Researchers from Bath and Cambridge analyse the results of integrating picking and packing planning in e-commerce warehouses. How should pickers be allocated? How and in what sequence should pick lists be assigned to packers after picking is completed?
Humanoid robots, the ultimate form of robots that mankind has long dreamed of, seem to be on the verge of becoming a reality. Inspired by human anatomy, humanoid robots’ most critical three elements are the brain, the cerebellum and the body.
Matthias Winkenbach, Director of Research of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, explains how AI will transform traditional route management. The aim is to devise route plans that are not just short, cost-effective and fast, but are effective for drivers.
The metaverse is set to transform industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, training and supply chain management. According to Capgemini experts, businesses will need to meet the digital expectations of the new generations.
People want to leverage technology to make better purchasing decisions, but retailers and brands are falling behind. A study from the IBM Institute for Business Value concludes that just 14% of consumers are satisfied with their online shopping experience.
Although 96% of businesses believe generative AI will affect their projects, a mere 9% have begun deploying it in their organisations. Those that have not yet taken the leap plan to partner with other firms to kick-start their transformation.
Researchers Negin Jamili, Pieter L. Van den Berg and René De Koster study the impact of sharing pickers and docks in a collaborative warehouse. Companies can jointly use warehouses belonging to logistics service providers to gain greater flexibility in storage space.
Cloud computing will become a requirement for competitiveness within the next four years. Gartner experts affirm this prediction, highlighting the use of AI-driven applications in the cloud.
A report from consulting firm Capgemini highlights 15 new roles expected to be created in the logistics sector over the next 15 years. These include disruption director, bionic human, up close and personal trainer, VTOL commander and more.
Rob Handfield and Tom Linton explain how increasing supply chain visibility and velocity creates immunity against potential disruptions. In their book Flow: how the best supply chains thrive, they compare supply chain flows with nature and the laws of physics.
Spain has remained the world leader in organ transplants for 32 consecutive years. It is a benchmark in this procedure, which involves up to 100 professionals per donation. Rebeca Bajo, a nurse in Spain’s National Transplant Organisation, explains the logistics efforts required to transport organs in time.
Luis Ferreira is the General Manager of HAVI Portugal, a multinational that manages and optimises the supply chains of leading brands such as McDonald’s. Ferreira explains how Easy WMS and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) help maintain the cold chain and foster energy efficiency.
Experts Thomas J. Goldsby, Donald F. Kuratko and Michael G. Goldsby analyse the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset in the supply chain. Middle managers play a fundamental role in creating a conducive environment for finding new ways to tackle business challenges.
Organisational resilience depends partly on the traits of employees, who play a primary role in managing disruptions. The study by Melanie and Markus Gerschberger and Scott C. Ellis reveals 10 personality attributes that contribute to organisational resilience.
Interview with Kuang Xu, a tenured Associate Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, on AI in logistics. According to Xu, AI has transformative power in numerous businesses, and companies should embrace automation to unlock AI’s full potential.
A data space in urban logistics refers to an environment where relevant information for logistics operations is managed and stored. Integrating digital technologies enhances the efficiency and visibility of data spaces, and several European projects have addressed their use in this field.
Implementing additive technology in industry simplifies supply chains and reduces energy consumption with lighter parts. Additionally, 3D printing enables short runs and savings in the assembly phase, creating personalised products that add value for customers.
Data-driven decision-making is helping chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) identify and prioritise their next steps through AI and machine learning. This is a key takeaway from a survey conducted by IBM’s Institute for Business Value in partnership with the consulting firm Oxford Economics.
Business efficiency with AI is the new focus of CEOs. This concept has spurred the development of investment strategies that maximise benefits through AI. According to a survey by Ernst & Young, 65% of CEOs agree that AI is a positive force for both businesses and society.
Frantisek Stora is Managing Director of IKEA Components Slovakia, an IKEA subsidiary responsible for delivering furniture components and accessories. Stora explains how automating the facility with trilateral stacker cranes and Easy WMS software has helped the team fill increasing numbers of orders.
