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An illustration of how Chuck supports micro-zones

How 6 River Systems is Solving the Challenges of Traditional Zoning Methods

Engineering, Picking, Uncategorized, Warehouse Efficiency, Warehouse Operations January 21st, 2021

Ask any pick-and-pack warehouse operator: there are pros and cons for each of the picking methodologies they choose for their …

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Automation at NFI

This 6RS Customer Was Recognized for Innovation and Leadership in Fulfillment

6RS Voices, Warehouse Automation January 15th, 2021

Among the 10 companies honored in 2020 for utilizing technologies that will shape tomorrow’s supply chains, NextGen has recognized 6 …

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Directed Picking

What are the advantages of system-directed robots vs swarming robots?

Engineering, Picking, Warehouse Efficiency January 12th, 2021

A question that often arises when teams research warehouse robots is understanding the differences between system-directed and swarm robots. Both …

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6 financial reasons to switch to automated piece picking

6 financial reasons to switch to automated piece picking

Warehouse Automation December 3rd, 2020

The e-commerce boom has increased the load on warehouses and distribution centers. To accommodate the surge in demand, distribution centers …

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7 innovative warehouse technologies to scale business

7 innovative warehouse technologies to scale business

Warehouse Efficiency December 1st, 2020

Warehouse automation is reaching the tipping point, accelerated in part due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. The shift of commerce …

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21 logistics experts share the most important ingredients in developing an effective logistics strategy

21 logistics experts share the most important ingredients in developing an effective logistics strategy

Warehouse Operations November 25th, 2020

There are several elements in an effective logistics strategy, with the ultimate goal of identifying the most cost-effective service levels …

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Google Cloud Functions Respond to Events

The 5 Ws of Working with Google Cloud Functions

Engineering November 23rd, 2020

Continuing our new Engineering blog series, perception engineer Kayla Comalli will illuminate Google Cloud Functions (GCFs). A fairly recent addition …

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A visualization of Big Data

Data Driven Robotics: Leveraging Google Cloud Platform and Big Data to Improve Robot Behaviors

Engineering October 28th, 2020

In order to digest the multitude of data transmitted from robots at each of our customer sites, engineering teams at …

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6 ways to motivate and retain warehouse employees

6 ways to motivate and retain warehouse employees

Warehouse Management October 21st, 2020

In this COVID era, warehouses are among the rare businesses that experienced an increase in demand for employees, making it …

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Ultimate guide to warehouse logistics: Enhance organization, movement, and management

Ultimate guide to warehouse logistics: Enhance organization, movement, and management

Warehouse Operations October 19th, 2020

Warehouse logistics is the heart of any supply chain operation, assimilating and dispatching goods to ensure availability and timely delivery. …

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4 features to look for when buying a quality warehouse order picking cart

4 features to look for when buying a quality warehouse order picking cart

Warehouse Operations October 16th, 2020

Order picking is the most resource-intensive operation of a warehouse or fulfillment center. More than 55% of the operating cost …

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6 best practices for upgrading your warehouse racking system

6 best practices for upgrading your warehouse racking system

Warehouse Operations October 15th, 2020

With the burgeoning e-commerce industry, where virtually everything is available for purchase online, warehouses and distribution centers are handling an …

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How to optimize your warehouse to increase production

Warehouse layout optimization tips to increase production

Warehouse Efficiency October 15th, 2020

Labor costs, on an average, constitute more than 65% of the expenses for a warehouse. It is a best practice …

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22 warehouse professionals share the most common mistakes made with warehouse safety (and how to avoid them)

22 warehouse professionals share the most common mistakes made with warehouse safety (and how to avoid them)

Warehouse Operations October 13th, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. warehousing and storage industry employs just under 1.2 million workers as …

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23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

23 logistics professionals share the #1 way to reduce logistics costs

Warehouse Efficiency October 12th, 2020

According to the 30th Annual State of Logistics Report by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP), companies spent …

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5 supply chain management tips for retail for sustained profitability

5 supply chain management tips for retail for sustained profitability

eCommerce, Retail, Warehouse Management August 19th, 2020

Today, anyone can start a retail business with a couple of clicks on a laptop from a café. Companies with …

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5 types of mobile robots that are changing the face of warehousing: collaborative mobile robots

5 types of mobile robots that are changing the face of warehousing

Warehouse Automation August 18th, 2020

The adoption of robots in warehousing, once considered a pipe dream, has become mainstream. According to market intelligence firm Tractica, …

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22 warehouse pros share the biggest mistakes made with inventory management (and how to avoid them)

22 warehouse pros share the biggest mistakes made with inventory management (and how to avoid them)

Warehouse Management July 30th, 2020

Managing warehouse inventory, on its face, seems a simple concept: Keep enough stock on hand to fulfill orders, but not …

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Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

Top 25 3PL warehousing companies in 2020 (by revenue)

Warehouse Operations July 29th, 2020

Third-party logistics companies (3PLs) and providers specialize in distribution, warehousing and fulfillment services. The core competency of these companies is …

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HR & management professionals share the most effective ways for managers to retain their best warehouse workers

22 HR & management professionals share the most effective ways for managers to retain their best warehouse workers

Warehouse Management July 22nd, 2020

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment in the warehousing and storage industry grew from 1,133,900 to 1,194,400 …

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The Business Case For Autonomous Mobile Robotics

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Addressing the Labor Shortage

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Protecting Your Operation’s Most Valuable Asset

From the beginning, we have focused on empowering associates with the right tools to get the job done. Through the COVID-19 crisis, that focus is fueling our efforts to provide tools, methodologies, and recommendations to keep front-line workers in the warehouse safe while they keep our supply chains moving.

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