In this episode of Beyond the Barcode, Tony Del Cid interviews Mark Fralick, Chief Technology Officer at Softeon. They discuss the evolution of warehouse management systems (WMS), the challenges faced by the industry, and the integration of new technologies such as AI and automation. Mark shares insights on labor availability, the importance of strategic planning, and the pitfalls to avoid when implementing new systems. The conversation also touches on the future of multi-vendor orchestration and the role of generative AI in enhancing operational efficiency.

Beyond the Barcode is a bi-weekly podcast presented by Tompkins Solutions

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In this episode of Beyond the Barcode, host Tony Del Cid interviews Mike Ray, channel sales manager from Geek Plus. They discuss the challenges and innovations in the supply chain industry, focusing on automation solutions, labor shortages, and the importance of flexibility and scalability in operations. Mike shares insights on implementation timelines, workforce retention, and the financial justification for investing in automation.

Beyond the Barcode is a bi-weekly podcast presented by Tompkins Solutions

Our theme music is “A Brief Intermission to Rest the Robots” by Mystery Mammal via the Free Music Archive using a CC BY license.

You can watch a video version of this podcast on YouTube

"Humanoid robots are infants in the industry."

In this episode of Beyond the Barcode, host Tony Del Cid speaks with Pete Allen, head of strategic partnerships at Agility Robotics. They discuss the current state and future of humanoid robots in the supply chain, focusing on Digit, Agility's humanoid robot. The conversation covers Digit's capabilities, training processes, safety considerations, and the financial implications of implementing such technology in warehouses. Pete emphasizes the importance of partnerships and real-world data in advancing humanoid robotics, while also addressing the challenges and opportunities in the automation landscape.

Beyond the Barcode is a bi-weekly podcast presented by Tompkins Solutions

Our theme music is “A Brief Intermission to Rest the Robots” by Mystery Mammal via the Free Music Archive using a CC BY license.

You can watch a video version of this podcast on YouTube