Labor costs, on an average, constitute more than 65% of the expenses for a warehouse. It is a best practice …
Leading the Industry: 6RS VP Of Product & Analytics, Gillan Hawkes, recognized as a Top Woman in Supply Chain
Increasingly more women are moving into senior leadership roles, and at 6 River Systems (6RS), we have prioritized gender diversity …
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 …
Our Customers on How Automation Accelerates Their Omnichannel Fulfillment Strategies
It’s no secret that the face of retail is changing at an accelerated pace. Online shopping has rapidly evolved from …
Project Verte, Full Circle E-Commerce Solution Provider, Deploys 6 River Systems Solutions in Atlanta Distribution Center
6 River Systems is proud to announce our deployment with Project Verte, a full circle e-commerce solution provider that helps …
6 River Systems Announces Next Wave of Enhancements to Its Wall-to-Wall Fulfillment Solution at FLOW 2020
6 River Systems (6RS), part of Shopify Inc., a leading global commerce company, announced during its second annual user conference, …
FLOW 2020: Which Path Will You Choose?
There are so many sessions planned at FLOW, there’s no way one person can attend them all. That’s why we …
6 River Systems Announces Second Annual User Conference: FLOW 2020
6 River Systems (6RS), part of Shopify Inc., a leading global commerce company, announced the dates for its digital user …
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, …
5 savings drivers your operation could expect after five years with 6 River Systems
After working with a leading ecommerce fulfillment operation, we reviewed the key drivers for savings that led to a 15-month …
6 industry innovators share how CMRs solved challenges in labor, productivity and more
Based on interviews with more than 25 early adopters of collaborative mobile robotic (CMR) solutions, our most recent white paper …
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) specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is logistics, and …
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 …
Comprehensive guide to improving supply chain management
Much like a body part dies off without regular blood supply, the part of the business that is not properly …
6 River Systems Continues 2020 Momentum Led by Award Wins and New Global Deployment Sites
6 River Systems has been working hard to support our customers and ensure their supply chain and fulfillment operations keep …
How to develop a competitive advantage through supply chain planning
According to the market research firm, Gartner, “Supply chain planning (SCP) is the forward-looking process of coordinating assets to optimize …
4 ways to optimize your supply chain to increase quality and reduce risk
Quality issues can arise at any point in the supply chain, and unresolved quality issues can be costly — particularly …