Attending a technology show like Modex for the first time can be intimidating. DLN senior account exec Garrett Smith tells companies how to get their arms around automation, and get out of reaction mode.

Automation projects are often won or lost long before any robots are deployed, with workforce buy-in emerging as a critical factor in long-term success, says Greg Walls, vice president of revenue at Paccurate.

For third-party logistics providers, flexibility is paramount in being able to meet the diverse requirements of today's customers, says Jim Hoefflin, chief executive officer of IFS Softeon.

Field service teams often juggle laptops, phones, on‑site PCs, and handwritten notes—slowing work and introducing errors. Join us to learn practical steps for consolidating workflows onto one mobile device and elevating customer perception with the same technology we recommend to clients.

Robots-to-goods has the potential to become the future of warehouse automation, as a technology set to define the category.

Younger workers have little problem adopting the smart glasses, and their easy acceptance is motivating older colleagues to do the same, albeit a little more slowly.

Agentic artificial intelligence is enhancing operations of warehouse management systems, says Todd Kolber, partner-general manager at Logistics Reply.

Agentic artificial intelligence, which has actionable, decision-making capability, is a reality in today's warehouse, says Jeff Jones, senior account executive at Made4Net.

Insights gathered from wholesalers and distributors ranging from electrical to industrial supply reveal five trends shaping warehouse operations today.

Automation today is widely used as a supplement to human labor, and in many cases, as a means to help prevent worker burnout.