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After nearly four decades of growth, The Container Store's DC had reached its limits. That's when the retailer installed a high-performance automated fulfillment system that has reshaped its entire operation.

As Microsoft prepares to end support for its Windows Mobile operating system, DCs look to the Android OS for a new generation of rugged handheld devices.

It used to be that voice technology was used mainly for order picking and ran strictly on industrial-grade proprietary devices. Those days are fast disappearing.

The voice system also improved accuracy and efficiency and provided the flexibility to respond to customer demand.

Wine and spirits distributor RNDC found the answer to its space crunch—and throughput woes—in an innovative new DC that features mezzanines and state-of-the-art conveyors.

It's not just for picking anymore. Voice technology has evolved into a performance management and process optimization tool.

We talked to the industry's top voice system providers to see how voice aligns with the new retail distribution realities.

Horizon Beverage's new distribution center is designed to assure the smooth flow of beer, wine, and spirits.

Late last year, The Container Store pulled the plug on its old RF picking system and switched over to voice. The result? A 10-percent productivity gain.