Technology adoption was a fast-moving field before 2020, and the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated these advancements exponentially. In general terms, technology has advanced more in the last 20 than in the last 200 years. Implementing the right software, hardware and robotics can help foodservice distributors be more efficient, improve safety and adapt to the future labor market.
While some distributors are well on their way on their warehouse innovation journey, others are just beginning to explore how to make tech work for them. There are few one-size-fits-all solutions in the space, so customizing and mixing-and-matching solutions is the most realistic path for foodservice distributors.
This free brief explores various warehouse technologies, as well as the basics of building a scalable innovation strategy.
