In this episode, guest Kevin Paramore, emerging technology commercialization manager at Yale Materials Handling Corp., shares new technologies that promote social distancing within facilities. As we continue through the pandemic, it is important to safeguard our workers while still remaining productive. These new technologies alert workers whenever they get within six feet of distance with another co-worker. They also provide data for contact tracing.
We knew that shipping volumes would be extremely high this holiday season, but they have reached levels higher than expected. Carriers are hitting their capacity limits and beginning to turn away business. What does this mean for the industry in assuring on-time deliveries, and are ther- any good alternatives left in the short window of time available until Christmas?
Technologies continue to impact our lives daily. What are some of the emerging technologies that will make a lasting impact on our supply chains in coming years? How soon will they become realities?
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