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Robotic Process Automation Serves as an Intelligent Automation Tool Capable of Increasing Efficiency, Accuracy Feature   BY SARA PEARSON SPECTER SERGEYBITOS/SHUTTERSTOCK.COM Intelligent automation technologies—artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), Big Data, cloud computing, and more—are increasingly being leveraged within supply chains to help manage the tremendous complexity associated with getting goods into the hands of the ...

It was a record year for robot sales last year, with non-automotive companies representing 58% of the total North American purchases.

Establishing a company culture that nurtures innovation from all angles requires balancing groundbreaking ideas with steadfast business sense—incorporating and encouraging change while maintaining a solid base.

This supply chain education platform for manufacturing and distribution companies will take place Oct. 2-5 in San Antonio, TX.

Shippers are realizing that the time to automate is right now. Those who delay risk alienating customers with slow service, eroding profit margins and failing to execute on their growth strategies.

The 10th Annual MHI Innovation Awards’ 12 finalists—four in each of three categories—brought strong competition to MODEX.

The annual DC Measures Study and Report confirmed and quantified the challenges faced by warehousing and distribution professionals over the past 24 months.

Technology is helping the trucking industry—and those who depend on it—contend with challenges, including the driver shortage, safety concerns, regulatory requirements and dealing with marketplace disruptions.

The metaverse is likely to bring about a transformation in the way that we live, interact, learn, play and/or do business. And, it will have a big impact on supply chains.

Wearable technology providers are overcoming many of the barriers as costs come down, capabilities increase and integration with existing warehouse management systems is simplified.