Smart grids are composed of smart devices that require installation and management to properly integrate with a backend management system to ensure a two-way flow of electricity and information. Forbes explains why the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently prioritized the development of smart grid technology for the power sector.   The term “smart grid” […]

Water utilities and a few other sectors are reaping the benefits of incorporating Artificial Intelligence and IoT in their daily operations. Modern Materials Handling explains why and how these powerful new tools can also better enable warehouse and distribution center activities, helping to keep pace with rapidly shifting supply chain dynamics.   Artificial intelligence and […]

The warehouse of five years ago is probably still working fine—if you don’t mind inefficiencies and the potential for misplaced items. With a heightened emphasis on productivity, mobility, speed, and accuracy, today’s warehouses are increasingly considering upgrading their technology, with the goal of becoming a much more connected warehouse. For many companies, connectivity is really […]

  As the real workhorses of the supply chain, warehouses and distribution centers (DC) shoulder much of the responsibility for getting finished goods to the right place at the right time and in the right condition. Hotbeds for technology, the warehouses of the future will be filled with drones that can do the work of […]

Retail continues to undergo a paradigm shift, as brick-and-mortar outlets fight for attention among a growing online marketplace. But rather than take the number of shuttered stores as a sign of defeat, smart retailers are leveraging technology to improve in-store experiences for consumers. From mobile shopping to AI-powered inventory management,  Retail Customer Experience breaks down […]

As the flow of information into a command post gets more and more complex, they system that processes this information must learn to adapt as well. The introduction of AI into these systems has broadened commanders and their staff’s access to large pieces of data as well as metadata. In this article by Signal, discover […]