Challenge: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, a U.S. restaurant chain faced unprecedented factors and unknowns, creating product volatility within its supply chain.
The growing demand for fast supply-chain processes has reached yet another niche market: the unloading of boxes from pallets, or a so-called depalletization.
Automation has come to the warehouse in a big way, especially in the area of artificial intelligence. Mark Messina, chief operating officer with Geek+, assesses the progress of technology, and offers a long-term view of the fate of human workers.
Yale Materials Handling Corporation recently announced a new addition to its high-capacity range of lift trucks, specifically designed to maximize maneuverability in dense storage configurations.
The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding warehousing and distribution systems and their impact on global supply chains. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in warehouse management systems (WMS), automation, robotics, RFID and order fulfillment are transforming the way companies do business — and allowing them to stay ahead of the competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of warehousing and distribution services.
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