DC operators are turning to technologies like AI in their quest to deliver goods faster, better, and cheaper. The fascination with AI technology and the large, expected payoff is driving a great deal of enthusiasm in many companies. But there is a general lack of understanding of how AI-based software can be put into practice to enhance warehouse/distribution center operations. Here’s how to get started…
It’s been 18 months since the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and the world is still trying to adjust to the changes and uncertainties associated with it, even causing a domino effect in some instances. The pandemic halted many supply chains last year, closing factories and stores, and limiting manufacturing and distribution […]
Warehouse technology implementation and integration processes, and the value delivered by the teams that see these projects through, are widely underappreciated. There is no instantaneous transition between concept and succesful go-live. Despite differences in underlying methodologies, successful deployments tend to combine the discipline of thorough planning with the flexibility to accept contingencies that will increase project value and customer satisfaction. The elements to a successful implementation include a structured…
Note: Today’s post is part of our “Editor’s Choice” series where we highlight recent posts published by our sponsors that provide supply chain insights and advice. Today’s article is from Lucas Systems and highlights the ways to reduce warehouse travel. Labor is the single largest operating cost in most DCs and warehouse travel often accounts […]
The global cold chain market is rapidly growing, primarily driven by an evolving shift in consumer habits and the changing perceptions of frozen food. Valued at nearly $210.49 billion in 2020, the cold chain market is expected to reach more than $628 billion in 2028, nearly tripling its growth in less than ten years, according […]
COVID-19 caused a global upheaval in order fulfillment processes throughout 2020. As we enter the second half of 2021, there are abundant signs of improvement and optimization. Meanwhile, caution is prevalent as well. For example, the Delta variant of COVID-19 may cause an increase in infection and disruptions to business in the fall. Scenarios such […]
As an entrepreneur I’ve been reflecting on this a lot: The current milestone in logistics and fulfillment is using emerging technologies to capture and leverage exponentially growing data sets in warehouses and throughout the entire fulfillment network. Data sets have grown quickly in the cloud paradigm – and they exploded in 2020. Perhaps nobody realized how […]
