Items Tagged with 'warehouse management'

The study, conducted by Lucas Systems in partnership with Wakefield Research, polled 114 U.S.-based supply chain executives to examine the nature of their automation adaptability.

Kroger is using the system in freezer operations for consistent inventory visibility and to reduce manual cycle counts in sub-zero environments.

How a foodservice distributor used technology to support warehousing and manufacturing operations.

The adoption of voice picking technology offers a significant advantage over traditional picking methods.

This collaboration aims to revolutionize heavy pallet movement within warehouses, enhancing efficiency and productivity.

This episode honors Longbow Advantage, R&FF’s 2023 Logistics Provider of the Year, and discusses the ways in which technology and automation are changing the food logistics landscape.

As the only company offering a true recycling program for rack systems, this allows customers to find innovative ways to meet sustainability goals by reducing the need to source new steel. 

Labor is a vital part of warehouse operations, and notable retention is a key part of keeping costs and performance in check. 

Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Corporation announces a new solution designed to help promote social distancing measures as businesses reopen, using sensors embedded in tags that buzz when personnel get within six feet of one another. Employees can simply wear the electronic tags on a lanyard, similar to building or equipment access cards, offering a minimally intrusive solution that only makes its presence known when providing a proximity alert.

The Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA) released first-quarter data showing the general major cost structure of operating refrigerated warehouses. The cost of labor was once again the largest share of expenses, followed by property rent/lease/mortgage costs.