If any technology is making up for the labor shortage and boosting productivity in the warehouse, it's robotics, says Jake Heldenberg, head of solution design, warehousing, North America, for Vanderlande.
Challenge: A fast-growing D2C medical apparel company experienced significant growth in ecommerce order volume as well as dramatic spikes due to promotional activity.
As demand grows rapidly, many packaging distributors rely on disparate technology systems and manual processes that are draining resources and decreasing productivity.
If any aspect of supply chain is innovative and ever-changing, it's warehousing. Kaitlin Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics, discusses exciting trends in the industry.
Shari Christofferson, president of Connect, talks about the importance of having a connected network in warehousing and distribution, and the cost of failing to maintain one.
Seth Patin, chief executive officer and founder of LogistiVIEW, describes the role that technology is playing in improving the way that warehouses respond to customer demand.
Descartes studied 1,000 supply chain and logistics executives in North America and Europe, to determine where they’re placing their innovation emphasis and technology deployment focus.
The latest news, analysis, services and solutions regarding order fulfillment 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 in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of 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 order fulfillment solutions in the warehouse.
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