Behind The Mousetrap lies a logistics operation that coordinates people, resources, and processes to keep the world’s longest-running play on stage in London. More than 30,000 performances later, its success shows that seamless coordination is every bit as important as the story itself.
Mecalux spoke with Iñaki Frías, Logistics Manager at Clavo Food Factory, to learn how automation has transformed its operations. The company has shortened order fulfillment times and increased storage capacity without expanding its footprint.
Alexandros Pasparakis, Jelle de Vries, and René de Koster examine collaborative picking between humans and robots and what changes depending on who takes the lead. Through an experiment, they compare human-leading and robot-leading picking setups.
Mecalux sits down with Karl Quinlivan, Logistics Route to Market Manager at Coca-Cola HBC Ireland and Northern Ireland. The company’s new finished-goods warehouse in Knockmore Hill incorporates the semi-automated Pallet Shuttle system to streamline receiving, dispatch, and inventory control.
Entrepreneurs Adam Brotman and Andy Sack are the authors of 'AI first: The playbook for a future-proof business and brand'. This guide takes readers on a journey to understand what the transition to an AI-driven world and the arrival of AGI will mean.
Mecalux sat down with Enrique Soriano, General Manager of BRA Isogona and Head of the BRA and Monix brands. The company says Easy WMS has been a game-changer for its logistics operations, increasing productivity by 20%.
MIT researchers Matthias Winkenbach and Thorsten Greil explain how AI will enable companies to determine when and where to replenish inventory. In this interview, they discuss the joint project with Mecalux to reduce stockouts and boost warehouse productivity.
Marcus Fontoura, Technical Fellow and Chief Architect at Azure Core, is the author of Human agency in a digital world. In this book, he underscores the need to develop an understanding of technology to grasp its scope and use it for the benefit of humanity.
Capgemini expects organizations to integrate AI agents into human-led teams within three years. Today, 14% of companies have already implemented them, 23% have launched pilot projects, and 31% are preparing for deployment.
A study analyzed the role of AI in supply chain negotiation processes. Large corporations can leverage AI to gain efficiency, while startups can save time and compensate for limited expertise.
A new report by market research firm NIQ underlines that any delivery time frame longer than next-day no longer motivates customers to buy. As a result, companies must aim for same-day delivery to provide exceptional service.
Jorge Calvo, PhD in Economics and Business Administration, and AI and business development expert Carlos Escapa are the authors of 'The AI-driven business'. In this excerpt, they present six interconnected factors for building competitive advantages, using the concept of the AI moat as a strategic framework.
CAIOs define their companies’ AI strategy, lead implementation, and manage related budgets. Some 57% report to the CEO or the board, and 76% are consulted on AI-related decisions.
This study explores how logistics actors should interact to achieve eco-friendly operations through green practices. Using a case study, the research analyzes how organizations can pool their resources to create benefits for all parties.
Alicia Martínez de Yuso, Project Manager at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, and Beatriz Royo, Associate Professor at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, analyze how the circular economy is transforming supply chains through industrial symbiosis, resource reuse, and sustainable business models.
This study examines how inventory control policies and their configuration affect the demand of e-commerce retailers. In it, researchers Sebastian Schiffels and Christian Jost analyze the effects of stockout-induced scarcity.
Mecalux sat down with EPC Familia’s Bernard Devriendt, Supply Chain and Quality Expert, and Pascal Perin, Purchasing and Supply Chain Manager. Both agree that the Easy WMS warehouse management system has completely transformed the pharmaceutical group’s way of working.
Robotics is entering a new phase. As intelligence gives machines greater autonomy, physical AI is expanding their capabilities. The World Economic Forum and Boston Consulting Group highlight the role of robotics in boosting resilience and competitiveness.
Benoît Stanislas is a Supply Chain Project Manager at Manitou Group, a market leader in material handling and lifting equipment. Stanislas explains how the Shuttle System, pick stations, and Easy WMS enable faster, more efficient order processing.
According to KPMG, 57% of organizations with high digital maturity see it as a priority for their employees to gain expertise in AI and machine learning. The goal is to automate front-office processes and offer more personalized service.
