Topic: Automation

Generative AI, Robotics and Automation: Supply Chain Friends or Foes?

Monday, August 28, 2023 · Gerhard Grimm, senior director analyst, Gartner Supply Chain Supply chain leaders should consider the potential benefits of generative AI, robotics, and automation in supply chain management while being mindful of the implications for their teams.

Why Supply Chain Leaders Should Care About B2B Customer Service Automation

Thursday, July 13, 2023 · SCMR Staff In this webinar, you’ll find out why forward-thinking supply chain leaders are turning to customer service automation to create the conditions necessary to harmonize all the people, processes and technologies that work for and with a business and drive its success.

GXO’s Mark Manduca talks automation and why a data academy could drive further innovation

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 · SCMR Staff GXO chief investment officer Mark Manduca joins Talking Supply Chain host Brian Straight to discuss how GXO has been able to retain customers, why more customers are looking for contract logistics providers, and how technology continues to change the game for the supply chain.

Jabil’s Carpenter talks automation, value of end-to-end supply chain evaluation

Tuesday, May 2, 2023 · Brian Straight Logistics is playing an ever-increasingly important role in streamlining processes and reducing costs, but automation can’t be implemented in a silo says Jeannie Carpenter, Jabil’s senior director of global logistics.

DHL Supply Chain facility is showcasing how automation, humans can coexist

Friday, April 14, 2023 · Brian Straight DHL Supply Chain is leveraging automation to assist workers in an omnichannel Carhartt facility, improving e-commerce pick times.

Where is all the automation?

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 · Brian Straight Trade shows are being overrun by robotics and automation companies, yet that hasn’t translated to widespread adoption in warehouses – yet.

Automation at a crossroads at ProMat 2023

Sunday, April 2, 2023 · Bob Trebilcock 2021 and 2022 were the best of times for the materials handling industry. If ProMat 2023 is any indication, the good times are still rolling, but there are questions on the horizon

Industry first: One million robots on the job in automotive

Wednesday, March 22, 2023 · SCMR Staff The International Federation of Robotics says automotive accounts for one-third of all robots installed across all industries.

Process Automation Trends in SAP® Supply Chain

Thursday, March 9, 2023 · Precisely In this webinar, we will review the latest research and discuss the top priorities for automation and the challenges it presents.

AutoStore appoints Mats Hovland Vikse as new CEO

Thursday, November 17, 2022 · SCMR Staff Current CEO Karl Johan Lier will remain with the company until March 2023.

Filling a gap in Gap Inc.’s distribution strategy

Sunday, September 11, 2022 · Bob Trebilcock The new Texas facility enhances customer service in the Southwest and provides another node for the retailer’s new distribution offering.

Bringing Integration and Automation to Spot Freight Procurement

Tuesday, August 30, 2022 · DHL Supply Chain DHL Supply Chain’s Capacity Connect aligns shippers with available capacity.

What’s fueling the growth in warehouse automation?

Friday, August 12, 2022 · Pete Devenyi Actually, you already know the answer – e-commerce, of course. And that means it’s time for new strategies.

Accenture to acquire Eclipse Automation

Friday, July 22, 2022 · SCMR Staff The move is expected to help clients build factories of the future that leverage the cloud, data and AI.

Insights Using Automation to Increase Each Picking Productivity

Wednesday, July 20, 2022 · Tim Dolcich, Director of Engineering, DHL Supply Chain The reinforcement eCommerce and omnichannel warehouse managers need.