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The Supply Chain Buzz for March 21st with Matt Fitzgerald of 6 River Systems

Are robots the enemy or the answer to labor shortages and warehousing challenges? There’s no better opportunity than the Buzz to hash out the promise of automation, and no better guest than 6 River Systems’ Matt Fitzgerald to offer insight. Plus, you can count of Scott and Greg for the latest headlines of the day including port updates, new government initiatives…

Supply Chain Now Episode 413

As the whole world pivots from in person to virtual living and working, and bricks and mortar to all eCommerce all the time, businesses are having to redirect their operating models and strategies – changing on a dime in response to shifting demand and logistical constraints.

Supply Chain Now Episode 385

Companies are running out of people, space, and time. Firms that want to remain competitive have to reduce their dependency on labor and move warehousing and distribution closer to their customers – even though that makes the operation more expensive.

Supply Chain is Boring – Episode-17

Bruce Welty never wanted to build robots; Amazon.com made him do it. Starting in the 1970s, Welty, specialized in software for managing warehouses. In 2009, he shifted gears and founded Quiet Logistics, a company that used robots from Kiva Systems of North Reading to dramatically reduce warehouse operating costs.

Supply Chain is Boring – Episode-512

Robotics have been applied to a wide range of business problems over the last few decades, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. Now, robots are stepping in to help companies meet the elevated demand of eCommerce at a time when they can’t put more people in their existing facilities.