In this episode of Warehouse Automation Matters, Mary Hart interviews Derek Morse from Barrett Distribution about the transformative role of analytics in warehousing. They discuss how analytics has evolved from manual data collection to a data-optimized approach, the key performance indicators (KPIs) that warehouse leaders should track, and the challenges of adopting a data-driven strategy. Morse also shared insights on emerging trends like AI and machine learning, the balance between automation and human decision-making, and offered advice for warehouse leaders looking to enhance their analytics strategy.

00:00

Introduction to Warehouse Analytics

02:50

The Evolution of Analytics in Warehousing

05:24

Key Performance Indicators in Warehousing

08:07

Data-Driven Decision Making and Challenges

09:23

Emerging Trends in Warehouse Automation