Supply Chain and Logistics Blog

There’s a light at the end of peak season 2022: it’s the returns train coming at you full-speed ahead. 

"Innovation" is something we each have to define for ourselves. Some people see innovation as a simple new edit...

Looking for new warehousing and distribution space? It might seem like you’re out of luck.

The traditionally...

While eCommerce promises growth for Peak 2022, it won't come without significant issues. Rising prices are...

Automation is becoming increasingly prevalent across the supply chain. Amid labor shortages, the return of...

In honor of Military Appreciation Month, we at Kenco are highlighting our veterans’ contributions and putting a...

Shortages are touching nearly every corner of the supply chain in 2022, and material handling equipment is no...

In today’s supply chain, businesses are looking for ways to improve profitability while maintaining fruitful...

Inventory management in 2022 is a tale of feast or famine, the haves and have-nots.

On one hand, we’re seeing...

Big and bulky inventory is weighing down today’s supply chain. Booming eCommerce sales, a hot U.S. housing...

Today’s strained state of freight in the supply chain, marked by high demand and tight capacity, has left more...

The eCommerce supply chain is increasingly introducing automation. There are several ways automation adds...

The supply chain is far from a static model. It is constantly evolving and innovating to meet the challenges of...

Today’s volatile marketplace has altered the way we value and justify automation investments in the eCommerce...

It’s no secret that the U.S. is facing a labor crisis across industries, and the supply chain is all but immune....

Navigating the tricky world of carriers and carrier contracts is a beast in and of itself — never mind in 2021...

2021 was a year of tremendous growth at Kenco. We consistently push for innovation and constant improvement to...

It’s the golden age of eCommerce and fast-and-free shipping. As both demand and customer expectations rise,...

Warehouse safety is often defined by the absence of something (like injuries), but its focus is beginning to...

With what is sure to be another high-volume holiday season quickly approaching, businesses are doing everything...

There are a number of labor challenges that supply chain employers are facing as we enter this year’s peak...

Since the onset of the pandemic, parcel carriers have reported that they’re operating at peak levels year-round....

Warehouse space is in short supply. The global pandemic spurred an eCommerce boom and a shift in inventory...

The supply chain is teeming with exciting new technological advancements, from autonomous robots and drones, to...

Predictive analytics are no longer just a nice bonus feature for logistics networks—they’re a necessity for...

Industries across the U.S. are experiencing steep labor shortages as the nation comes into what we hope to be a...

Warehouse safety has always been top of mind for facility managers, especially as organizations began reassessing...

Change Has Been, and Will Be, Constant

Homes have become the new frontline for many of the activities that used to...

Mounting disruptions over the past 12+ months have shown both shippers and consumers how a seemingly distant,...

The Supply Chain is Permanently Transformed

With promising glimmers of light visible in the distance after what’s been an anything-but-normal 12-month ride...

With eCommerce’s biggest peak growing smaller in shippers’ rearview mirrors and the world still largely operating...

This year’s peak season exhausted supply chain infrastructure, technology, customer support, and its workforce...

Not long ago, manufacturers were primarily tasked with shipping cases or pallets to a distributor or retailer,...

Labor continues to rank as a top priority for warehouse managers working tirelessly to keep up with skyrocketing...

Few industries have grown as rapidly as eCommerce, and the business model continues to evolve. The change has been...

3PLs Can Help Customers Locate the Warehouse Space Their Businesses Need

1950 was a significant year in our nation's history. NATO was created. The comic strip Peanuts by Charles M....

What can be said about Peak 2020 other than the real test (peak season) is yet to come? Extensive modeling or the...

Across the United States, there are more than 30 million small businesses. While each is unique in terms of...

The novelty of ordering a product online and receiving it on your doorstep in one to two days has become routine....

With the first half of 2020 (somehow) coming to a close, our industry continues to search for solutions and best...

Now more than ever, relationships matter as we all work together to maintain supply chain and business continuity...

Omnichannel companies and their e-commerce fulfillment operations continue to be tested by consumers’ overwhelming...

Supply-chain disruption from the pandemic has created new challenges for shippers, requiring an all-hands-on-deck...

E-commerce continues to dominate conversations, business strategies, and consumer preferences. In an...

In 2017, the electronic “cryptocurrency” Bitcoin exploded onto the financial scene as professional investors and...

Safety is not just a poster or a slogan – it is a culture that must be built and maintained. The keys to creating...

The boom in global e-commerce continues to change how shipping and logistics companies approach distribution and...

Now that the holiday season is in our rearview mirror, and everyone’s New Year’s resolutions are well underway,...

As Super Bowl LV draws near, most of the country has their calendars marked with virtual party plans for the...

Virtual reality is often a topic associated with science fiction, video gaming, and ultra-realistic amusement park...

Returns are now part of the holiday gift giving season. According to the National Retail Federation, up to 55...

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – for most. The buzz of the holiday season tends to bring out the best in...

In 2017, the electronic “cryptocurrency” Bitcoin exploded upon the financial scene as naïve professional investors...

Not long ago, manufacturers were primarily tasked with shipping cases or pallets to a distributor or retailer,...

Consumers have become accustomed to ordering nearly any product or service online, and the growth of e-commerce...

With all organizations being bombarded with information, it is essential to strategically evaluate data. In order...

Today, consumers expect fast delivery with visibility into their order along the way. Large players, like Amazon,...

With all industries focused on the bottom line, cost saving is a hot topic for most organizations. In the past...

As supply chains have become increasingly complex and technology advances, there is more data available than ever...

For supply chain leaders, Amazon has created the standard for two-day shipping, putting pressure on the rest of...

It's easy enough to shrug off: what could a little extra cardboard, some packing peanuts or excess shrink wrap...

Nothing breeds skepticism in business tools quite as quickly as a tightly-managed budget. Whether management teams...

When your company needs a service, financial concerns are typically viewed through the lens of a budget: you have...

Whether you are publicly traded or privately held, every business is about obtaining results. If you do not know...

If you could tell a warehouse manager back in 1980 that someday robots would be working alongside humans in the...

As supply chains have gotten more high-tech, the most important link—the warehouse—has had to put on speed to keep...

Your warehouse is the beating heart of your market presence—when it is set up properly, it supports your...

The dissatisfaction of a 3PL's performance over time can be a result in lost expectations. If the initial RFP did...

The source of the labor shortage in the logistics industry is an extremely complex issue. Dissatisfaction with...

Improving warehouse operations is a complex undertaking involving the blend of physical space, equipment,...

In a competitive market, the push to innovate and improve can feel less like a carefully-structured plan and more...

In 2017, Kenco’s State of 3PL Innovation Survey asked supply chain leaders their thoughts on innovation - one year...

Much like residential real estate, the industrial real estate market is booming and changing rapidly. Economic...

Finding the right warehouse is arguably one of the most important decisions your company will make. It has the...

Like self-driving cars and fully automated homes, the potential of the blockchain is exciting—but implementation...

Corporate NDAs, contracts, industry insiders—for as long as business has been around, there's been a certain...

There is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution for business. Regardless of industry, audience, location,...

Look into any dispute between supply chain nodes, whether it's an incorrect manifest or a more litigious issue,...

Qualified candidates are, to an industry, the most valuable resource a company has for spurring growth. Without...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate has dropped 5.8% in the past eight years,...

Distribution and logistics are critical components of ensuring that your company’s products get where they need to...

Kenco has partnered with the Warehousing Education and Research Council (WERC) to present you with key metrics and...

Your contract is the foundation of your partnership when you work with a service provider, and for that reason, it...

As companies change and grow, the infrastructure that supports them needs to follow suit. That means adding...

No matter how innovative your product may be, it's no longer enough to offer a high-quality product at a...

Introducing a warehouse management system, or WMS, is a natural result of business growth—in fact, you might even...

You put a lot of thought into the goods and services that drive your business. You've likely done intensive...

No matter how advanced the technology behind business becomes, there will always be a place for "gut...

The right warehouse for your company is similar to a tailored suit: it should make your company look in control...

Supply chain management is the key to success in every business- retail, service, and manufacturing. Anyone...

Over ten years ago, Kiva Systems forever changed the warehouse landscape by introducing their flagship product,...

Every industry is unique, with its own rites, rituals, and news to know and track. That's why each industry has...

When your company uses an outside service provider like a 3PL, it takes certain concerns off of your plate -...