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US shoppers spent approximately $95.9 billion on click-and-collect purchases in 2022--and this trend is only expected to grow. By 2027, this figure is expected to grow to $703.2 billion. Almost two-thirds of US retail stores are offering “BOPIS” options--discover why customers are taking to this trend so strongly and learn what tools you need to make it work.

Especially during busy periods and holiday surges, retailers are finding new ways to cut down on wait times to maintain customer relationships and provide better customer service—and it all comes down to line busting. Mobile printers and powered retail carts are making all the difference, allowing customers to pay from anywhere and banish long lines forever.

Issues with safety or quality are all too common, thanks in large part to giving QC professionals too many manual tasks, not giving them the support they need, or facing workflow challenges. Discover how to circumvent these issues with automated processes, better operational processes, and more.

Labeling mistakes in production and fulfillment is a huge issue that can cost an organization significant time and money. Whether your business approaches labeling manually or using automated methods, there could be weaknesses in the processes that have ripple effects throughout the supply chain. Here are some of the top challenges businesses face with labeling and how they can address them using some simple solutions.

Micro-fulfillment models are changing the game for online retailers and customers alike, removing the need to ship orders across states and instead fulfilling orders right in the customer’s area. This can sometimes shorten fulfillment times to just a few hours.

Grocery stores provide an essential service, one that isn’t going to disappear anytime soon. After all, everyone needs to eat. But how those services are delivered and the way grocery retail outlets operate is changing dramatically.

As the average age of employees in the workforce increases, so does the need for more automation options to adapt to the needs of those employees. Data from various studies and real-life experience reveals compelling insights about how robots are becoming integral in addressing labor shortages and reshaping industries.

The labor shortage has impacted nearly every industry, especially within the supply chain, where open warehousing and transportation positions are going largely unfilled. This, coupled with interruptions in the supply chain and an increased demand for direct-to-consumer commerce channels, is driving the need for automation innovation.

New and emerging technologies are elevating warehousing operations for everyone. 

Some organizations are using these tools to improve access and make their

workplaces safer and more productive for workers who self-identify as disabled. In

many cases, this is even increasing job retention for a workplace experience that

benefits employers and their teams alike.

Artificial intelligence is changing the game for warehouses and fulfillment centers, but nowhere is this more true than for SMBs and smaller warehouses. An increasing number of AI and automation tools are available on mobile devices, bringing warehouse automation to organizations that might not have had access before. See how these smaller companies can elevate and enhance their operations to keep current with bigger brands.