Posts by Adam Robinson
How Automation Empowers Retail Warehousing Success
Automation is quickly becoming the newest way to empower supply chain leaders with warehousing success. Automation enables paperless warehouses, and cloud computing spending has seen a remarkable trend upward of 4.5 times the rate of IT spending over the last decade. More importantly, cloud system automation is on track to become the dominant factor in…
Read MoreWarehouse Wearables Coming of Age: What It Means for Your Organization
The use of warehouse wearables has been a topic of discussion by supply chain leaders for the past few years. Wearables include any and all devices workers may use in the course of work. For example, handheld barcode scanners, glasses leveraging augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR), and even biometric sensors are types of…
Read MoreAutomation in the Supply Chain and Its Impact on Scalability
Automation is coming of age in the supply chain. Where supply chain leaders once viewed automation capabilities as science fiction fantasy, automation’s real-world applications are becoming evident. As explained by David Welch of Supply Chain 24/7, part of the reason for interest in automation in the supply chain derives from the continuous threats of Amazon…
Read MoreThe Next-Generation Warehouse Is Built on Data
Today’s supply chains are evolving at a phenomenal rate. The next-generation warehouse will deploy analytics, blockchain, robotics, drones, driverless forklifts, automated storage and retrieval systems, and much more. Each rendition of the next-generation warehouse will build on existing technologies, and these improvements have a common denominator. They all rely on fundamental data principles and the…
Read MoreOmnichannel Requires Fast Warehouse Transformation: Why & How to Do It Right
The growth of omnichannel is subject to hype and fact. Some supply chain leaders and experts argue omnichannel is the improper term to describe the state of warehouse transformation today. Others voice concern over how warehouse transformation could increase costs when not adequately managed. Supply chain leaders need to understand why an omnichannel warehouse requires…
Read MoreE-Commerce and Warehousing: Areas of Focus to Prepare for Fulfillment
As explained by Brian Barry of Multichannel Merchant, shippers tend to focus on short-term needs and ignore the space requirements for efficient fulfillment. When upgrading or building new spaces, the primary areas of focus are often broken into broad categories, such as labor, consumers, and location. However, detail-oriented areas of focus can provide a better…
Read MoreAs Retailers Eye Last-Mile Strategies, They Launch BOPIS to Neutralize Costs
Many retailers have implemented buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) strategies without realizing it. Although the name invokes the fears of coding and advanced systems, it refers to the process of buying a product online and picking it up in the store, i.e., BOPIS. This concept gives supply chains a non-traditional means of fulfilling…
Read MoreWhat Does an Evolved Distribution Center Established for Omnichannel Success Look Like?
Omnichannel success is a broad topic. Success depends on the ability of your organization to fill orders correctly, avoid unnecessary expenses such as excess inventory, meet customer expectations, and much more. It is essential to understand that distribution centers will always play a vital role in omnichannel success. Unfortunately, the distribution center of your father…
Read More[WHITE PAPER] WMS Questions and Answers You Need to Know
Implementing a WMS improves efficiency and productivity as modern systems enable omnichannel and e-commerce fulfillment. The globalization of supply chain networks and increased demand for cloud-based WMS further this trend. While the third-party logistics (3PL) industry will lead the market, changing subscription models will bring WMS to the hands of small and mid-sized businesses. Those…
Read MoreOmnichannel and Customer Expectations: How Retailers Get Positive Ratings
Customer expectations are evolving, and supply chain leaders need to think about the processes of omnichannel and customer expectations and how a customer’s feedback of their experience with your brand is a way to continually improve processes. Even the best processes on the planet will lack value if a customer decides not to return to…
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