 45% with RFID

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Enhancing High-Value Electronics Shipment Security with Tive's Real-Time Tracking

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