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Arthur and his team have extensive experience working on large warehouse design and build.
AUTOMATION AS AN ENABLER
With COVID-19 restrictions impacting supply chain and logistics operations, and retailers seeing a spike in demand, Arthur Dardoumbas Director – Supply Chain Solutions at ThreeSixty says businesses need to consider the application, the commercials and overall business and operation requirements before rushing to implement automated solutions.
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hifts in consumer demands and expectations have placed more pressure on supply chain and logistics processes than ever before. In Australia, the online shopping boom is causing many retailers and 3PL providers to look at automation as a way of dealing with increased demand. In recent years automation has taken centre stage in warehousing and logistics operations. While much of the technology is not new, it is becoming increasingly viable and easier to adapt. Supply chain consultancy EFT conducted recent research revealing that 63 per cent of logistics professionals surveyed are investing in automation technology to deal with the challenges of shipping goods in 2020. 42 | MHD JULY 2020
Much of the team at ThreeSixty previously worked together at Toll.
