MD Logistics, an Indiana based 3PL firm headquartered in Plainfield, announced the addition of a fourth facility, creating up to 50 new Hoosier jobs by the end of 2023. Read the full article…
Perhaps the most common misconception associated with automation in the supply chain is that it is replacing jobs. While this may hold some truth with regards to entry level jobs, companies who implement automation are, in fact, adding numerous new positions throughout the technology, manufacturing and logistics sectors. Read the full article…
It’s no secret that consumer expectations coupled with the rise of e-commerce have caused disruptions throughout the supply chain. Warehouses and distribution centers are no exception. Read the full article…
In the rapid digital advancement of the global economy, a time for change has finally come for the operating models of shipping and logistics providers. Read the full article…
As we start another year, we look back on the amazing year 2018 was, and forward in excited anticipation for what challenges and opportunities 2019 will bring our way. Read the full article…
The economy is humming all cylinders, employers say they can’t find employees with the right skills, yet graduate students report a tough job market. Are advanced degrees taking students backwards in employment? Read the full article…
Holiday shopping has begun. For retailers, that means increased demand, extremely high customer expectations, and limited time for execution and fulfillment. Read the full article…
Few industries or business functions are experiencing as much disruption as logistics, supply chain and transportation. Whether your products rely on ground, rail or sea to reach end-customers, today’s levels of disruption are unprecedented. Industry providers and those managing their own transport needs now must rethink everything from warehouse locations to logistics technologies to fleet and carrier strategies. Read the full article…
As a third party logistics provider, operating within the Retail and Consumer Goods and Life Science and Pharmaceuticals industries, we saw the importance of being able to offer our customers solutions that allowed their products to get to the consumer as fast as possible. This drove our warehouse expansion strategy to have both a Midwest and West Coast presence within the life science and pharmaceutical industry. Read the full article…
These robotic devices – often known as automated storage and retrieval systems, or AS/RS – are streamlining operations across many different industries. Cold chain storage probably isn’t the first industry that comes to mind when thinking of advanced robotics or industrial automation. With such stringent requirements surrounding temperature control and the quality of cold products, consistent human interaction was always a necessity. With next-gen technology on the rise, the entire industry will see several key improvements. Read the full article…
