warehouse management

GCCA Releases Q1 Cold Chain Index for Cost of Operating Refrigerated Warehouses

Labor accounted for the largest share of expenses, followed by property rent/lease/mortgage costs.

May 29, 2020

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.

FleetPride announces plans for new distribution centers

The new Elgin facility will provide overnight replenishment to more than 45 branches, and is part of FleetPride’s broader network of regional distribution centers.

November 20, 2019

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FleetPride, Irving, Texas, opened a new 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art distribution center in Elgin, Ill., replacing its existing facility in Bolingbrook, Ill.

Study unveils technological changes in logistics industry

The study projects that the industry likely won’t experience dramatic job loss over the next decade, though many workers may see the content and quality of their jobs shift as technologies are adopted for particular tasks.

October 29, 2019

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The UC Berkeley Center for Labor Research and Education, Berkeley, Calif., released a study that details how the adoption of new technology can (and will) transform the way warehouses operate over the next 5-10 years.

Kelley Entrematic Digital Master Control Panel

Integrated dock equipment controls

September 27, 2019

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The new Kelley Digital Master Control Panel from Kelley Entrematic, Carrollton, Texas, is said to be the next generation of integrated dock equipment controls.

Safety barrier for loading docks

September 25, 2019

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The Rite-Hite Dok-Guardian XL Safety Barrier from Rite-Hite, Milwaukee, Wis., is designed to help facilities with loading docks comply with walking-working surfaces regulations mandated by OSHA.

Manhattan Associates opens new facility in India

The 26-acre campus offers a health and fitness center, a wide range of dining options, a retail plaza, hotel, apartments and a conference center.

September 20, 2019

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Manhattan Associates Inc., Atlanta, opened a new facility in Brigade Tech Gardens in Bangalore, India.

MonarchFx partners with Avectous to deliver enhanced WMS capabilities

MonarchFx will leverage Avectous’ full suite of supply chain fulfillment software.

September 10, 2019

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MonarchFx, a business unit of Tompkins International, Raleigh, N.C., announced a strategic alliance with Avectous, Santa Ana, Calif.

Shopify to acquire 6 River Systems

With this acquisition, Shopify will add 6 River Systems’ cloud-based software and collaborative mobile robots to its newly released Shopify Fulfillment Network.

September 10, 2019

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Shopify Inc., Canada, announced plans to acquire 6 River Systems, Inc., a Waltham, Mass.-based provider of collaborative warehouse fulfillment solutions.

Study reveals growth in autonomous mobile robots for order fulfillment applications

The mobile robot market is set for a major transformation over the next decade as AMRs become more adopted in warehouses and logistics centers.

September 6, 2019

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New research from Interact Analysis, UK, shows huge potential growth in the importance of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), specifically in order fulfillment applications.

Study: 6 in 10 operations decision makers plan warehouse automation to augment labor by 2024

Both automation and worker augmentation solutions will be a key focus for decision makers’ plans during the next five years.

June 20, 2019

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Zebra Technologies Corp., Lincolnshire, Ill., announced the results of its “2024 Warehousing Vision Study,” which analyzes IT and operations decision makers’ current and planned strategies for modernizing their warehouses, distribution centers and fulfillment centers.