Many firms are surprised to discover just how much of software implementation work is not included in the implementation scope from their software vendor. 

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.

From grand-scale, end-to-end supply-chain inspections to the examination of discrete warehouses tasks, audits can provide vital data for achieving multiple objectives.

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.