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09
Dec
2021
Driverless Delivery Trucks Coming to a Road Near You
Posted On December 9, 2021  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

On a seven-mile stretch of Arkansas roads this fall, retail giant and tech innovator Walmart began testing a new type of delivery truck: autonomous vehicles running a loop route that requires the truck to navigate intersections, obey traffic lights and merge on dense roadways. Notably missing? […]

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15
Jul
2019
Blurring the Retail Line
Posted On July 15, 2019  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has No Comment

om·ni·chan·neladjective Definition: denoting or relating to a type of retail that integrates the different methods of shopping available to consumers (e.g., online, in a physical store, or by phone) See also: the biggest challenge in e-commerce and retail today By all counts, conquering the challenges of […]

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07
Jun
2019
Transforming a Dying Mall into an Amazon Distribution Center
Posted On June 7, 2019  By Jennifer LeFurgy, Ph.D.  And has 1 Comment

Successfully converting a dying mall to another use requires a simple leap of faith…along with good instincts, perfect timing and the right location. In other words, it is no easy feat. Chris Semarjian, owner of Industrial Commercial Properties LLC (ICP) and an experienced redeveloper of underutilized […]

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28
Mar
2019
New Approaches to Omnichannel Distribution
Posted On March 28, 2019  By Brielle Scott  And has No Comment

The traditional distribution model has evolved quickly, with growing demand for two-day and same-day shipping and a seamless shopping experience for customers. At I.CON West, June 6-7, 2019, in Long Beach, California, experts will share the key characteristics of effective omnichannel distribution networks, how to meet […]

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10
Jul
2017
Robots Take Over the Warehouse
Posted On July 10, 2017  By Kathryn Hamilton, CAE  And has 1 Comment

Amazon’s announcement of its first mega-warehouse in New York first spurred excitement about new jobs for the Staten Island facility, quickly followed by buzz that Amazon plans to deploy robots and drones at the warehouse to reduce labor costs. This should be no surprise, as logistics […]

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