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.
A Capgemini survey found that companies using AI across their business operations have achieved an average ROI of 1.7x. Organizations are cutting costs by 26–31% thanks to AI’s wide range of applications.
The rise of e-commerce will significantly influence warehouse automation trends in the coming years. Consulting firm Roland Berger projects that with an annual growth rate of 13%, the market could double in size by 2032.
Researchers from Spain’s UNED, in collaboration with Mecalux, have developed an AI-based gamification platform prototype to train warehouse associates. In this virtual facility, future associates receive instructions on how to perform any warehouse operation in a risk-free setting.
David de Cremer, Dunton Family Dean at Northeastern University’s D’Amore-McKim School of Business, is an AI project advisor at EY. In The AI-Savvy Leader, he offers advice and a guide to ensure AI implementation succeeds in all types of organizations.
Collaborative sensing ranks among the top 10 technologies poised to transform industry and society in the coming years, according to a World Economic Forum report. The study highlights emerging innovations, assessing their novelty, impact, and transformative potential.
The Sagrada Família, Gaudí’s masterpiece in Barcelona, forges ahead thanks to unique logistics processes that combine tradition, innovation, and faith. Logistics and technology advancements enable the building, conservation, and restoration of this Modernist UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Sergio Barta, Raquel Gurrea, and Carlos Flavián analyze how reaching the flow state during online shopping influences consumers. The results suggest that companies should consider all aspects of the flow state, as it has multiple advantages in addition to certain drawbacks.
When integrating a robotics and automation suite with warehouse software, various control layers come into play to manage equipment. It is essential to understand their scope before choosing the best fit for a facility.
Joakim Hans Kembro and Andreas Norrman study the relationship between warehouse automation and the strategies of companies with an international footprint. The modern retail warehouse is becoming an increasingly important asset. As such, it must align with corporate objectives.
Interview with Chirag Shah, Professor at the University of Washington, on AI agents and their impact on human–machine collaboration and business decision-making. According to Shah, AI agents will automate complex tasks and negotiate on behalf of companies, transforming supply chains and operations.
The invention of self-adhesive labels, along with the rise of supermarkets and big-box stores, cemented their role as essential identifiers. Today, labels are crucial for maximizing space and improving logistics process efficiency through warehouse automation.
