Enterprise IT is on the cusp of a transformation the likes of which we haven’t seen since the transition to Software-as-a-Service (SaaS). In fact, I’d argue this transition — to what is increasingly being dubbed “Service-as-Software” — has more profound implications for industries and workforces than anything that’s come before. Service-as-Software is ushering in the […]

The average cost of a Warehouse Management System (WMS) install continues to rise each year, with implementations often reaching millions of dollars today. But here’s the good news: this doesn’t have to be the reality for your warehouse operations. When searching for a new WMS, the first step is to gain a full understanding of […]

At this time last year, economists and business leaders were cautiously optimistic about 2024, hoping the economy could stage a ‘soft landing’ — cooling off from a period of surging inflation and rising interest rates without tipping into a recession. While many remain cautiously optimistic, there’s a growing sense of relief that the economy sidestepped […]

At the airport for an early flight, returning home after a speaking engagement, I was having a moment, feeling “tweepy” (my new word for tiredness that makes me weepy) as I stood in line to order breakfast. The trip had been a busy several days on top of a difficult year. The woman taking my […]

With the chaos of the 2024 holiday season descending, the National Retail Federation predicts U.S. ecommerce spending in November and December will increase 8%-9% over 2023, translating to $295.1-$297.9 billion in sales. In addition, the holiday shopping period between Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is 26 days—five days shorter than in 2023—potentially creating additional headaches […]

Over the last two decades, there has been a significant focus on increasing the speed of supply chain planning solutions. Technology advancements in hardware, cloud, and in-memory computing fueled this increase, followed by the boost from automation, machine learning, and AI. Additionally, software vendors continuously invest in tuning the performance of their algorithms and models. […]

The logistics landscape is constantly changing, and the debate between flexible and fixed warehouse automation is heating up. With the rise of e-commerce, omni-channel retail, and unpredictable consumer behavior, businesses face a pivotal choice: stick with rigid, fixed automation systems, or embrace the dynamic adaptability of flexible automation solutions, which can include autonomous mobile robots […]