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Softeon - Warehouse of the Future

While some believe that the Warehouse Management space is mature, others continue to invest in the rapidly evolving landscape of distribution robotics. A case in point are Order Fulfillment Systems in which the WMS directly controls picking sub-systems such as Voice, pick carts, put walls and pick-to-light without the need for any additional third-party control software. This provides significant benefits to distribution operations, such as dramatically lowering hardware costs for the picking sub-systems and devices, eliminating the need for integration between the WMS and the picking system control software, and enabling enhanced optimization of the end-to-end picking process through complete control with one system. Current WMS research includes areas such areas as capturing and utilizing demand signals from IOT devices, use of next-generation real-time location systems in the DC and leveraging machine learning techniques in the WMS. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Dan Gilmore to gain Softeon's perspective on the Warehouse of the Future. Dan is the chief marketing officer at Softeon.
18 Minutes

Supply Chain Trends - Infection Control

Supply chains impact the quality of heath care cost management and the patient experience. Outbreaks and pandemics strain the heath care supply chain and affect key commodities such as PPE, Vaccines, etc. Infection prevention and control is a team effort. The entire health care facility is involved and that includes the supply chain. Infection control strategies range from patient-facing staff adhering to proper hand hygiene procedures, to proper sourcing and use of instruments by physicians and liquid medical waste management. Michael Lippis interviews Jonathan Jakubowski to gain SmartSolve Industries perspective on Infection Control. Jonathan is a Director with SmartSolve Industries.
15 Minutes

6 River Systems - Faster Fulfillment

Autonomous mobile robots are essentially robots that can move and operate within a warehouse environment without direct supervision from a human operator. Rather than rely on magnetic strips or tracks, AMRs use sensors and maps to interpret the environment, navigate through the warehouse floor and detect/avoid obstacles. AMRs can perform several warehouse and order fulfillment functions, including executing pick strategies, transporting goods and materials and guiding/helping associates as they perform their tasks. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Fergal Glynn to gain 6 River Systems' perspective on faster fulfillment. Fergal is the VP of Marketing at 6 River Systems.
24 Minutes

Zebra - Intelligent Fulfillment

Warehouse operators are looking to keep up with omnichannel customer demands, such as faster expected delivery times, a shift to item-level fulfillment and higher order volumes. The efficiency and accuracy of warehouse operations directly impact manufacturing and distribution operations, as well as retailers. As a result, every warehouse operator is now being pressured to activate intelligent fulfillment systems. The good news is that there are several technology solutions on the market today proven to improve both fulfillment efficiency and accuracy. But, for many manufacturers and warehouse operators, that is the precise problem: technology solutions are advancing more quickly than operations can assimilate them. These new technologies are also disrupting long-established warehouse management solutions. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Mark Wheeler to gain Zebra Technologies' perspective on Intelligent Fulfillment. Mark is a Director of Supply Chain Solutions at Zebra Technologies.
30 Minutes

Cloudera Time Series Analytics

Time Series data is generated when monitoring industrial processes or tracking business metrics. The explosive growth in Time Series Data is being driven by advances in sensors, connections, databases, online systems, and analytics tools. Time Series analytics provides business insights which enable firms to forecast and predict the future. Extracting high-quality insight from Time Series data can be challenging because it is multi-dimensional, complex, huge in scale, and often driven by the Internet of Things (IoT). To leverage this asset, it is important to develop infrastructure with not only enormous storage and computing power, but also sophisticated analytics capabilities. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Eva Nahari to gain Cloudera's perspective on Time Series Analytics. Eva is a Senior Director of Product Management at Cloudera.
27 Minutes

Zebra - Warehouse Modernization

Being well-connected and having visibility into all your assets, people, and processes at all times is crucial to having an integrated, productive, profitable, and compliant supply chain. Leading companies are leveraging forward-thinking fulfillment strategies to keep up with the growth of the on-demand economy. Augmenting workers with technology is sighted as the best way to introduce automation in the warehouse. To gain a competitive edge, look for a mobile computing, scanning, and printing solution which connects each operational area in your warehouse to give you the agility to realize transformational gains. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Darren Koffer to gain Zebra Technologies' perspective on Warehouse Modernization. Darren is a Product Portfolio Management Director of Warehouse Solutions at Zebra Technologies.
32 Minutes

Supply Chain Trends - Cold Chains

Smart cold chain management is driving a digital transformation in the food supply chain. IoT Sensors are being leveraged to achieve tighter integration among stakeholders from the farm to retail. Addressing this end-to-end visibility challenge is of vital importance for cold chain goods. Leading firms are looking to mitigate the cost of perishables waste with IoT Sensor and Cold-Chain Logistics. Michael Lippis interviews Terry Myers to gain Infratab's perspective on the IoT Sensor and Cold-Chain Logistics Market. Terry is the CEO of Infratab.
13 Minutes

PTC Manufacturing Apps

Today's manufacturing firms need to rapidly develop, deploy and extend apps and augmented reality experiences. Leaders are looking to unify data from enterprise business systems and the sensored physical world, and deliver user information and real-time insight in context for individual roles. To achieve Industrial Connectivity, you need to be empowered with the speed to unlock all data from your brownfield equipment and systems, and your Manufacturing Apps must be flexible enough to deliver that data to all persona in the factory or industrial setting. So, to gain a competitive edge, manufacturers need to leverage tools to dramatically simplify their digital transformation and accelerate time-to-value. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Aron Semle to gain PTC's perspective on Manufacturing Apps. Aron is a Director of Solutions Management at PTC.
31 Minutes

Supply Chain Trends - Water Solubles

The need for sustainability is driving the global water-soluble packaging market. Manufacturers are eyeing sustainable packaging to enhance their image and reduce their carbon footprint. These firms are also looking to reduce waste by using water-soluble direct thermal materials with their supply chains. The demand for organic cosmetics and personal care packaging is contributing to the growth of these more effective packaging solutions. Michael Lippis interviews Jonathan Jakubowski to gain SmartSolve Industries perspective on Water Soluble Packaging Market Dynamics. Jonathan is a Director with SmartSolve Industries.
13 Minutes

Packaging Sustainability

In recent years, many companies have begun to consider converting their packaging machines from heat sealing to ultrasonic sealing technology. The idea of reducing film consumption by narrowing the seal width is a common driver toward ultrasonic sealing. Another is the understanding that an occasional lettuce leaf or piece of cheese that gets caught in the seal area will no longer present a problem because the ultrasonic system will seal right through the product. While these are good reasons to consider ultrasonic sealing, there are even greater benefits that can help you with your sustainable packaging initiatives. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Bill Aurand to gain Sonics & Materials' perspective on Packaging Sustainability with Ultrasonic Sealing. Bill is a Packaging Technology Manager at Sonics & Materials.
22 Minutes

SAP Data Hub

Leading firms are building agile, data-driven pipeline applications that need to tap a single, logical data set representing their entire enterprise. To accomplish that task, those firms are leveraging all-in-one data orchestration solutions which distill business value from all data for operational excellence and digital expansion. To gain an edge, enterprises are utilizing technology which enables them to build, execute, orchestrate and govern flow-based pipelines, providing the maximum reuse of existing data developments while encompassing digital innovations. Michael Lippis interviews Amit Satoor to gain SAP's perspective on Data Orchestration. Amit is a Sr. Director of Product and Solution Marketing at SAP.
20 Minutes

Supply Chain Sustainability

The food waste and spoilage problem is a global challenge. To meet this challenge, firms need to prolong freshness at all points in the food supply chain. To gain a competitive edge, logistics firms are leveraging new technologies to enhance food safety as well as extended product shelf life. For example, game changing supply chain applications utilizing scaler wave technology are being put to work to reshape the entire produce industry. Michael Lippis interviews Rick Hassler to gain Natures Frequencies' perspective on Supply Chain Sustainability with the Food Freshness Card. Rick is the CEO of Natures Frequencies.
29 Minutes

Zebra - Internet of Things

We live in a connected world, and technology is embedded in everything we do. Converting the physical to the digital allows you to know the location, motion and state of your assets, people and transactions. As enterprises look to data for actionable insight into their operations and processes, the Internet of Things comes to the forefront—contributing to the stream of data that organizations will store and mine. Harnessing this new wave of technology allows you to make more informed decisions and improve performance. Connecting your devices to robust cloud technology will allow you to capture and share mission-critical data—making the smart, connected enterprise a reality. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Philip Gerskovich to gain Zebra Technologies' perspective on Internet of Things and Enterprise Asset Intelligence. Philip is the Senior Vice President of New Growth Platforms with Zebra Technologies.
33 Minutes

Infratab - Cold Chain Monitoring

Food is wasted, flowers wilt, medicine is destroyed, and expensive resins are ruined. Every day, valuable commodities perish in the supply chain. Conventional tools for handling perishables are not doing the job. Today, necessitated by a global marketplace and stimulated by forecasts of food, ingredient and water shortages, changes are being made worldwide to better handle temperature-sensitive products. The changes, which have been years in the planning, are taking place throughout the entire supply chain, enabled by technological innovations that make global management of perishables affordable. Michael Lippis interviews Terry Myers to gain Infratab's perspective on Cold Chain Freshness Monitoring. Terry is the CEO of Infratab.
23 Minutes

IBM - Weather Means Business

Our knowledge of the world grows with every connected sensor and device, but too often we are not acting on it, even when we know we can ensure a better result. To meet this challenge, companies are leveraging the Internet of Things and cloud computing which allow for collection of data from numerous sources. For example, IBM and The Weather Company are collaborating to accelerate the growth of one of the largest cloud-based applications in the world. The partnership enables enterprise clients and industry ecosystems to more easily integrate weather data – including rapidly updated forecasts – into their operations and decision-making. Once integrated with enterprise processes, weather data can be combined with data from supply chains, customer buying patterns and other sources to create more valuable insights. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Bryson Koehler and Mac Devine to gain their perspectives on Weather Means Business. Bryson is The Weather Company’s EVP, CTO & CIO and Mac is the VP & CTO of the Networking and Innovation Services area within the IBM Cloud division.
43 Minutes

IoT Enhances Retail

More and more retailers are adopting the Internet of Things. And many of them believe IoT will be their most important technological initiative of the decade. Now, new technologies have changed the way shoppers interact with retailers. But, the shopping experience can be the retailer’s strategic differentiator. With the Internet of Things, retailers can leverage intelligence to make strategic, informed business decisions that improve customer loyalty and associate effectiveness while creating exciting experiences for their shoppers. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Shawn Harris to gain Zebra Technologies' perspective on how the Internet of Things is changing retail. Shawn is the Retail & Hospitality Industry lead with Zebra Technologies.
24 Minutes

Informatica - Data Intelligence

Organizations use data to grow by gathering insights and mitigating risks. And, Hadoop has emerged as a scalable and efficient data platform for delivering big data analytics. But with the growing volume, variety, and velocity of data, organizations are struggling to effectively put their data to work. Now, traditional data management platforms can be expensive and challenging to scale to meet modern data needs. So, to gain an edge, look for a modern data management platform that enables quick use of more data sources and eliminates the risk of data issues in your big data analytics environment. Outlook Series' Michael Lippis interviews Murthy Mathiprakasam to gain Informatica's' perspective on Big Data Management. Murthy is a Principal Product Marketing Manager for Informatica's Big Data products.
21 Minutes

IRI - Data Masking

We talk to David Friedland, the VP of Business Development at IRI. Short for Innovative Routines International, IRI is a data management ISV founded 40 years ago (in 1978) with its headquarters in Melbourne, Florida and support offices in more than 40 cities worldwide. IRI has been best known for its CoSort big data manipulation software, but more recently has been making its bones in the data protection market with its data masking product FieldShield, as well as a larger data lifecycle management platform that includes FieldShield, called Voracity. For the last 10 years, IRI’s ability to find and mask data in a fast, targeted way has earned it mentions or awards from the The Privacy and Data Security Law Journal and trade publications like CIO Applications, CIO Review, Computerworld, Corporate Vision, and DBTA Magazine, plus Research and Markets, Gartner, and The Bloor Group.
37 Minutes

Supply Chains Go Beyond Recycling

The rise on global waste is driving organizations to leverage water-soluble direct thermal materials with their supply chains. In light of the recent leuco dye shortage, traditional non-dissolvable direct thermal materials have experienced considerable price inflation. The previous price hikes for commoditized direct thermal products has undoubtedly reduced the price premiums that are often associated with utilizing water-soluble technologies. Many businesses are now reconsidering this game-changing technology and are ready to take advantage of the many unique benefits that water-soluble materials have to offer. Now joining us to discuss – environmentally sustainable water-soluble paper-based materials is Jonathan Jakubowski. Michael Lippis interviews Jonathan Jakubowski to gain SmartSolve Industries perspective on environmentally sustainable water-soluble paper-based materials. Jonathan is a Director with SmartSolve Industries.
22 Minutes

SAP - ITOA Real Time Insight

Almost everything in the data center generates log files, it’s not uncommon to see volumes of 100 million events per day. Those events are generated by servers, routers, applications, virtual machines, databases, and operating systems, among others. With this volume of data, it’s hard to pinpoint problems and correlate them across devices in real-time to address problems quickly. When an outage or performance issue does occur, teams work in parallel attempting to address the problem. Because teams typically use separate monitoring tools, it’s difficult to correlate events and quickly identify the root cause—and harder to predict issues before they impact users. Michael Lippis interviews John Schitka to gain SAP's perspective on leveraging IT Operations Analytics for Real Time Insight. John a Senior Director of Big Data Solutions Marketing for SAP.
40 Minutes

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