Ben O’Neil

Your TMS and ERP aren’t enough. Despite billions spent on supply chain tech, most teams still run on PDFs, spreadsheets, and email threads—creating manual chaos that slows everything down. This eye-opening white paper reveals how top supply chain teams are using an invisible layer of AI to streamline operations—no dashboards, no extra headcount, no noise.   Download now to learn how to eliminate manual bottlenecks and give logistics teams their time—and sanity—back. Uncover the hidden gems – Manual workflows waste hours and create delays. Learn how to fix it fast. See real results – Cut shipment intake from 30 minutes to 10 seconds, without new tools or extra headcount. Discover smart automation – Learn how to turn messy emails and PDFs into structured data that flows seamlessly into your systems.   Ditch manual chaos and see how an ambient back office that never sleeps can save your team thousands of hours, eliminate costly errors, and unlock the true potential of your supply chain.   Download the white paper here to learn more  

Warehousing historically hasn’t been a particularly exciting topic. But times have changed. Thanks to technological innovations, warehouse automation has made the receiving, housing, and distributing of goods truly fascinating stuff. At Supply Chain Now, we spotlight companies doing exciting things throughout the industry. In modern warehousing, the innovations garnering attention include systems integrations involving robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence (AI); the use of optical character recognition (OCR) technology in yard management; an “elegant” automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS); and a solution called Chuck. Warehousing at a Crossroads: Innovation for Efficiency “The warehousing industry is experiencing a technological revolution, with advancements in automation, robotics, IoT, AI, and data analytics transforming operations and driving efficiency. These innovations are not just enhancing operational capabilities but are also paving the way for smarter, more connected, and efficient warehouse environments,” an October report by Taiwan-based logistics property developer ALP said. ALP said AS/RSs, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and robotics “are at the forefront of the smart warehousing revolution. These systems enhance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve accuracy.” AI and Robotics: A New Frontier for Modern Warehousing A Forbes Council post in November said that “one of the most visible impacts of AI and…