Ask any pick-and-pack warehouse operator: there are pros and cons for each of the picking methodologies they choose for their …
This 6RS Customer Was Recognized for Innovation and Leadership in Fulfillment
Among the 10 companies honored in 2020 for utilizing technologies that will shape tomorrow’s supply chains, NextGen has recognized 6 …
What are the advantages of system-directed robots vs swarming robots?
A question that often arises when teams research warehouse robots is understanding the differences between system-directed and swarm robots. Both …
6 financial reasons to switch to automated piece picking
The e-commerce boom has increased the load on warehouses and distribution centers. To accommodate the surge in demand, distribution centers …
7 innovative warehouse technologies to scale business
Warehouse automation is reaching the tipping point, accelerated in part due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The shift of commerce …
21 logistics experts share the most important ingredients in developing an effective logistics strategy
There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels …
The 5 Ws of Working with Google Cloud Functions
Continuing our new Engineering blog series, perception engineer Kayla Comalli will illuminate Google Cloud Functions (GCFs). A fairly recent addition …
Data Driven Robotics: Leveraging Google Cloud Platform and Big Data to Improve Robot Behaviors
In order to digest the multitude of data transmitted from robots at each of our customer sites, engineering teams at …
6 ways to motivate and retain warehouse employees
In this COVID era, warehouses are among the rare businesses that experienced an increase in demand for employees, making it …
Ultimate guide to warehouse logistics: Enhance organization, movement, and management
Warehouse logistics is the heart of any supply chain operation, assimilating and dispatching goods to ensure availability and timely delivery. …
4 features to look for when buying a quality warehouse order picking cart
Order picking is the most resource-intensive operation of a warehouse or fulfillment center. More than 55% of the operating cost …
6 best practices for upgrading your warehouse racking system
With the burgeoning e-commerce industry, where virtually everything is available for purchase online, warehouses and distribution centers are handling an …
Warehouse layout optimization tips to increase production
Labor costs, on an average, constitute more than 65% of the expenses for a warehouse. It is a best practice …
22 warehouse professionals share the most common mistakes made with warehouse safety (and how to avoid them)
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. warehousing and storage industry employs just under 1.2 million workers as …
23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs
According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent …
5 supply chain management tips for retail for sustained profitability
Today, anyone can start a retail business with a couple of clicks on a laptop from a café. Companies with …
5 types of mobile robots that are changing the face of warehousing
The adoption of robots in warehousing, once considered a pipe dream, has become mainstream. According to market intelligence firm Tractica, …
22 warehouse pros share the biggest mistakes made with inventory management (and how to avoid them)
Managing warehouse inventory, on its face, seems a simple concept: Keep enough stock on hand to fulfill orders, but not …
Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)
Third-party logistics companies (3PLs) and providers specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is …
22 HR & management professionals share the most effective ways for managers to retain their best warehouse workers
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the warehousing and storage industry grew from 1,133,900 to 1,194,400 …