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The $46 Billion Problem Under Our Noses: Why Parcel Shipping is Ridiculously Unoptimized

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Let’s “unpack” the second problem: When a supply chain manager or senior analyst commits to fixing the issue of inefficient packing, they almost never consider the fact that reducing air is only half the battle. . About the Author.

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294: Optimize Warehouse Productivity, with Locus Robotics

Let's Talk Supply Chain

Today Kait Peterson, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Locus Robotics, joins me to chat all about the company: what they do; the importance of flexibility in supply chain; using robots to empower people; and how automation can drive a competitive advantage.