Jason Griswold, automation application manager with Daifuku, addresses the wish list for today's warehouse: efficiency, labor productivity, scalability and flexibility.

3PLs are under increasing pressure from customers to provide services with maximum efficiency and speed. Are they embracing the automated systems that they need to make that a reality?

Daniel Avram, senior director of advanced software with Savoye North America, helps us sort through the alphabet soup of software systems for running warehouses. 

How can companies achieve the ambitious goal of a "unified" supply chain, with total visibility across functions? A perspective from two executives with EPG: Peter Bollinger, chief executive officer, and Al Rivet, vice president sales.

As supply chains evolve, organizations that implement warehouse orchestration will gain a significant advantage.

Supply chains are looking to warehouse management systems and other cutting-edge applications to cope with demand fluctuations, potential disruptions and rising costs.

As needs continue to grow in the warehouse, more and more vendors enter the robotics space and bring exciting innovations, says Stanislas Normand, managing director of Exotec.

Following is a look at some of the leading automation opportunities that are poised to transform cold chain storage. 

The AI system can provide insights into best practice operating procedures for procurement advisors, as well as data on product forecasts for suppliers.