Technology isn't just changing how we shop, it's changing how goods are stored and delivered. This episode shows how understaffed distribution warehouses can now call upon robots to assist in retrieving orders and features a new type of automated warehouse that has eliminated the need for aisles between shelves in order to maximize storage capacity.

This episode shows how companies in Japan's seafood industry are adapting their business models to overcome challenges and increase sales.

[In Focus: China Powers Ahead in Global Auto Market]
The global auto industry is undergoing enormous changes as carmakers switch to clean energy vehicles and roll out smart technologies. This is fueling a realignment of the major players, with China moving closer to the front of the line.

[Global Trends: Japan's Inflatable Homes Offer Relief to Disaster Areas]
The frequency of earthquakes and other natural disasters around the world mean there is a constant need for temporary housing. We meet a university professor in Japan who designed an inflatable house that's providing relief to evacuees.