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How Many Warehouses Does the US Have? Nobody Knows

Logistics Viewpoints

Warehousing is an essential part of the global supply chain. Warehousing plays a critical role in the success of businesses across various sectors. The Department of Commerce lists warehousing companies, but of course, most warehouses are not owned by third party logistics or public warehousing companies.

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Energy and Labour Costs: 2 Top Warehousing Challenges in 2023

Logistics Bureau

Of course, there is no quick and easy way to curb increases in the cost of energy and labour, but now is an excellent time to start thinking about practical ways to reduce energy usage and increase labour productivity and efficiency. For example, you could reduce human labour by deploying robotic equipment or other forms of direct automation.

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AI’s Transformative Role in Warehousing

Logistics Business Magazine

Everybody is talking about Artificial Intelligence but what are its potential applications for warehousing and supply chain? The pace of development of AI is accelerating and we can already see some key areas in warehousing and logistics where it can be applied.

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3PL Warehousing 101

Kanban Logistics

While you can build and staff your own warehouse and perform these services yourself, more and more companies see the value in handing warehousing operations off to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider. In this article, we’ll examine all that 3PL warehousing entails, while helping you find a 3PL partner that’s right for your business.

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9 eCommerce Warehousing Best Practices to Follow

GlobalTranz

Unfortunately, millions more will still go to brick-and-mortar stores to find those special items, and the push toward online and omnichannel ordering will continue grow, which is why it is increasingly important to invest in eCommerce Warehousing. Embrace “Chaotic” eCommerce Warehousing. Consider On-Demand Warehousing.

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8 Common Warehousing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Logistics Bureau

Conversely, of course, this also means there are a number of ways in which companies can get it wrong. To help you keep on top of your warehouse management and ensure your storage facilities don’t generate undue supply chain costs, take note of the following eight common warehousing mistakes. 1: Holding Excess Inventory.

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Warehousing, the Rise of IT, Automation, and Now… Robotics

Logistics Bureau

Affected by changes in production, procurement and distribution methods, warehousing has continually been pushed and pulled in different directions. On the other hand, offshoring growth has fuelled the need for warehousing as part of the elongated supply chain. Where to Do Your Warehousing. Who Will Do Your Warehousing?