Capgemini expects organisations to integrate AI agents into human-led teams within three years. Today, 14% of companies have already implemented them, 23% have launched pilot projects, and 31% are preparing for deployment.
Alicia Martínez de Yuso, Project Manager at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, and Beatriz Royo, Associate Professor at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, analyse how the circular economy is transforming supply chains through industrial symbiosis, resource reuse and sustainable business models.
MIT researchers Matthias Winkenbach and Thorsten Greil explain how AI will enable companies to determine when and where to replenish inventory. In this interview, they discuss the joint project with Mecalux to reduce stockouts and boost warehouse productivity.
Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow and Chief Architect at Azure Core, is the author of Human agency in a digital world. In this book, he underscores the need to develop an understanding of technology to grasp its scope and use it for the benefit of humanity.
A new report by market research firm NIQ underlines that any delivery time frame longer than next-day no longer motivates customers to buy. As a result, companies must aim for same-day delivery to provide exceptional service.
Jorge Calvo, PhD in Economics and Business Administration, and AI and business development expert Carlos Escapa are the authors of 'The AI-driven business'. In this excerpt, they present six interconnected factors for building competitive advantages, using the concept of the AI moat as a strategic framework.
CAIOs define their companies’ AI strategy, lead implementation and manage related budgets. Some 57% report to the CEO or the board, and 76% are consulted on AI-related decisions.
Mecalux sat down with EPC Familia’s Bernard Devriendt, Supply Chain and Quality Expert, and Pascal Perin, Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager. Both agree that the Easy WMS warehouse management system has completely transformed the pharmaceutical group’s way of working.
This study explores how logistics actors should interact to achieve eco-friendly operations through green practices. Using a case study, the research analyzes how organisations can pool their resources to create benefits for all parties.
Robotics is entering a new phase. As intelligence gives machines greater autonomy, physical AI is expanding their capabilities. The World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group highlight the role of robotics in boosting resilience and competitiveness.
A study analysed the role of AI in supply chain negotiation processes. Large corporations can leverage AI to gain efficiency, while start-ups can save time and compensate for limited expertise.
This study examines how inventory control policies and their configuration affect the demand of e-commerce retailers. In it, researchers Sebastian Schiffels and Christian Jost analyse the effects of stockout-induced scarcity.
Benoît Stanislas is a Supply Chain Project Manager at Manitou Group, a market leader in material handling and lifting equipment. Stanislas explains how the Shuttle System, pick stations and Easy WMS enable faster, more efficient order processing.
According to KPMG, 57% of organisations with high digital maturity see it as a priority for their employees to gain expertise in AI and machine learning. The goal is to automate front-office processes and offer more personalised service.
A Capgemini survey found that companies using AI across their business operations have achieved an average ROI of 1.7x. Organisations are cutting costs by 26–31% thanks to AI’s wide range of applications.
The rise of e-commerce will significantly influence warehouse automation trends in the coming years. Consultancy Roland Berger projects that with an annual growth rate of 13%, the market could double in size by 2032.
Researchers from Spain’s UNED, in collaboration with Mecalux, have developed an AI-based gamification platform prototype to train warehouse operators. In this virtual facility, future operators receive instructions on how to perform any warehouse operation in a risk-free setting.
David de Cremer, Dunton Family Dean at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, is an AI project advisor at EY. In The AI-Savvy Leader, he offers advice and a guide to ensure AI implementation succeeds in all types of organisations.
Collaborative sensing ranks among the top 10 technologies poised to transform industry and society in the coming years, according to a World Economic Forum report. The study highlights emerging innovations, assessing their novelty, impact and transformative potential.
The Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece in Barcelona, forges ahead thanks to unique logistics processes that combine tradition, innovation and faith. Logistics and technology advancements enable the building, conservation and restoration of this Modernist UNESCO World Heritage Site.
