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.
A study analysed the role of AI in supply chain negotiation processes. Large corporations can leverage AI to gain efficiency, while start-ups can save time and compensate for limited expertise.
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 analyse the effects of stockout-induced scarcity.
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 organisations 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 personalised service.
The rise of e-commerce will significantly influence warehouse automation trends in the coming years. Consultancy 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 operators. In this virtual facility, future operators 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 organisations.
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 analyse 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 maximising space and improving logistics process efficiency through warehouse automation.
Selene Silvestri is a Research Scientist at MIT’s Center for Transportation & Logistics. As part of the collaboration between MIT and Mecalux, she works on improving distributed order management across multiple warehouses and stores.
Advisory and brokerage firm WTW surveyed 400 executives from five continents. Business leaders are prioritising investments in infrastructure and technology to decarbonise operations and mitigate risks.
Futurist theorist, author and storyteller Ian Khan argues that robotics and automation are essential pillars of Industry 4.0. In Undisrupted, Khan provides organisations with strategies to thrive in an uncertain future where technology will take centre stage.
An AI agent is a software application that interacts with its environment, gathers data and uses it autonomously. Capgemini argues that companies should prepare to deploy AI agents, as this technology will soon be available in multiple business functions.
Consultancy KPMG advises retailers to devote time to developing a strategic perspective on AI. The industry is starting to roll out applications aimed at boosting brand image, supporting product development and enriching the shopping experience.
