Preparing for Peak Season
The COVID-19 pandemic has had an influence on both e-commerce and distribution centers. All aspects of e-commerce have seen unprecedented growth since the beginning of the pandemic. Combined with record unemployment rates, there has been a tremendous need for more labor. What can employers do to attract and retain employees in the middle of a pandemic? To view the video, click here.
Practical applications for AI
Artificial intelligence is one of the technologies that is poised to influence the future of the supply chain industry. At it’s the most basic level, AI has the capability to make supply chains more efficient by leveraging data that an organization collects. Click here to view the video.
Change management for implementing Mobile Robotics
As part of MHI view’s ongoing video program, this MHI view episode focuses on: Technological innovations are typically pioneered by large corporations with budgets to invest heavily in new, sometimes experimental equipment. Automation solutions are no different. However, to implement mobile robotics effectively, organizations must consider the changes they are about to undertake. To view the video, click here.
MHI Next-Gen Supply Chain Update: Building the next generation workforce
MHI’s 2020 Annual Industry Report aims to address the workforce shortage holistically – focusing on how technology, data, and culture can come together to bridge that gap. This episode of the Next Gen Supply Chain Update Series focuses on building the next generation workforce. Click here for the video.
AI applications for Picking and Sortation
Picking and sorting are some of the most labor-intensive jobs in distribution centers. With e-commerce continuing to grow, systems quickly become more complicated. AI-enhanced robots are quickly becoming a feasible solution for picking and sorting in distribution centers. Click here to view the video.
COVID-19 Update from the American Logistics Aid Network
COVID-19 has facilitated the need to reimagine every aspect of our supply chain. Kathy Fulton and Mark Richards from the American Logistics Aid Network comment on the current situation and offer best practices and resources for moving forward. Click here to view the video.
How close are we to Drone Delivery?
The rise of e-commerce and growing customer expectations has led to more and more logistics companies making residential deliveries. The last mile of delivery is often the most inefficient portion of global logistics and companies are looking to drones to solve this problem. Click here to view the video.
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