Gina Chung, vice president corporate development with Locus Robotics, traces the progress of artificial intelligence in the warehouse, and the ever-broadening scope of functions that it's driving today.
Inventory distortion isn't just a problem for supply chain teams; it results in missed sales, dissatisfied customers, excess wastage and capital tied up in stocks.
Artificial intelligence can aid in the primary goal of warehouse management: to get the right inventory as close to the end-consumer as possible, says Corey Calla, president and CEO of SencorpWhite.
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.
Warehouse orchestration is the answer for facilities looking to integrate and efficiently manage a multitude of discrete systems, says Keith Moore, chief executive officer of Autoscheduler.ai.
LiDAR, a remote-sensing method using pulsed lasers to measure range, is proving to be of high value in supply chain automation, says Peipei Zhao, president of North America with Robosense.
Automation has been touted as the key to ramping up warehouse efficiency in the face of a shortfall of labor. But it comes with its own set of problems.
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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