"Flexibility" can be a vague term when it comes to logistics and distribution operations, explains Andy Williams, executive vice president of sales for North America with Exotec.
Today's highly complex supply chain has to contend with a lack of skilled labor, says Dirk Hejnal, CEO of Körber Supply Chain. That necessitates investment in automation technology.
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.
As the warehousing sector looks to evolve and keep up with rising consumer demand, significant investments are needed in transformative warehouse robotics.
Challenge: A fast-growing D2C medical apparel company experienced significant growth in ecommerce order volume as well as dramatic spikes due to promotional activity.
Because the labor shortage is expected to continue, warehouse operators must consider investment in robotics, says Stanislas Normand, managing director of Exotec.
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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