Intralogistics processes within factories or logistic centers around the world rely heavily on human manpower to run daily operations up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the era of intensified and worldwide competition, manufacturers and logistics operators face several challenges such as high operational ...

With supply chains in flux and ecommerce orders surging, automation is increasingly being leveraged to reduce labor dependencies while also improving distribution efficiencies, fulfillment timeframes, customer service, cost savings and resilience. However, determining the right application for warehouse ...

Need to optimize omnichannel order orchestration and fulfillment, customer service and order profitability? An omnichannel order management system (OMS) is required. OMS is the only solution to drive both top and bottom line revenue, as well as omnichannel agility and customer service. In this session, ...

Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) is an overlooked, yet mission-critical business process to effectively manage inventory across your enterprise. Companies that strategically focus on S&OP as a discipline drive higher customer service, top-line sales growth and waste reduction. And the benefits of ...

What a challenging year we all have been through. Every business has been forced to challenge previous perceptions of the world that we all now live and operate in. While voice technology has been in use for over twenty years, technology has progressed phenomenally and some of the new wonders voice technology ...

AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots) are growing in popularity in industrial environments because of their easy implementation and high return on investment. Up until now there has been no regulation for these robotics in live facilities, leaving the bulk of the risk on the AMR customers and their employees. ...

Flexco experts will discuss how small changes and the right tools can lead to belt longevity and increased productivity in belt-driven live roller conveyor applications. They will discuss common industry challenges and introduce possible solutions, and also suggest proactive steps a facility can take ...

Virtual reality has the ability to offer hands-on learning of real-life experiences in a controlled and safe environment. Amazingly VR also communicates with a new generation of logistics workers who want to engage with gamified techniques of learning. Learn from a selection of leading companies and ...

Organizations in different industries have been faced with a growing CO2 emissions problem. In the past, companies would rely on government regulations to provide direction on energy use and emissions. But today, business leaders are increasingly setting their own sustainability targets including energy ...

Rapid acceleration of eCommerce has caused a significant shift in volume to digital. Your existing distribution network is based on a set of assumptions that have changed significantly and rapidly. Re-evaluating your network strategy is the first step to ensuring the agility to respond to change and ...

Today, the warehousing industry is considered one of the sectors with the largest automation potential. As the combination of labor shortages, rapid growth in online sales, unpredictable demand-life cycles, and higher expectations for faster and cheaper deliveries is putting a strain on businesses, it ...

Fleet managers today have many new options to power their electric forklift fleets. Lithium ion batteries are the focus of a lot of attention for their improved operational and lifetime characteristics. But lead acid battery technology has not stood still and there are several new developments that make ...

The increased choice, convenience and buyer control of modern commerce requires advanced fulfillment science to deliver on promises to the market and margins to the board. More companies are recognizing that a dedicated, intelligent and integrated operating system that spans the end-to-end range of DC ...

Omnichannel fulfillment complexities are permeating every sector of the retail landscape, and companies are adopting micro-fulfillment center (MFC) strategies to improve delivery time frames and shorten the distance between distribution centers (DCs) and their customers. Installed in stand-alone facilities ...

Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and data analytics are redefining how fulfillment and distribution companies handle peaks and valleys in throughput levels and get the most work done at the lowest possible price while delivering the highest level of service. At ...