Supply Chain Glossary

Automated Fulfillment Signals

Definition
Systems that use real-time data and automated triggers to manage supply chain processes like order placement, fulfillment, and returns, improving efficiency and visibility.


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Targeted automation offers an entry into the new frontier
As global tariffs and economic uncertainty freeze large-scale automation projects, executives from Zebra Technologies believe small, targeted technology deployments could be a great alternative.
Optimizing warehouse labor costs: 3 essential strategies
With warehouse labor costs rising and uncertainty from trade volatility mounting, logistics leaders are under pressure to do more with less. Gartner outlines three actionable strategies to improve warehouse labor efficiency—focusing on workforce…
Unlocking a digital transformation success story
From data to people, there are steps that must be taken to convert a warehouse from a static cost center to a dynamic and digitally transformed centerpiece of operational excellence.
6 Questions With … Christian Floerkemeier
Scandit CTO and co-founder Christian Floerkemeier joins SCMR’s 6 Questions With … feature to talk about the state of the retail supply chain and the technologies being implemented to improve the customer experience.
Embracing the EPC model for automated distribution and fulfillment projects
As companies strive to optimize their facilities and processes, many are exploring innovative methods to meet these demands. The Engineer-Procure-Construct model is gaining traction, offering benefits for firms investing in automated solutions to…
Warehouse automation poised to rebound in 2025
Exotec’s Andy Williams says that automation and robotics should rebound in 2025 as verticals such as CPG and automotive ramp up their warehouse technology investments.
2024 Warehouse/DC Operations Survey: Technology adoption on the rise
Not only were capital expenditure budgets on the rise for respondents to our annual survey on Warehouse/DC operations and trends, so was increased usage levels for technology and software, while reliance on paper-based approaches plummeted.
Robotic use grows by 10%
An International Federation of Robotics survey finds more than 4.2 million robots are now operating in factories worldwide, a 10% increase from the previous year.
2024 Robotics Application Conference announces session, speaker lineup
Robotics 24/7, the web’s most comprehensive resource for robot and automation system news in manufacturing, supply chain, logistics, warehouses and other industrial applications, and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and…
Scaling fast-food warehouse operations in a best-case scenario
When a fast-food restaurant wanted to consolidate and streamline its warehouse operations, it turned to a combination of technologies and customer support to make it a reality.
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