Interlake Mecalux uses software powered by adaptive algorithms to configure storage solutions tailored to each client’s needs. The system determines the optimal layout based on factors such as available space and product characteristics.
A floor-mounted electric monorail system (EMS) comprises automatic carriers or trolleys that move along an electrified rail embedded in the floor. This solution is ideal for businesses looking to streamline operations and increase efficiency, regardless of their industry.
Vikram Agarwal oversees Danone’s supply chain and brings over 30 years of leadership experience from roles at Unilever, Avon, and Dole. Radu Palamariu and Knut Alicke interview Agarwal in From source to sold: Stories of leadership in supply chain, where each chapter is devoted to an industry professional.
KPMG finds that 77% of executives believe that GenAI is the emerging technology with the greatest potential to boost productivity and enhance collaboration. The consulting firm has identified three common use cases among companies specializing in supply chain management.
Lighting typically accounts for 65% of warehouse energy demand, significantly impacting both operational costs and carbon footprint. Smart lighting systems can reduce energy consumption in logistics facilities by up to 87%.
Sarah Schaumann (MIT CTL) leads a project on prescriptive intelligence as part of the MIT–Mecalux research collaboration. Optimizing order distribution with self-learning AI models aims to help companies select the ideal shipping points for their goods.
Experts at McKinsey Technology highlight that companies now expect CIOs, CTOs, and CDIOs to turn the promise of tech into business value. Chief technology officers must take on the roles of orchestrators, builders, protectors, and operators to meet these expectations.
A report by the consulting firm Capgemini argues that a new era is emerging where retail sales will become increasingly immersive. The aim is to make users feel as if they have entered a different dimension and to build stronger relationships between customers and brands.
Alicia Martínez de Yuso, a Project Manager at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, analyzes how businesses need effective solutions to prevent supply chain disruptions. Companies need a resilient and sustainable supply chain, adopting innovative practices and leveraging technology.
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