By prioritizing workforce quality and focusing on compliance, businesses can ensure they’re bringing in the best candidates for the job.

The logistics sector is pursuing ESG projects, including reduced emissions and more sustainable packaging. But it doesn’t yet have a great reputation for the way it treats its employees.

The practice of gamification is contributing to a more highly motivated workforce in the warehouse, says Ken Ramoutar, chief marketing officer of Lucas Systems Inc.

In 20 years, the evolution of physical security in the supply chain may be remembered as one of the greatest driving forces of change in the supply chain industry.  

The high cost of labor, among other variables, will not go away, says Mark Richardson, chief executive officer of Ocado Intelligent Automation.

What’s particularly attractive about shopping malls is that they offer the possibility of creating a hybrid facility that combines logistics and fulfillment activities with in-person activities for shoppers.

Perhaps more than any other warehouse systems, sorters are also among the most time-tested and multi-faceted solutions in use today.

The success of automating at large scale in big warehouses relies on companies being willing and able to rethink their entire supply chains, says Jonas Swarttouw, vice president customer and business development for North America at NewCold.

Prozo will invest over Rs 50 crore ($6.11 million) annually over the next three years to expand its warehousing presence in India's Tier-II cities.

The warehouse will see great growth in heterogeneous robot fleets over the next decade, says Dwight Klappich, a vice president and fellow at Gartner. The good news is that medium-sized companies can afford the technology.