176 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 10, ISSUE 10 SCA’s future focus is its attention to labor management systems. Garcia believes that these systems will have to adapt to support gig workers and offer flexible work schedules which we know the workforce wants. Managing flexible schedules consisting possibly of overlapping 2, 4 and 6 hour shifts can create a daunting planning task for warehouse operators trying to manage inbound and outbound SLAs. Labor management systems need to evolve beyond the tracking and reporting of standards and into robust labor planning and scheduling systems. “Our focus will be on solving this labor issue through warehouse orchestration, advanced automation, and managing labor,” he explains. In an ever-shifting landscape where change remains the sole constant, Spinnaker SCA’s commitment to innovation, labor solutions, and strategic partnerships makes it a paragon of adaptability and foresight in the evolving landscape of supply chain management. the best solutions for our clients,” he clarifies. The company’s relationship with AutoStore is particularly noteworthy. “We have a direct relationship with AutoStore, allowing us to size and perform advisory services directly. If a solution is viable, we then go to a reseller to get it deployed,” Garcia adds. We are working on creating similar relationships with other advanced automation providers. Navigating the Future: Labor, Automation, and Flexibility As industries grapple with labor shortages and technological shifts, Spinnaker SCA has its eyes set on the horizon. Garcia identifies warehouse orchestration as a technology that will be “heavily needed” in the coming years. “This ties into AI and ML, which are crucial for automation technologies like co-bots and autonomous robots that help augment the workforce,” he adds. Perhaps the most intriguing aspect of Spinnaker
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