Guest: Brandon Coats of MHS counters misconceptions about artificial intelligence; Highlights from ProMatDX 2021, looking at new technologies and trends in material handling and supply chain

In this episode, guest Brandon Coats, global product manager for robotics and vision at Material Handling Systems (MHS), discusses artificial intelligence. We have all heard of AI and its potential for improving our lives. Coats talks about some of the misconceptions about artificial intelligence and offers some practical applications where AI can improve distribution operations. We also look at this week's ProMatDX 2021. This virtual experience of North America's largest material handling show did not disappoint. We discuss the 8th Annual Industry Report and what it says about the health of the industry and how supply chain leaders are boosting their technology spending to build resilience in their operations. We look at the products awarded as most innovative at the show. We discuss how automation may or may not be the right fit, depending on your products, market, and a number of other factors. And we examine how one company scaled automation within their distribution facility in less than 90 days. Articles and resources mentioned in this episode: Material Handling Systems (MHS) Supply chain leaders boost tech spending to build resilience MHI honors innovation award winners Businesses need to right-size the automation level for their operation Crocs takes the fast track to automated picking 9th Annual State of Retail Supply Chain Report DC VELOCITY's Covid-19 coverage Visit DCVelocity.com for the latest news. Send feedback about this podcast to [email protected]. Podcast sponsored by Honeywell Intelligrated Other links About DC VELOCITY Subscribe to DC VELOCITY Sign up for our FREE newsletters Advertise with DC VELOCITY Top 10 Supply Chain Management Podcasts