#warehousing

Looks like Oklahoma warehouses are heavily being outsourced. How many of you have been outsourced to a 3PL? Also what location are you from?

Walmart's extensive automation initiative is encountering difficulties with basic warehouse operations. New robots are failing to handle common items like dog food, turkeys, and cardboard boxes. The company is redesigning its packaging to accommodate the machines, which is increasing costs. Additionally, the robots experience frequent technical issues and breakdowns. Despite these challenges, Walmart anticipates eventual cost savings and increased efficiency.

https://nypost.com/2026/10/09/business/walmarts-multibillion-dollar-push-to-replace-workers-with-robots-hits-snags-on-dog-food-cardboard-boxes-report/

Michigan Sugar Company is reducing its Toledo workforce. The company's east Toledo facility will now operate solely as a warehouse. This change follows storm-related structural damage and ongoing operational difficulties. Seven employees were notified of their position eliminations. The company plans to invest in other facilities for production.

Toledo, Ohio

https://www.wtol.com/article/money/business/michigan-sugar-company-announces-layoffs-at-toledo-production-facility/512-6774b555-c255-4370-bfde-da095f1bafb4

Several Walmart receivers reporting that nabisco is going warehouse in some sores as a test , anybody else’s receivers reporting this ?

A significant distribution center is slated for closure, impacting its workforce. This facility was among those intended to remain operational following a nationwide restructuring. The decision marks a shift in the company's operational strategy.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

https://www.bizjournals.com/philadelphia/news/2026/08/05/essendant-closure-layoffs-oaks-warehouse.html

Over 1,100 Amazon employees in Florida will be laid off due to extensive warehouse renovations. The Port St. Lucie and Homestead fulfillment centers are closing for two-year renovation projects. Layoffs at these two facilities are scheduled to occur between July and December. A new Amazon distribution center in Fort Pierce is projected to create over 700 permanent jobs. These closures are part of a larger renovation and expansion effort by the company.

Port St. Lucie, Homestead, Fort Pierce, Florida

https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2026/07/20/amazon-florida-warehouse-layoffs-port-st-lucie-homestead/90984474007/

Is it just my area or does everyone else’s warehouse absolutely su-k? I’m talking multiple mispicks on pretty much every delivery. There’s no telling the lost dollars there.

Honeywell hands warehouse automation reins to AIP

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DXnrqmMgmsF/

I’m hearing that across the US. Many midsized customers will go warehouse in October. What’s the word out there?

Likely rural centers as the goal seems to be picking up B2C packages near big city warehouses and not spread out residential deliveries. However every other package delivery company is after this same easy money. Least work gets more dollars.

I heard from my project manager that rebadging is happening in the data analytics tower where all our BIAR/DSS folks are. I'm not in DSS, so I'm safe from this rebadging. Does anyone have any specifics?

I wonder how long until they WFR me.

Warehouse workers for Southern Glazer in Las Vegas were recently laid off. They claim artificial intelligence robots are replacing their positions. Around 50 of more than 100 warehouse staff were reportedly let go on March 8. The affected workers performed tasks like picking products and building pallets. Southern Glazer has not yet responded to requests for comment.

https://www.8newsnow.com/news/las-vegas-warehouse-workers-claim-ai-replaced-them/amp/

Legacy Supply Chain Services, Inc. is laying off 117 employees across multiple California locations due to weakened freight demand, with cuts finalized by early April 2026. Affected positions include warehouse workers, drivers, and supervisors, with the largest impact in Brea, San Diego, and Fontana.

Macy's Leads Thousands of Supply Chain Job Cuts
The freight market continues to struggle in early 2026. Over 3,100 job cuts have been announced since mid-January across various sectors. Macy's is closing its Owasso, Oklahoma, fulfillment center, affecting 993 employees. Alton Steel and Continental Tire also announced significant layoffs. Weak consumer demand and excess capacity contribute to these widespread reductions.

https://www.freightwaves.com/?p=570118

The freight market continues to struggle in early 2026. Over 3,100 job cuts have been announced since mid-January across various sectors. Macy's is closing its Owasso, Oklahoma, fulfillment center, affecting 993 employees. Alton Steel and Continental Tire also announced significant layoffs. Weak consumer demand and excess capacity contribute to these widespread reductions.

https://www.freightwaves.com/?p=570118

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/nearly-500-workers-across-illinois-to-be-laid-off-warn-act-shows/3881768/

Nearly 500 workers across Illinois face upcoming layoffs. These job cuts were revealed by the Illinois WARN Act spreadsheet. APL Logistics accounts for the largest number, with 230 employees affected. These layoffs stem from warehouse closures in Minooka. Other companies like S&S Activewear and Microplastics Inc. also announced significant job reductions.

Amazon plans to fully "Amazonify" Whole Foods by flooding shelves with cheap, mass-produced junk food like Doritos, Pepsi, and Kraft singles to chase Walmart shoppers and low income customers, while quietly phasing out premium organic lines to cut costs and line their pockets. thousands of long-time store managers and grocery/front end staff will face massive layoffs as robots take over stocking (the same robots they have in warehouses right now) and checkout duties, because this year Amazon is plotting to rebrand select locations as hybrid Amazon Fresh warehouses stocked mostly with private-label basics and call it "Fresh by Whole Foods Market"

Who was laid off today? Which teams? Sales, warehouse closures, or corporate teams? I heard S&T is still afloat.

A major restructure just announced with layoffs attached. Positions cut in warehouse, distribution, and account executives.

Warehouse operations are to be handled by the third party company starting Dec. 7th. Was told that things will continue as usual until Dec. 7th when we are no longer employed by Pepsi. 2 weeks before Christmas. We are being offered/given a severance package. We've been encouraged to apply at the third party company and have been told we'd be given "priority" in the hiring process and wouldn't have to do an interview. We have some guys who have been with Pepsi for 40 years and are being laid off. Location is Everett, WA. The new company will be running things at the new Marysville location starting Dec. 7th.

Lineage, a temperature controlled warehouse REIT listed as LINE, has begun job cuts as demand for cold storage slows. The move follows a comprehensive operations review, with the company saying reductions are needed to protect long term success and adaptability. Specific numbers and roles were not disclosed. Shares fell to about 53.72 dollars, down roughly 3 percent, and well below the 78 dollar IPO price from six months earlier. Softer consumer demand and excess inventories among food makers and retailers are contributing to reduced need for cold storage, which is pressuring the business.

Unsure of the validity of the information. A worker of 7 years reached out to notify today was their last day and they would be turning in company equipment. Noted that the L2s in transportation management warehousing is affected. Intent to hire external L1s for less pay, same job.

As I was about to post, a second reached out stating the same.