The Warehouse Revolution - by Peter Devenyi & Miguel Pinilla & Jim Stollberg (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

This book is a must-read for technologists, retailers, and investors who seek to understand the warehouse automation industry and the tradeoffs of the various technologies.

It walks through an array of automation options using understandable terms. It describes the history of the industry and how e-commerce catapulted warehouse automation to the forefront of supply chain operations.

The Warehouse Revolution will also be of interest to those who are just curious and seek to understand what's happening behind the curtain-the highly choreographed movement of people and machines that enable packages to show up at our respective doorsteps in less than a day.

Review Quotes

I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in warehouse automation. It provides a comprehensive overview of the topic, including the latest technologies and trends. The authors draw from their extensive experience and deep knowledge of both the industry and the science to provide an excellent explanation of the benefits of warehouse automation and how it can help businesses improve efficiency and competitiveness. I particularly enjoyed the sections on software and the future evolution of the industry, with artificial intelligence and robotics being two of the most promising technologies for warehouse automation. Overall, this is an essential read for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of logistics.--Dr. Eike Boehm, Retired CTO, KION Group

The Warehouse Revolution is a must read for anyone who has an interest in the rapidly evolving warehouse automation industry. The authors, all veteran industry experts, have written a comprehensive, easy to read, and very interesting history of this industry, which has evolved from being a mere cost center to being a critical element of competitiveness in many industries.--Rick Wagoner, Retired CEO, General Motors

The Warehouse Revolution offers a comprehensive and easy-to-read account of the past, present, and future of the warehousing industry and all associated technologies. It should serve as a launch pad for anyone who is new to the industry or for those who are facing automation investment decisions in the coming years. With unprecedented market growth levels anticipated over the course of the next decade, this book couldn't have come at a better time!--Jeff Moss, CEO, Ascential Technologies