Automation has come to the warehouse in a big way, especially in the area of artificial intelligence. Mark Messina, chief operating officer with Geek+, assesses the progress of technology, and offers a long-term view of the fate of human workers.
The evolution of e-commerce, with the need to meet customer demands for ever-faster delivery, requires a whole new approach to local fulfillment, says Jake Heldenberg, senior sales consultant with Vanderlande.
One Network Enterprises, a global provider of multi-party business networks for autonomous supply chain management, and TruckerCloud, a provider of trucking solutions and supply chain management, announced the availability of a new joint TMS platform solution which enables One Network customers to gain real-time visibility into their entire supply chain.
Kinaxis, a specialist in driving agility for decision-making, is enabling manufacturers to accelerate their digital supply chain planning journey to gain hyper agility and visibility and realize value sooner.
Businesses are under intense pressure to step up their quality of service, while reducing expenses and boosting the bottom line. Michael Field, president and CEO of The Raymond Corporation, explains how automation can help.
DB Schenker recently developed a no-touch signature capture feature for deliveries, enabling safe documentation of deliveries while ensuring that everyone involved maintains the required coronavirus distance.
Auburn University’s Harbert College of Business recently announced the formation of a Department of Supply Chain Management. The creation of the new department brings expanded resources and focus to the college’s supply chain management program.
ZIM, a shipping solutions provider, has recently launched eZ Quote, a new digital service which enables new and existing customers to receive online spot quotes as well book their shipment with guaranteed space on board the designated vessel.