Archive for April 2019
Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and Warehouse Management Set to Take Center Stage in Warehouse Automation
The writing is on the wall for traditional, manual-based processes in supply chain management, says Cade Metz of The New York Times. While Amazon leads the way, other companies, including carriers such as FedEx and DHL, are testing and developing robotic-based systems to speed operations. Unfortunately, limitations of robotics continue to exist, and adaptation is…
Read MoreDigital Transformation of Warehousing by Industry: What You Need to Know
The digital transformation of warehousing affects every supply chain. The days of handling processes manually and tracking operations with limited technologies are ending. In addition, the demands of consumers for increased transparency, better accountability, and faster throughput will cause the digital transformation of warehousing to accelerate. Supply chain leaders need to know more about the…
Read MoreFulfillment Center vs. Warehouse: How to Know Which Is Right for You
The world of supply chain processes is evolving. The days of handling all needs in a warehouse are both inefficient and fail to meet customers’ basic expectation for omnichannel service. Supply chain leaders faced with the prospect of evaluating the use of a fulfillment center vs. warehouse need to understand the challenges in making a…
Read MoreQuick Ship Standards: Best Practices to Get Where You Want to Go
Quick ship standards refer to the processes and technologies in use that optimize order fulfillment and exceed customer expectations for fast delivery. In other words, such measures give companies the ability to compete with Amazon, Target, and Walmart. To achieve faster order fulfillment and expedite delivery, shippers need to know challenges, the benefits, and a…
Read MoreVision and Voice in the Warehouse: How Are These Technologies Impacting Warehouse Management?
Vision and voice in the warehouse, i.e., voice-assisted systems and augmented reality, can change how the typical warehouse operates. While voice-assistive technologies have been around for several years, they are still limited in their capacity to help pickers speed their operation. In addition, voice technologies are fickle. Slight changes in tone, attitude, speech rate and…
Read MoreHow to Attract Supply Chain Technology Talent
Attracting supply chain technology talent is a big issue for today’s supply chain leaders. Existing workers are aging out of the workforce, and most millennials, the group that will make up half of the U.S. workforce by 2020, are willing to leave their current job within the next year to make a personal change. The…
Read MoreSupply Chain Analytics Empower Digital Transformation
Digital transformation is inevitable, and digital transformation within the supply chain has the potential to streamline operations, reduce costs, and offer a better work environment for employees. The result is improved customer service, but the real implications of supply chain analytics go much further. The proper use of supply chain analytics is crucial to digital…
Read MoreAutomation in the Warehouse Creates Positive Customer Experiences
The customer experience Is everything to modern supply-chain management and success. Positive customer experiences translate into repeat purchases and positive word-of-mouth advertisements through social media. Unfortunately, retail and supply-chain functions are becoming more automated and less personal. The lack of a human element in many interactions creates significant risk for poor customer experience. However, the…
Read MoreWhat’s Pushing Warehouse Automation Strategies Forward: Technology and People
Warehouse automation is expanding at a phenomenal rate, and the capabilities that are considered best in class in 2017 will start to experience limitations in 2019. Further, the vast growth of e-commerce and demand for better, faster service from customers will force more supply chain leaders to rethink their existing warehouse automation strategies. What’s Holding…
Read MoreRetail Warehouse Automation Is Finally Top-Priority
Omnichannel retail is the new “Gold Standard” for the industry. On the surface, an omnichannel approach gives consumers the ability to blend their online and physical experience into one. For supply chains, the impact of omnichannel is more significant. Supply chain technology requires integration for omnichannel success, and the entire system relies on data. Consumer…
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