IKEA switches from timber to cardboard pallets
Eco-friendly pallet switch is also expected to pay financial dividends to IKEA, which is making the switch from wooden to corrugated cardboard pallets
Sectors - Warehousing
Best of 2011: London Riots
Monday's England riots burnt down London's Sony distribution warehouse and affected DHL's deliveries
Do rising inventory stats point to economic turnaround?
Climbing inventory figures in U.S. warehouses and sales statistics from a record-setting Thanksgiving weekend spending could put an end to double-dip recession fear
RIM writes off $485M worth of overstocked inventory
With billions of dollars of inventory stockpiled due to slumping sales, Research In Motion writes off millions in taxes
Supply Tech: Coca-Cola's PlantBottle
Coca-Cola's Scott Vitters talks exclusively with Supply Chain Digital on why he sees PlantBottle as a "disruptive technology"
The Cold Chain of the Future
Tori Miller Liu of the Global Cold Chain Alliance looks at some of the technological trends in today's cold chain
Research In Motion inventory stockpile soars
Facing slowing sales, Research In Motion's BlackBerry and PlayBook inventories have doubled
Lomotek reveals breakthrough African thermoplastics
New long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics expected to help the South African plastic pallet industry
ALL Erection leads North American crane operations
With technological innovations and green practices in place, ALL Erection Cranes is truly a North American leader
Taking advantage of vertical warehouse space
Part two of our warehousing rack supported work platform piece goes into the specifics behind Steel King's solution
The warehousing case for a pallet rack work platform
Northwest Petroleum Service quadruples its storage space and streamlines logistics with a rack supported work platform
Hershey's deal with Ferrero aids candy supply chain
The Hershey Company hopes supply chain alliance with Ferrero Group helps warehousing, transportation and distribution process
RedPrairie launches cloud supply chain solution unit
On-Demand Supply Chain launched by RedPrairie offers all types of supply chain solutions from the cloud
SaaS-ifying the Warehouse
Jez Tongue of @logistics Reply explains how the SaaS model presents a new paradigm for automating warehouse processes
Coca-Cola's PlantBottle a green packaging breakthrough
Coke's calls on competition to catch up to its PlantBottle, which it says will revolutionize the packaging industry
Costco CEO James Sinegal stepping down
Warehousing pioneer James Sinegal will leave his CEO post at Costco at the end of this year
Interstate Warehousing saves big with Groom Energy
Interstate Warehousing achieves 90% lighting energy savings with Groom Energy Intelligent LED lighting systems
Texas man leads police on drunken forklift chase
After stealing a forklift, 43-year-old Timothy Raines takes it on a drunken joyride through the streets of Ft. Worth
London rioters impact UK Supply Chain
Monday's England riots burnt down London's Sony distribution warehouse and affected DHL's deliveries
Handle with Care: The Green Case for Pallet Pooling
Switching from timber to plastic pallets is only part of the solution. Why not employ a pallet pooling system in your workplace?
Supply Tech: Partial Automation Warehouse Systems
Partial automated warehouse systems offer cost-cutting capabilities without requiring a warehouse overhaul
Warehouse Racking System FAQ
A warehouse racking system is an amazingly effective way to conserve floor space, but is it right for your company?
India unveils new grain warehousing procedure
India's new transportation and warehousing procedure looks to feed more people and curb inflation
Qantas warehouse workers set to strike
More than 300 Qantas airline warehouse workers are prepared to strike in Australia on Friday over job security issues
IWLA asks FDA to step up food supply safety
The IWLA asked the FDA for a rule that will allow warehouse operations to participate in food supply safety
Skechers California warehouse thinks big
Shoe giant Skechers plans to open up its 1.6 million square foot California warehouse in October
Metals warehousing takes off in the UK
Goldman Sachs continues to bring in money thanks to a skyrocketing metals warehousing industry
Greening your packaging process
Adding sustainability to a supply chain starts with rethinking your packaging process
Measuring Wal-Mart's impact on South Africa
Study breaks down Wal-Mart's acquisition of Massmart, and what it could mean to local retailers and South Africa's supply chain
Warehouse fires ravage New Jersey
Five warehouse fires have hit New Jersey in the last 30 days, prompting a Federal investigation
IWLA opposes new labor relations rules
International Warehouse Logistics Association against proposed new rules by U.S. Department of Labor
Casual Friday: Top Warehouse Moment
Michael Scott from "The Office" offers some unsuccessful warehouse solutions for Dunder Mifflin
Avoiding safety sign blindness in the warehouse
Tips to avoid cluster sign blindness and familiarity sign blindness in the warehouse
Target ousts Wal-Mart in pricing
Target prices shown to be lower than Wal-Mart, thanks to smarter supply chain management
Pallet pooling makes warehousing sense
How pallet pooling can help combat rising transportation costs
Wal-Mart feeling heat from Massmart takeover
Opposition rises from Wal-Mart's African takeover of Massmart, as Argentina joins those opposed of the deal
New Warehouse Management System FAQs
Want to implement an updated warehouse management system? For the best results, you'll need to know where to start
Amazon pulls out of South Carolina warehouse
Amazon nixes warehouse deal in South Carolina, costing state more than 1,200 jobs
Weed in the Warehouse
In honor of 420, here are some of the top April warehouse news stories involving marijuana
Casual Friday: Top Warehouse Moment from The Office
When it comes to supply chain management, The Office's Michael Scott needs to work on his warehouse managerial skills
Amazon freezes warehouse hiring
Amazon halts Cayce, South Carolina warehouse hiring amid sales tax issue
Wal-Mart warehouse contractor sued for wage theft
Schneider Logistics, a Wal-Mart warehouse contractor, faces a class-action lawsuit for allegedly shortchanging employees
Walmart Promises to Work with African Suppliers after Challenge from Government
The retail giant says it will be loyal to South African suppliers, but the Economic Development Department is skeptical
Toyota Launches Program for Vets Looking to Join Logistics Industry
With its "Giving Veterans a Lift" training program, Toyota provides a valuable break in a growing field for military veterans
Port Pipavav oil terminal gives Aegis Logistics a step up in India
If building a national port infrastructure and distribution network for India’s oil and gas sector is at the top of the agenda for Aegis Logistics then an important step was achieved today as the logistics service provider announced a new global oil and petrochemical storage complex project at Port Pipavav.
Walmart Offers Free Online Shipping Over the Holiday Season
There are no minimum purchase requirements in order to qualify for free shipping and no subscription fees, the retailer said.
The offer is exclusive to the holiday season in the U.S. and is available now through to 20 December at walmart.com.
Coca-Cola Reduces Storage Costs by �1.7m Using Simulation Software
Coca-Cola Enterprises (CCE), which makes, sells and delivers Coca-Cola’s soft drinks in Great Britain, introduced WITNESS simulation software from Lanner to reshape processes at its Northampton distribution centre, in order to manage a planned 20 percent uplift in volumes of trucks, deliveries and pick-ups.
FedEx to Acquire Logistics Companies in India
FedEx said the acquisition will gives its FedEx Express business unit a more robust domestic ground network and added capabilities in India.
The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions and will close in its third fiscal quarter, which ends February 2011.
Royal Mail Profits Fall After Loss in Letters Business
Royal Mail profits plunged by 72 percent in the first six months of 2010, it has been revealed. Its group-wide operating profits were £52 million during that time, down by more than two thirds from £184 million during the same period in 2009. No pre-tax profit figures have been released.
Kuehne + Nagel Extends Logistics Capacities in Catalonia
The logistics provider’s facility will serve as a transhipment platform for the Group’s growing activities in the field of international transport and as multi-user warehouse for its contract logistics customers.
