There is a building boom of new DCs and rising investment in new order fulfillment and warehouse technology (robotics, automation, mobile technology, etc.). Yet the majority of U.S. warehouses and distribution centers are saddled with…
Four Truths About DC Robots, Jobs, And Warehouse Execution
Many articles about robots in the distribution center include predictions of large scale job losses. “Robots Replace People” is a good, attention-grabbing headline, but the truth is more complicated. The reality is that robots and…
Three Key Trends From The WERC DC Measures Survey
WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing…
Most ROI Calculators Are A Sham; 3 Red Flags To Look For
Technology buyers should be skeptical of vendor ROI claims. The same goes for online ROI calculators that purport to show how a new solution can pay for itself in the time it takes to read…
The Reality Of Augmented Reality (AR) Smart Glasses For Warehouse Vision Picking
Lucas has been testing and developing warehouse vision picking solutions using smart glasses since 2013. But last year saw a surge of press around vision picking for supply chain logistics and warehouse operations. Technology companies…
