The Supply Chain Engineer

In the world of warehouse automation, task assignment is one of the most crucial decisions that systems make. Whether you're orchestrating a fleet of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), allocating human pickers, or coordinating both, choosing how tasks are assigned directly impacts throughput, latency, and operational efficiency. At a glance, the problem seems straightforward: match robots to tasks in a way that minimizes travel time or cost. But once you move beyond the whitebo

Introduction Automation systems are often evaluated by how well they move, sort, pick, inspect, or transport material. However, physical action is only one part of intelligent automation. A system must also interpret its surroundings, recognize relevant objects, and determine how those observations should influence the next decision. To explore this capability, I trained a computer-vision model using several objects from my desk, including a calculator, microphone, glass, key

Introduction Autonomous mobile robots are becoming an increasingly common part of warehouse operations. They can transport inventory, support order picking, deliver materials to workstations, and reduce the amount of time employees spend walking through a facility. Although their movement may appear simple, autonomous navigation requires several technologies to work together. A robot must observe its surroundings, distinguish open space from obstacles, determine where it need

Image by Freepik Conveyors remain one of the most effective material handling solutions in warehouse design, especially when: You have...

Embarking on a warehouse simulation project holds great promise for streamlining operations, improving efficiency, and optimizing...

Introduction In today's fast-paced business landscape, efficiency is the name of the game. Warehouses, as critical components of the...

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain management, warehouse automation technology has emerged as a game-changer. By harnessing...

Image by Freepik Introduction In warehousing knowing which products are your fast-movers (high-velocity SKUs) is crucial for improving your inventory management and order fulfillment process. To gain this valuable insight, companies can utilize a 200 year old technique of developing heat maps. In this blog post, we'll explore how heat maps can be used to find the location of your high-velocity SKUs and why this knowledge is beneficial for improving your operation. Understandi