February - 20206 logisticstechoutlook.comLinda James Managing Editoreditor@logisticstechoutlook.comOver the past decade in particular, a myriad of technologies have made significant strides across every industry possible and the material handling industry is no exception to its Midas touch. With consumer expectations skyrocketing along with the demand for customization, there is immense pressure on the supply chain and material handling systems to reinvent their existing systems and keep up with the pace of the changing technologies. Today's material handling system solution providers are utilizing leading-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence to roll out offerings that improve costs, enable space optimization and increase competition in the industry. Artificial intelligence-driven technologies and automation in material handling are making their way presence felt across facilities in the form of multi-level racks, pallet handling and automated pick-and-place, facilitating a shift in the warehouse functions. As consumers switch to online shopping, they expect their purchases quickly, driving solution providers to develop the most efficient and fastest material handling systems possible. Material handling system providers are developing automation technologies that combine complex machinery with information technology to facilitate value added operations and contribute to supply chain excellence. In a move to create flexible supply chains, material handling systems solution providers are transitioning toward the use of big data to take information-driven decisions based on real-time data and put together the resources according to the requirements. To cater to the changing needs of the supply chain space, the material handling industry is now building customized equipment and systems that can make day-to-day operations flexible. This includes engineered systems, remotely trackable transport vehicles and smart warehousing systems that provide real-time visibility thereby improving customer experiences. As new technologies take material handling to the next level of progression, there is no doubt that there will be plenty of challenges to maneuver in the process. With the right partner, tackling these challenges can be easier. Committed to highlighting the most competent solution providers in the industry, in this edition of Logistics Tech Outlook, we bring to you some of the best Material Handling System Solution Providers. Let us know your thoughts!EditorialThe Evolution of Supply Chain and Material Handling FEBRUARY - 14, 2020, volume 06 - Issue 02 ( ISSN 2644-2515 ) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Logistics Tech OutlookVisit www.logisticstechoutlook.com Managing EditorLinda JamesEditorial StaffAaron PierceAva Garcia Jade Ray Joshua ParkerSarah FernandesSmith RobertVisualizerAlbert RozarioAngela Parkersales@logisticstechoutlook.comeditor@logisticstechoutlook.commarketing@logisticstechoutlook.comEmail:SalesAnnie Mathewsannie@logisticstechoutlook.comContact UsPhone:510.996.5173,Fax:510-894-8405*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffCopyright © 2020 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.
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