When it comes to logistics and technology, machines and humans continue their symbiotic dance—getting goods loaded, shipped, railed, trucked, stored, sorted, picked, packed and delivered with ever-greater efficiencies.

Artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics, automation and other legacy technology continue to work in tandem to create connected warehouses with enhanced, speed and inventory tracking. Expect more autonomous robots that intelligently zip across floors, flying warehouse drones that scan packages from above, and agile robot “dogs” right out of a “Black Mirror” episode.

Last mile is the newest arms race, with mega retailers building out their own freight fulfillment technologies. Walmart CEO Doug McMillion claims that one out of three deliveries from the store are now completed in three hours or less, while Target stepped up its own store fulfillment hubs with new sorting technology.

Download the report to learn:

• What’s behind the freight rate freefall.
• Inspectorio’s research on why the supply chain industry is behind the curve in technology adoption.
• How RaaS (robots-as-a-service) and other new technologies are redefining the logistics landscape.
• What percent of supply chain managers will soon have robots in their charge.
• How warehouse digital twins boost efficiencies.
• The latest in freight tech startups, funding and acquisitions.