Is the demise of physical retailing coming faster than anyone might expect? One industry observer is sure ot it.

When it comes to effective cybersecurity, manufacturers are way behind the curve.

Robots are proving to be a boon to autonomous operations in the distribution yard — but the quest for the “perfect” robot is a futile one.

Just about every logistics operation can benefit from modern-day automation. But how do they go about selecting the right vendor and the right systems?

Getting closer to customers has become a major priority for manufacturers that are looking to reduce transportation costs and delivery times. Expectations for faster delivery have risen thanks to the “Amazon effect.” Add in disruptions from recent years — the pandemic, geopolitical instability, extreme weather, trade issues, labor unrest — and you have a mandate for the increasing realignment of supply chains, production and sourcing. 

Warehouse operations face unprecedented challenges, including rising labor costs, low unemployment, fluctuating demand, and increasing customer expectations across B2B and B2C channels. The self-optimizing warehouse — driven by advanced warehouse execution systems (WES) powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning — represents a revolution in fulfillment efficiency. 

Flexible automation will play a growing role of in warehouse operations. As the industry shifts towards more adaptable, AI-enhanced solutions, businesses will gain the agility needed to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.

Supply chain complexity is at a breaking point: 75% of leaders need 3-10 systems for basic decisions, and 58% of billion-dollar companies struggle with critical blind spots. Read the report to learn what top performers are doing differently. 

Join Descartes Systems for a closer look at dynamic route planning and its potential benefits in performance and cost savings.     

A case study exploring how Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance partnered with Exiger to adopt its supply chain visibility platform and pinpoint modern-day slavery problems across complex supply chains.

Discover how the team that started a medical logistics provider was able to rapidly and successfully build their new enterprise, supported by a proven and flexible WMS solution. 

This white paper highlights key areas of improvement to pack more efficiently, in the right size box while reducing costs and shipping sustainably.