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AI brings vision to the warehouse

DC Velocity

As the market grows and applications proliferate, more companies are leveraging computer vision-based tools to automate manual processes, speed production, and streamline business operations. Especially in the warehouse, such tools are becoming a staple for increasing visibility within the four walls of the facility.

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Celebrating Safety and Progress on National Forklift Safety Day

DC Velocity

This day recognizes the importance of safety in workplaces, serving as a reminder for proper training, maintenance, and adherence to safety requirements. Forklifts play a vital role in industries like warehousing, logistics, retail, and manufacturing. MHEDA actively supports National Forklift Safety Day.

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AI in Supply Chain Automation: Procurement to Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

From sourcing and bid evaluation to warehouse slotting and dynamic routing, AI tools support faster and more consistent outcomes by processing large volumes of operational data and identifying patterns that human decision-makers may overlook. These capabilities are now being integrated into mainstream TMS, WMS, and ERP platforms.

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Navigating the complexities of cross-border freight

Freight Waves

The most effective border facilities feature capabilities for handling both dry and refrigerated freight, with specialized equipment and trained personnel to manage the transition between countries without compromising cargo quality or timeliness. They should serve as fully integrated nodes within a cohesive supply chain network.

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Drivers Can Drive Remotely Too with Nils Alstad

The Logistics of Logistics

At Amazon, Nils led the Canvas Customer Operations teams, including product management for all remote support tools and interfaces. Phantom Auto offers a platform with multiple logistics solutions, including remotely operated forklifts, assisting autonomy for resolving edge cases in autonomous vehicles, and distanced driver training.

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What I Learned from Working at 6 Fulfillment Companies in 3 Months with Channa Ranatunga

The Logistics of Logistics

Channa’s company, Rabot provides tools that enable improved worker efficiency in fulfillment warehouses, so he wanted to gain firsthand experience working in fulfillment. Rabot builds smart tools to reduce repetitive work and improve worker efficiency in warehouses. About Channa Ranatunga. About Rabot. Technology.

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A Model for Employing Disabled Workers in Warehousing

Logistics Viewpoints

The goal was to start with the “what” – how workers receive, pick, and ship goods and ensure that the same processes and tools were being used across the DC network. Out of the 6,000 people in warehousing, 150 currently self-describe themselves as having a disability. This is not about charity. It is about business.”