Tag: warehousing

June 19, 2024

Four years after the pandemic roiled the retail industry and disrupted supply chains in previously unimaginable ways, retailers across the country are still recovering. Wild swings in consumer demand have made it difficult to determine appropriate inventories, and the costs […]

February 9, 2024

The supply chain and workforce that make up the sector are constantly evolving. Labor shortages in transportation and warehousing are quick to make headlines, but job opportunities across the supply chain continue to go unfilled despite promising pay and benefits. […]

August 12, 2022

Approximately 47 million Americans quit their jobs last year, resulting in a severe staffing shortage for businesses across industries. The latest data shows that there are 11.4 million job openings in the U.S.— but only six million unemployed workers. At […]

July 21, 2022

As wholesalers navigate the ongoing labor shortages, desperately trying to ensure their warehouses are fully stocked with knowledgeable employees, companies also need to train their staff to prevent workplace injuries. According to Travelers’ 2022 Injury Impact Report, 35 percent of […]

July 22, 2021

JLL’s new research, The Future of Global Logistics Real Estate, predicts that demand for logistics space (warehousing and distribution facilities) will continue to intensify over the next three years, even when compared with recent elevated levels. To sustain this growth, […]

July 20, 2018

As the economy picks up, retail sales grow, and more customers require fast home delivery, warehouses face more demand. The rise of e-commerce and faster delivery times are pressuring logistics companies to get orders out the door as quickly as […]