The world’s largest brands are turning their sustainability initiatives into profit by automating their supply chain processes.

If any technology is making up for the labor shortage and boosting productivity in the warehouse, it's robotics, says Jake Heldenberg, head of solution design, warehousing, North America, for Vanderlande.

A technology refresh, while yielding big benefits to the warehouse, can also be highly disruptive to day-to-day operations.

Transportation chaos and unprecedented rate increases characterized the COVID-19 marketplace. Many of those conditions are beginning to abate but cargo markets will begin to heat up again in 2023.

Introducing robotics and automation into warehouses should not be taken lightly or quickly. Not all robotics vendors have the required logistics expertise necessary for your operation.

If any aspect of supply chain is innovative and ever-changing, it's warehousing. Kaitlin Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics, discusses exciting trends in the industry.

The next step in warehouse automation is the ability to integrate mobile robots from different vendors, enabling heterogenous fleets of robots to work together seamlessly.

Variable market conditions and a continuously shrinking workforce have drastically crippled supply chains in recent years. Automation is the only viable option for companies looking to address labor shortages and optimize operations during times of peak demand.

For busy warehouse operations, accurate labeling is essential. Unfortunately, many modern warehouses are still relying on outdated methods.

Continuing supply chain threats and opportunities are the new normal. But some of these disruptions will also present opportunities for growth for those who are ready, willing and able to act.