Warehouse Management Systems

Why build-to-order warehouses demand smarter WMS solutions

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 · Sreekumar Somasundaram Implementing a warehouse management system in build-to-order environments requires advanced capabilities and customization to handle complex, variable operations that standard systems often cannot support.

Scaling fast-food warehouse operations in a best-case scenario

Monday, May 27, 2024 · Brian Straight When a fast-food restaurant wanted to consolidate and streamline its warehouse operations, it turned to a combination of technologies and customer support to make it a reality.

Frontiers in warehouse automation

Sunday, May 19, 2024 · Miguel Rodriguez Garcia and Erez Agmoni Automation is transforming the warehouse industry as companies pursue improvements in supply chain efficiency and productivity

Warehouse Workers Embracing Gamification

Friday, February 16, 2024 · Amy Wunderlin Gamification is helping warehouse operators maintain an engaged and healthy workforce.

The Science Behind Warehouse Placement

Thursday, January 25, 2024 · Brian Straight Where to place a warehouse is the key to meeting customer expectations, but there is a science to ensuring that location balances those expectations with performance and cost.

The latest trends in third-party logistics providers

Monday, April 3, 2023 · SCMR Staff New Armstrong report analyzes the more than 8,400 3PL customer relationships in 44 countries.

Softeon acquires warehouse technology firm GetUsROI

Friday, March 3, 2023 · SCMR Staff The move adds to the software supplier’s lineup advanced integration and deployment tools for use across many modes of distribution automation.

Softeon names Jim Hoefflin as CEO

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 · SCMR Staff As a proven technology executive, Hoefflin looks to accelerate company growth.

ShipHero adds AMRs to two fulfillment centers

Tuesday, October 4, 2022 · SCMR Staff In addition, the AI-driven solution from inVia Robotics will digitize and automated e-commerce logistics services at the facilities.

AutoScheduler.AI names Keith Moore CEO

Friday, August 5, 2022 · SCMR Staff Founder Tom Moore joins the company’s Board.

KPI Integrated Solutions acquires Commonwealth Supply Chain Advisors

Thursday, July 21, 2022 · SCMR Staff The acquisition further strengthens KPI’s capacity and expertise to provide data-driven network and warehouse designs.

Is there a unicorn in your warehouse?

Thursday, July 14, 2022 · Sridhar Raman There are many steps that can be taken to ensure improved efficiencies operationally and system wise with a warehouse management system implementation. Consider this your guide to success.

Reskilling: Tapping the talent pool

Saturday, October 3, 2020 · SCMR Staff COVID-19 has resulted in massive unemployment. It may be an opportunity for warehouse operators

Warehouse Execution Software 2.0

Tuesday, February 18, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock The first generation of warehouse execution systems (WES) brought a new level of orchestration to automated warehouses. The next generation promises to bring a new level of optimization and productivity to the conventional warehouse. Get ready for WES 2.0.

What I’m watching for 2020

Wednesday, January 1, 2020 · Bob Trebilcock Technology continues to be the driving force, but it's evolving