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Retailers that embark on supply chain transformation are well-positioned to confront challenges and stay competitive in a rapidly changing marketplace.

Managing inventory is tougher than ever. For all of these challenges, legacy automation systems with inflexible footprints are no longer adequate. But help is at hand. A new generation of robots is providing the flexibility, speed and accuracy that today’s marketplace demands.

"The Future of Warehouse Technology" provides a realistic outlook on the evolving role of technology in warehouses. Diverging from futuristic visions of complete automation, this e-book emphasizes the importance of enhancing existing systems with new technologies rather than replacing them entirely. 

Picking errors are common at the best of times, but they can be a particular issue when it comes to recruiting new and inexperienced workers.

There’s likely to be a “second wave” of automating warehouses as retailers adapt to the new world of e-commerce, along with the latest technology. What are the lessons learned?

Automating a warehouse can take up to three years, so it’s good to take into account all the many factors involved and how long they will take to implement, says Michael Fiorito, senior sales executive at Exotec.

The package-handling giant plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by 2024 to handle tasks like lifting, reducing the need for manual labor.

The new technologies, dubbed Sequoia and Digit, are already operating at one of the company’s fulfillment centers in Houston, Texas.

Robots offer a perfect solution to market changes, as they can be added or taken away as needs require.