The market is growing for industrialized greenhouses capable of providing fresh produce consistently amid climate change as well as shortages of workers.
Supply chain leaders are expected to increase investment in technologies over the next two years, but they must prioritize what they want to implement, says Carly West, senior director analyst at Gartner.
As the largest retailer in China, JD.COM serves 99% of the country, providing unparalleled same-day and next-day delivery. With approximately 600 million active customers, JD.COM faces costly, inefficient, and labor-intensive operations, compounded by high turnover rates. To address these pain points, JD.COM partnered with ForwardX Robotics.
Discover how alphabroder, a leader in the apparel and promotional product distribution, overcame labor challenges and enhanced employee well-being through innovative automation solutions.
Organizations are struggling to secure the labor, knowledge workers and leaders they need to thrive — and logistics and supply chain-focused businesses have been hit particularly hard.
The rate of expansion in warehouse automation technology presents ample opportunities as well as new challenges. For stakeholders, that translates into a massive landscape of choice.
Regardless of the size or age of a warehouse, person-to-goods (P2G) robotics is better for warehouse functionality than goods-to-person (G2P), says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.
The latest news, analysis, trends and tools for automation and robotics for warehousing and distribution. 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 that use cameras, radios, sensors and digital maps to find and sort merchandise are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — 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 automation and robotics in the warehouse.
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