Will social distancing, swipe cards and shift patterns become the new norm? Raghav Sibal, Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at Manhattan Associates offers his thoughts on how warehouses are set to change during and post COVID-19.
Keeping your head above water
Körber Supply Chain CEO Chad Collins says today’s supply chains are mission-critical. He explains why.
The pandemic has exposed poor supply chain contingencies and ignited the global versus local debate
The coronavirus outbreak is a human tragedy, affecting hundreds of thousands of people. It is also having a growing impact on every economy worldwide. What is becoming clear is that the pandemic has exposed poor supply chain contingencies within many sectors, not least the grocery sector. By Rob Stummer, Asia Pacific CEO, SYSPRO.
Cost reduction through efficient energy-saving motors
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed a new synchronous motor with significantly higher energy efficiency (IE5+). It is a supplement to the standardised geared motor variants of the LogiDrive systems and is particularly suitable for reducing the number of variants. This makes the IE5+ synchronous motor particularly suitable for use in intralogistics. Read more
Step 5 – Economic development – Collaboration with the private sector
The final step of Colliers International Strategic Advisory’s 5-Step Strategic Property Playbook reveals how local governments need to partner with local businesses and employers to understand the needs and operational requirements of economic sectors.
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Tennant’s T7AMR Robotic Floor Scrubber receives design award
Best in-class cleaning robotics
The Tennant T7AMR has been recognized for its design with a 2019 Good Design® Award. The awards program, celebrating its 70th year, and organized by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design along with Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd., recognizes and honors industry leaders in design and manufacturing that have created innovative products in the marketplace.
Omnichannel strategy during a pandemic
A recent study revealed 20 percent of retailers don’t think they have the right technology to execute their omnichannel strategy. MHD reports how the current pandemic is encouraging retailers to rethink omnichannel technology.
Step 4 – Emergence of the new business as usual
Step Four of Colliers International Strategic Advisory’s 5-Step Strategic Property Playbook offers a look into what changes will occur post COVID-19 as part of the new business as usual.
For increased efficiency, deep learning is the future
Machines are learning to think. Deep learning is a machine learning technique − and the most significant future technology in artificial intelligence. SICK transfers this key technology to its sensors, offering customers added value for greater productivity and flexibility.
Accelerating the movement of goods
C.H. Robinson recently opened a new facility at Melbourne’s Tullamarine Airport as part of its continuing expansion in Oceania. MHD sits down with Andrew Coldrey, Vice President Oceania at the company to find out more.