Definition
The use of machines or robots, operated manually or through automation, to perform tasks.
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Gather AI’s expansion into lift-mounted cameras and enhanced drones reflects a broader shift from scan-based tracking to continuous, AI-driven visibility that captures every movement inside the warehouse.
Automation-first warehouses succeed or fail based on software architecture, specifically how SaaS WMS, automation systems, and integrations are orchestrated as a unified, event-driven platform.
Supply chain leaders implementing warehouse automation should avoid overly customized systems and instead prioritize modular, composable architectures that improve scalability, reduce operational risk, and adapt to changing fulfillment demands.
A Mecalux–MIT survey of more than 2,000 warehouse leaders shows that AI adoption has reached mainstream maturity, is driving operational gains, expanding the workforce, and ushering in a new era of intelligent, self-optimizing warehouse networks.
Our annual survey shows that inventory challenges persist, but adoption of automation and technology remains strong, supported by rising CapEx budgets. The survey also highlights shifts in DC building and network trends, as operators adapt their…
Humanoid robots offer unique potential in warehouses designed for people, but current limitations in efficiency, performance, and ROI mean they remain experimental rather than ready for full-scale deployment.
FedEx Supply Chain, Sysco, and GNC have been named 2025 NextGen End User Award winners for their innovative use of AI, digital transformation, and robotics to advance supply chain performance.
The 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Start-up Award celebrates innovative young companies transforming supply chain operations with cutting-edge technology. This year’s winner, Dexory, is redefining warehouse visibility and data intelligence with its…
Quickcode.ai, Easy Metrics and Corvus Robotics have been named the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference Solution Provider Award winners and will be honored at the October conference in Nashville.
Robotics 24/7 and parent company Peerless Media, have announced the speaker and session lineup for the 2025 Robotics Application Conference (RAC ’25).
