Let me know your thoughts around IoT and the gaps still in the industry around it! What’s IoT & Why It Matters for Fulfillment IoT connects devices (sensors, scanners, machines) to the internet to collect and share data in real-time. For warehouses, IoT can: Boost efficiency: Track inventory instantly. Cut costs: Spot issues like equipment downtime early. Improve accuracy: Reduce picking errors. Add value: Deliver faster, happier customers. Example: A $50 IoT sensor on a conveyor belt can alert you when it’s jammed, saving hours of downtime. Getting Started with IoT (Low-Tech Friendly) No need for a tech overhaul! Here’s an executable plan: Start Small: Buy affordable IoT sensors (e.g., RFID tags, temperature monitors). Example: Use Bluetooth trackers for high-value inventory. Focus on Pain Points: Struggling with misplaced pallets? Use IoT GPS tags. High energy bills? Smart plugs monitor power usage. Use Plug-and-Play Tools: Platforms like Tuya or AWS IoT offer user-friendly dashboards. No coding needed—just connect and monitor! Train Your Team: Run a 1-hour workshop to show staff how to read IoT alerts. Keep it simple: “Red light = check machine.” Measure ROI: Track metrics like order accuracy or downtime reduction. Example: A small IoT setup can save 5-10 hours/week in manual checks. Affordable: Start with a $100-200 pilot project. Scalable: Add more devices as you grow. Competitive Edge: Real-time data = faster decisions, happier clients. Future-Proof: IoT preps you for automation down the road. Real-World Win: A small 3PL in Ohio used IoT temp sensors to ensure cold-chain compliance, winning a $50K contract with a pharma client.

A few colleagues asked me if LiDAR would speed up the process of creating 3D digital twins. Interesting concept if you could overlay RFID or WMS data to visualize errors, successes etc,

What’s one piece of tech you think will redefine DCs in the next 5 years? I’m betting on AI-powered predictive analytics for trailer risk—it’s already helping me cut Critical Pull Time Misses by 15% OR it will be a zone based IoT strategy instead of a bin level strategy. Thoughts?