Retailers are launching new programs and collaborative efforts to improve customer experience in last-mile delivery.

Technology may be helping companies work faster and with fewer resources, but the modern-day distribution center is still some way from achieving optimum productivity.

The potential downside of automation in the warehouse isn’t just about the number of human jobs that it’s poised to erase.

In recent years, supply chain has become a hotbed of innovation and a darling of venture investors. A series of new technologies has matured and brought new life to this historically rather stodgy space.

Automation is generally seen as the enemy of human workers. But can it also be used to avoid layoffs?

Robots won't necessarily eliminate the role of humans in the distribution center. Chris Lingamfelter, vice president sales with 6 River Systems, tells how both can thrive in a collaborative environment.

These are the financial and operational forces driving the adoption and evolution of robotic technology.