It’s time to reassess just-in-time inventory management.

RWI Logistics is a third-party logistics provider that is part of the Castellini group of companies, one of the largest distributors of fresh fruit and vegetables, fresh-cut produce and floral products in the country.

Vision capabilities provide warehousing workers and operations with simplicity, efficiency, and accuracy in generating, communicating and performing tasks that systems based on voice, radio frequency and paper can’t.

Will it be all virtual reality and robots or perhaps something a little more pragmatic? You might have seen the speculative and imaginary video of pickers with augmented reality glasses viewing all kinds of images superimposed over the actual warehouse

Todd Ferguson, business advisor at Oliver Wight Americas, explains the concept of integrated tactical planning, and how it can put a stop to the need for “firefighting,” and help executives focus on long-term strategizing.

As more supply chains are increasingly driven by technology, many organizations are investigating the benefits of an automated warehouse. 

In pursuit of agility and resilience amidst endless changes to the plan? Is your company’s approach to being responsive mostly an energy-draining daily firefight? The solution may lie in understanding the root-causes of these constant changes, and strengthening your mid-term planning process and solutions.

Omnichannel excellence is essential for CPG companies to meet the ever-evolving expectations and buying habits of today’s digital savvy consumers. 

Chris Kulp, managing director and leader of the Procurement and Sourcing Group of Alvarez & Marsal, lays out the continuing challenges that supply chains are facing today — and what they can expect to be grappling with in the months to come.