While the debate rages over whether the loss of industrial jobs is caused by offshoring, immigration or automation, the revolutionizing power of robots in the supply chain is becoming undeniable.

With each passing year, the use of technology in manufacturing continues to grow, and blue-collar job requirements become more sophisticated, further widening the skills gap.

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

Retailers are launching new programs and collaborative efforts to improve customer experience in last-mile delivery.

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.

In recent years, supply chain has become a hotbed of innovation and a darling of venture investors. A series of new technologies has matured and brought new life to this historically rather stodgy space.

Automation is generally seen as the enemy of human workers. But can it also be used to avoid layoffs?