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Supply Chain Logistics
30 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
Industrial real estate roundup: USMCA trade risk, Long Island leasing surge, and the power-supply crunch reshaping logistics
USMCA uncertainty, a 54% Long Island leasing jump, and power constraints are pulling industrial real estate in three directions at once.
Simplifying AI Infrastructure: From Data Center to Deployment (Part 1)
In this episode of the Flawless Execution podcast, Jeff Hudgins, VP of Global Services at UNICOM Engineering, breaks down the real-world challenges of deploying AI infrastructure at scale. As AI moves from one-off builds to repeatable global deployments, OEMs, ISVs, and enterprises face increasing complexity across design, integration, cooling, logistics, and installation. Jeff discusses how…
Robots, Revenue, and the Race for the Future: Intelligent Automation Is Powering the Next Wave of Growth
It’s hard to ignore just how quickly the world around us is changing. Packages arrive faster than ever, store shelves restock almost instantly, and behind the scenes, businesses are racing to keep up with expectations that seem to climb by the day. But as the workforce shrinks and pressure rises—including a projected shortage of…
Warehouse Automation Rollout That Works: Align Teams, Focus on Workflows, Skip the Feature Trap
Automation is rapidly gaining momentum in the warehouse and logistics world, but meaningful, scalable success remains elusive. While the technology is reliable and the benefits are clear, a mere 20% of warehouses in North America have implemented any type of automation, according to a 2024 McKinsey report. While the majority of logistics and supply chain…
Adaptive Warehouse Automation Is Your Edge in an Unpredictable Environment
As consumer expectations for rapid delivery tighten supply chain timelines, warehouses face a logistical balancing act: they must move goods faster while dealing with labor shortages and ever-changing operational environments. Unlike manufacturing facilities, which thrive on predictable workflows, warehouses change minute by minute based on human activity, delivery windows, and inventory flow. Reflecting this operational…
Vecna Robotics’ CaseFlow Is Making Case Picking Smarter, Safer and Faster
Despite the growing buzz around warehouse automation, a major piece of the puzzle remains largely untouched: case picking. While autonomous vehicles and robotic arms are gaining traction, many warehouses still depend on manual labor to move cases from shelf to pallet. This inefficiency not only slows down throughput but also places strain on workers…
CaseFlow by Vecna Robotics: Smarter, Safer Case Picking with Robotic Orchestration
Warehouse operators can double picking productivity and cut labor costs by adding orchestrated robots to their existing systems
Dane’s AMRs Bridge the Inventory Management Gap Between Shelf Stock and WMS Accuracy
Automated robots help warehouses eliminate costly inventory discrepancies by delivering real-time accuracy where manual systems fall short
Supply Chain Data Analytics Fails Without Clean Data, Ventagium Delivers the Fix
Organizations struggle to unlock supply chain insights because fragmented data across multiple systems prevents the visibility needed for strategic decision-mak
FuturePorts Reimagines Port Leadership and Innovation in Logistics
Industry leaders grapple with modernizing aging infrastructure while meeting mounting demands for speed, sustainability, and community accountability
Starting Small: How to Scale an Operation with Robotics
Companies can implement robotics incrementally to overcome cost barriers and build toward larger automation gains
Modular Robotic Systems & Greener Logistics Solutions: Unlocking the Future of Automation with Hy-Tek
Flexible robotics and eco-conscious supply chain strategies are reshaping how enterprises approach operational efficiency and sustainability
AI and Holistic Strategies Lead Supply Chain Talks at ASCM Conference
Supply chain leaders are shifting focus from technology alone to integrated strategies that balance innovation with operational resilience
Agility and Sustainability are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains
Companies are redesigning their operations to balance responsiveness with environmental responsibility in an increasingly unpredictable landscape
The Role of AI in Modern Supply Chains: Insights from Aaron Hatfield at Arvist
Industry leaders are discovering how AI-powered tools augment human expertise rather than replace it in supply chain operations
Hy-Tek’s Game-Changing Robotics and Automation Technologies Take Center Stage at Modex 2024
The company revealed how its advanced platform is helping businesses streamline supply chain operations and reduce distribution costs
Is the Supply Chain Ready for Real-World Asset Tokenization?
Blockchain's asset tokenization promises to reshape logistics, but supply chain operators face critical infrastructure hurdles before adoption
A Decade of Supply Chain Disruptions Made U.S. Domestic Logistics Ready for a Baltimore-Style Closure
Years of supply chain stress tests have positioned U.S. logistics companies to absorb major infrastructure disruptions without widespread collapse
Tech-Driven Synchronization Post-COVID Fuels Innovation in Domestic Supply Chain
Technology integration is helping domestic supply chains recover from pandemic disruptions while building resilience against future crises
Past Crises as Present Shields: How COVID and Suez Canal Experiences Averted a Major Fallout from the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Organizations that weathered pandemic and maritime disruptions built supply chain flexibility that cushioned the blow from a major U.S. port infrastructure fail
Predictive and Prescriptive Analytics Open Up a New Frontier of Smart Logistics Technology
Advanced analytics are empowering logistics leaders to anticipate disruptions and optimize operations before problems arise
The Effects of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse is Testing the Resilience of the Supply Chain
A major U.S. port's recovery could reshape how companies prepare for catastrophic disruptions to critical infrastructure
Shaping the Future of Warehouses: Key Takeaways from MODEX 2024
The logistics industry is racing toward a $600 billion automation spending surge that will reshape competitive dynamics
On the Conveyor Belt of Progress: What is in Store for DCS in 2024
Strategic acquisitions and technology integrations position this material handling leader to reshape logistics efficiency standards in 2024
Cold & Self-Storage Construction Trends: Consumer Preferences, Tertiary Markets, and Technology Investment Will Make the Difference in 2024
Shifting consumer habits and supply chain demands are reshaping where operators build and what technology they prioritize
Unpacking Peak: How to Turn Your Current Operational Pains Into Future Gains
Warehouse leaders can harness peak season bottlenecks as catalysts for implementing automation that drives lasting operational efficiency
The DCS Approach to Building Repeat Customers
Building lasting client relationships in logistics requires more than efficiency—it demands cultural alignment
From Milestones to Memories: On Time In Full’s Year in Review
A logistics innovator reflects on how operational excellence and strategic execution shaped a pivotal year of growth
Port Everglades steps up its game in the international supply chain
A Florida gateway is reshaping continental logistics by offering shippers an alternative route around congested West Coast ports
Let’s Talk Data, AI and More with Chief Product & Technology Officer, Sunil Sharma
A supply chain leader explains how data and AI work together to transform industry operations