Welcome to issue No. 38 of Mecalux’s Best Practices magazine. This edition explores how artificial intelligence is transforming logistics on a global scale. One clear example is new research by Mecalux and the MIT Intelligent Logistics Systems Lab, which reveals that AI is already integrated in 60% of warehouses. The technology is driving far-reaching changes in decision-making, productivity and work models. Along these lines, the magazine features an interview with Chirag Shah, Professor at the University of Washington, who analyses how AI agents are redefining the way companies work, collaborate and negotiate across industries.
Through real-world case studies from around the globe, BP38 highlights the tangible impact of Mecalux solutions across multiple sectors. In Spain, rice producer Herba Ricemills has increased productivity by 25% to accelerate its expansion into Africa and the Middle East. In Northern Ireland, Coca-Cola HBC has optimised beverage storage with the Pallet Shuttle system. In Italy, in vitro diagnostics specialist ELITechGroup manages 2,500 SKUs with Easy WMS, while in Poland, CANPACK has automated its can warehouse to handle higher production volumes.
This issue also includes in-depth articles on topics such as the “flow state” and automated warehouse systems in retail. In addition, it contains special reports on the history of labelling and the logistics behind the construction of Barcelona’s Sagrada Família.
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