All those warehouses that have survived up to now on old-school manual processes? They're not working anymore.

The pressure on supply chains shows little sign of letting up, and choosing the right mobile device can help ensure the survivability of a business and provide the visibility it needs to stay on top of the game.

Jim Brochu, general manager of supply chain with Pivotree, details the benefits of the company's new warehouse management system.

With a policy of keeping large amounts of inventory on hands, Parts Town was ready for any supply disruption. But it was also aided by having previously installed a goods-to-person system in the warehouse.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are game-changing technologies for many industries — especially supply chain and logistics.

A well-orchestrated, automated warehouse requires a smart fulfillment software platform that can tie together all the data-management systems that go into warehouse operations, says Akash Gupta, chief technology officer and co-founder of one-stop warehouse automation provider Grey Orange.

The definition of a warehouse is evolving rapidly, and automation must keep pace with the change, says Jayesh Mehta, industry group manager with MHI.