The Warehouse Revolution

Pete Devenyi spent his 40-year engineering career working in software and technology development, leading large technical organizations at global companies like BlackBerry and Dematic. He earned bachelor's and master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toronto. Currently, he consults in the field of Warehouse Automation and Logistics and teaches engineering leadership at the University of Toronto. Miguel Pinilla has over 30 years' experience in the supply chain information systems industry. He held leadership positions at Dematic, RedPrairie (now Blue Yonder), SmartTurn, and Navis. Originally from Spain, he obtained a Senior Engineer Degree in Industrial engineering from ICAI and came to the US as a Fulbright scholar, obtaining a Masters in Engineering degree from Carnegie Mellon and a PhD from Stanford in Manufacturing Information Systems. Currently, he is principal of Salduba Technologies, advising clients in the field of Supply Chain Automation. Jim Stollberg has business experience spanning over 35 years. He held senior executive roles in the automation and management consulting industries, including leadership positions with Dematic, HK Systems, and Accenture. He earned his bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Marquette University, where he also serves as Executive in Residence and as a member of the Supply Chain & Operations Management Advisory Board.

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