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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.

Is your business ready to face the threat of climate change? Warehouses and fulfillment centers may face an increasing number of supply chain disruptions and severe weather events that impact business as usual. Get out in front of these challenges and mitigate risk by increasing efficiency, lowering your carbon footprint, and building a more sustainable, more resilient supply chain.

Innovations in manufacturing, technology, and sciences have led to the development of more interesting and useful products. From medical devices to pharmaceuticals to consumer products, innovation has changed the way we live and created businesses worth billions. An essential factor in creating, launching, and delivering such products is quality management.

Mobile carts in the healthcare industry help medical professionals provide efficient, fast, and safe patient care. Having a well-equipped mobile medical workstation makes taking care of simple to complex procedures on the go much easier and less stressful on the patient, which can also save time and reduce errors.

Managing a warehouse will always be challenging. You must ensure smooth operations while tackling a variety of ongoing risks and problems at the same time. This can result in problems with order fulfillment, inventory accuracy, supply chain visibility, and much more. Here are some of the most common warehouse management problems and how your business can address them.

Supply chains have continued to recover after the turbulence and shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic (as well as the ongoing US-China trade war and the Russian siege on Ukraine). Manufacturers and retailers must focus on building resilience in 2024 as they manage a vulnerable but slowly improving supply chain. Here are some risks that still exist in the supply chain and what we can expect as we head into 2024 and beyond.

The product that’s stored in your warehouses and fulfillment centers is essential to keeping your business thriving—but this only makes smart financial sense if you have what you need and not much more. Otherwise, your product will go to waste, and you will spend too much on warehousing space.