Chewy Expands Automation to Address Supply Chain Challenges

Chewy Expands Automation to Address Supply Chain Challenges

Chewy is aggressively pursuing an automated warehousing strategy, planning to open three automated fulfillment centers in the next 14 months to address supply chain challenges like labor shortages, transportation pressures, and inflation. Through automation upgrades and customized packaging innovations, Chewy aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and provide superior service to its over 19 million active customers, solidifying its leading position in the pet e-commerce market. The company is focused on streamlining its processes to better serve its growing customer base.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Chewy Boosts Automation Amid Rising Ecommerce Demand

Chewy Boosts Automation Amid Rising Ecommerce Demand

Pet e-commerce company Chewy is accelerating the automation upgrade of its logistics network. By building new warehouses and renovating existing facilities, the company aims to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and optimize the customer experience. This move comes at a time of surging e-commerce demand, reflecting retailers' emphasis on efficient logistics systems to cope with market competition and achieve sustainable growth. Chewy's investment highlights the increasing importance of automation in modern supply chains for maintaining competitiveness and meeting evolving customer expectations.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Amazon Sellers Face Longterm Storage Fee Challenges

Amazon Sellers Face Longterm Storage Fee Challenges

This article provides an in-depth analysis of Amazon FBA inventory storage duration and the standards for Long-Term Storage Fees (LTSF), highlighting the high cost risks associated with aged inventory. It details the automatic removal policy, LTSF calculation methods, and proposes strategies such as optimizing inventory turnover and promotional clearance sales. The aim is to help sellers effectively manage FBA inventory and reduce operating costs by avoiding LTSF and improving inventory health. Proper planning and execution are crucial for mitigating these fees.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Ecang ERP Boosts Amazon Sellers Revenue Amid Market Shifts

Ecang ERP Boosts Amazon Sellers Revenue Amid Market Shifts

The Amazon marketplace is rapidly evolving into a mature business infrastructure, demanding enterprise-level operational capabilities. E-Cang ERP, with its robust features and comprehensive solutions, serves as a growth engine for million-dollar sellers. It empowers sellers to optimize operational processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, enabling them to stand out in the fierce market competition. By streamlining workflows and providing data-driven insights, E-Cang ERP helps sellers scale their businesses and achieve sustainable growth on the Amazon platform.

01/15/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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US Rail Freight Slump Hides Longterm Growth AAR Report

US Rail Freight Slump Hides Longterm Growth AAR Report

Recent data from the Association of American Railroads (AAR) shows a short-term year-over-year decline in rail freight and intermodal volumes, but cumulative year-to-date figures remain positive. Performance varies across market segments, with significant potential in intermodal transportation. Rail freight faces challenges like truck competition and labor shortages, but also benefits from economic growth and technological innovation. Moving forward, railway companies need to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and expand services, embracing change to achieve sustainable growth.

01/15/2026 Logistics
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Flexport Aims to Modernize US Customs for Faster Trade

Flexport Aims to Modernize US Customs for Faster Trade

Flexport's Tom Gould joins the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Commercial Operations Advisory Committee (COAC) to advance customs modernization and address the disconnect between supply chains and customs operations. He will focus on system upgrades, data interoperability, and data science empowerment to improve clearance efficiency, reduce costs for businesses, and simplify global trade. This initiative aims to streamline processes, enhance communication, and leverage technology to create a more efficient and responsive customs environment, ultimately benefiting businesses involved in international commerce.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Warehouses Adopt Tech to Enhance Efficiency Customer Service

Warehouses Adopt Tech to Enhance Efficiency Customer Service

Optimizing distribution centers is crucial to meet consumers' high expectations for fast delivery. enVista's ebook, 'The Eight Elements of a Successful Distribution Center Optimization Strategy,' offers a comprehensive guide covering key aspects such as operational assessment, facility design, inventory management, and direct-to-consumer strategies. By optimizing these elements, businesses can improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance customer experience, ultimately gaining a competitive edge. The ebook provides actionable insights for streamlining processes and maximizing the effectiveness of distribution center operations.

01/19/2026 Warehousing
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Robotics Boost Efficiency in Logistics and Warehousing

Robotics Boost Efficiency in Logistics and Warehousing

This paper delves into the application and development trends of robotics in the logistics industry. It comprehensively analyzes how robots empower companies to improve efficiency and reduce costs, covering the current status of robot applications, technological evolution, and case studies. The importance of robot integration is emphasized, and the successful case of Medline utilizing mobile robots is shared, providing valuable insights for companies embracing the robotics revolution. The study highlights the potential of automation in optimizing warehouse operations and transforming the supply chain.

01/19/2026 Logistics Industry Insights
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Multimodal Voice Picking Boosts Smart Logistics Efficiency

Multimodal Voice Picking Boosts Smart Logistics Efficiency

The next generation of voice picking solutions has evolved into multi-modal solutions, integrating voice, scanning, screen display, and other modes. It can also be integrated with mobile robots to optimize picking routes, reduce operating costs, improve overall logistics efficiency, and enhance the worker experience. This approach leverages different modalities to provide a more flexible and efficient picking process, leading to significant improvements in warehouse operations and employee satisfaction. The integration with mobile robots further streamlines the workflow and minimizes manual effort.

01/19/2026 Logistics
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Shopify Payments Waives Fees to Boost Global Ecommerce Sales

Shopify Payments Waives Fees to Boost Global Ecommerce Sales

Shopify Payments is Shopify's official payment gateway, streamlining payment collection and waiving third-party transaction fees. Chinese merchants typically need to register an overseas company and obtain a local bank account to activate it. This article provides the conventional activation method and introduces a special channel for quick activation by providing domestic information, helping merchants reduce costs and expand into overseas markets. This alternative method offers a faster and potentially more accessible route for Chinese businesses to leverage Shopify Payments.

01/19/2026 International Settlement
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