The New Warehouse Weekly Vol 44

Innovation is certainly a word that is tossed around a lot lately and rightfully so with the rapid evolving technology we see not only in our industry but in the world in general. It seems that every week there is something new that is making big changes to the way we do business or even just go about our daily lives. It is so much innovation that it can be quite hard to navigate and find the right solution.

A perfect example of this is attending a show like MODEX where you are surrounded by robots and automation. How can someone navigate this and make the right decision for their operation?

In recent episodes of the podcast, I've discussed how companies like PepsiCo and Maersk approach innovation. While the word innovation may lend itself to going after the latest technology out there, the overall feedback from these episodes was to go after the solution that solves the problem at hand and not the shiny object. This is a powerful message as it can be hard to stay focused and not get distracted by the latest and greatest.

As you approach your next innovate move make sure you are looking at the problems you currently have and solve for those. Maybe the answer is not the most "innovative" solution but it is the one that pushes you forward.

Have a great rest of the week!

-Kevin

Monday's Episode:

One of the great things about automation is it’s really good at tracking what it does. So, we can get very predictable productivity results coming out of those types of solutions.” - Brian Gaunt

Supply chain orchestration is today’s topic on The New Warehouse Podcast. Recorded live at Manifest, Kevin sits down with Brian Gaunt , the VP of Accelerated Digitalization at DHL Supply Chain . In addition to discussing supply chain orchestration, the conversation delves into emerging trends in automation and AI and the critical role of data analytics in optimizing warehouse operations. Brian shares valuable insights on how DHL navigates these advancements and what the future holds for the logistics giant.

Wednesday's Episode:

“We are actually trying to help them(customers) find the best route, keep the price reasonable, and make sure that you can hit the transit time again and again. So we need all of this to orchestrate together to make it happen.”?- Erez Agmoni

In this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast broadcasts live from the Maersk Podcast Studio at Manifest. Erez A. , Global Head of Innovation for Logistics and Services (L&S) at 马士基 , and Kevin discuss innovation within the supply chain. Known globally for its ocean freight services, Maersk has undergone significant transformation over the last five years to become an end-to-end logistics integrator. Erez discusses Maersk’s journey in reducing supply chain friction, its structured approach to innovation, and the collaborative ecosystem it has built to drive these advancements.

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