A robot is just a collection of metal, plastic and rubber. What matters are the tasks and applications that it's given — and how it works alongside humans, says Guy Courtin, global alliances with 6 River Systems.

Brent Barcey, executive director of global sales with Fanuc, discusses the trends that are driving change in supply-chain management, including the skills gap and efforts to boost warehouse productivity.

David Simchi-Levi, professor of engineering systems at MIT, talks about what’s next for supply chains, as the U.S. looks to reopen businesses after the coronavirus quarantine.

Ted Stank, faculty director of the Global Supply Chain Institute at the University of Tennessee, offers insight into how supply-chain professionals can reduce the risk of crises such as the coronavirus pandemic.

Mark George, North American lead for supply chain and operations strategy with Accenture, lays out seven steps that companies can take to repurpose their supply chains and demonstrate strong corporate values in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

Brett Bartlett, partner with the law firm of Seyfarth Shaw LLP, comments on issues that employers will face as their employees return to work from lockdown during the coronavirus pandemic.

Edwin Bosso, founder and chief executive officer of Myrtle Consulting, discusses the changes that businesses will have to make after the coronavirus pandemic subsides.

PJ Bain, Chief Executive Officer of PrimeRevenue, reveals what insights can be gleaned about the state of global supply chains from a review of thousands of company invoices from around the world.

Voice automation has come a long way, to the point where it's playing a crucial role in helping distribution centers meet demands for shorter order-to-delivery cycles, says Bob Bova, president and CEO of AccuSpeech Mobile.

Kunal Mehta, head of consulting with Blueprint, says 3D printing has an opportunity to prove its value as manufacturers struggle with disruptions in supply chains triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.