What's really happening with artificial intelligence in transportation, warehousing and logistics? Jim Lee, principal with the ZS consultancy, helps us to separate hype from reality.

A typical unplanned stoppage can cost between $12,000 and $24,000 when accounting for labor stand-down, recovery time and lost throughput.

Mark Schuchter, director with United States Cold Storage, describes how his company works with Westfalia Technologies to ensure the quality of chilled and frozen goods.

Matt Kelly, vice president of business development with Packsize, talks about the key considerations for companies looking to integrate automated packaging processes into brownfield facilities.

Alex Allen-Tunsil, chief revenue officer with Slip Robotics, talks about how the loading dock has become one of the biggest technological pain points in modern warehouses.

Good data and AI go hand-in-hand, says Dan Keto, president and chief technology officer with Easy Metrics, Inc., but companies must ensure that data isn't trapped in functional silos.

Dean Starovasnik, senior account executive with Daifuku, tells us what companies need to do to succeed on their automation journey, no matter what stage they're in.

David Clear, vice president commercial sales with Symbotic, answers the basic question: Just what is artificial intelligence in the warehouse and supply chain, anyway?

A new platform draws on the principles of genetics to supercharge inventory decisions across warehouse networks.

Many companies fear over-automating and losing flexibility in their operations. Will Mansard, vice president of systems sales with Toyota Automated Logistics, explains how those concerns can be assuaged.