The trend in small-sized orders is likely to continue, and that will pose
challenges for warehouse operators and e-grocers, says Colman Roche, vice
president of e-commerce and retail with Swisslog.
Kamala Raman, vice president and team manager at Gartner, outlines factors
driving companies as they struggle to balance operating models in challenging
times.
<p>Supply chains are in flux, and planners will need to deal with continuing challenges in the near future, says David Food, head of supply chain marketing at Board International.</p>
With multiple layers of suppliers, artificial intelligence and big data can help
companies get clean and useful information, says Jim Hayden, chief data
scientist at Everstream Analytics.
More and more warehouse operators are opting for implementation of robotics technology, says Kait Peterson, senior director of product marketing at Locus Robotics.
Performance documentation in this peak season is important to properly prepare
for next yearโs peak parcel delivery season, says Justin Cramer, co-founder of
ProShip.