MIT CTL’s Selene Silvestri and Sarah Schaumann are researching slotting systems as part of the MIT–Mecalux collaboration. The slotting optimisation algorithm will improve efficiency in high-demand warehouses.
Mecalux spoke with Kenneth O’Connor, Visiting Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Logistics at the University of West Florida. He argues that missions to the Moon and Mars provide a testing ground for rethinking the design of terrestrial supply chains.
Capgemini experts say the cloud is becoming central to artificial intelligence and related applications. Cloud 3.0 marks the shift from an IT platform to a distributed execution layer that enables AI at scale.
A survey by the IBM Institute for Business Value and Oxford Economics shows how AI is reshaping organisational strategies and operations. By prioritising AI and integrating it into products and services, companies expect to increase productivity by 54% by 2030.
Pau Fonseca and Xavier Pi explore the concept of Society 5.0: the application of Industry 4.0 principles to decision-making. Its goal is to address social, economic, environmental and technological challenges while driving growth.
Ian Murrin, Rajesh Jethwa and Mike Wright are the authors of “Transform!: The 14 behaviors driving successful digital transformation in the age of Gen AI”. In the book, these innovation experts examine the key areas organisations must address to achieve successful technology-driven business transformation.
Interview with MIT Sloan Professor Eric So on how AI affects human thinking, productivity and cognitive abilities. He explains how companies can use AI to enhance workers’ performance and potential while preserving their professional judgement and independence.
A white paper examines how coordinating people, policies, processes, products and partners can streamline returns management. The study highlights the importance of managing returns and understanding their underlying causes to reduce them and enhance business performance.
Mecalux spoke with Iñaki Frías, Logistics Manager at Clavo Food Factory, to learn how automation has transformed its operations. The company has shortened order fulfilment times and increased storage capacity without expanding its footprint.
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 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%.
Capgemini expects organisations 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.
Alicia Martínez de Yuso, Project Manager at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, and Beatriz Royo, Associate Professor at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, analyse how the circular economy is transforming supply chains through industrial symbiosis, resource reuse and sustainable business models.
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.
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.
