Modern Warehousing: The transformation of the black box

In this battle for efficiency and profitability, the warehouse has taken centre stage. Companies are recognizing that what happens in the warehouse can make a big difference to the supply chain and to their bottom line. They are also starting to acknowledge that some of the biggest productivity gains are potentially within the walls of [...]

15 warehousing trends

Speed – move goods at great velocity along the chain Cross-docking – best-in-class warehouses cross-dock an estimated 50 percent of incoming goods Greener – green technology such as natural light and renewable energy Size – smaller and narrower, making better use of allocated space Additional services and functions – customer services such as customization and [...]

Warehouse technology trends

Information hub – technology is improving visibility in the supply chain and allowing greater opportunity for collaboration   Speed – warehouses need to handle vast amounts of data Accuracy – companies are demanding increased accuracy Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) – WMS provides companies with increased functionality and visibility in the supply chain Internet age – small [...]