47 posts tagged with “warehouse automation”

North American robot orders were nearly flat in Q1 2026, but collaborative robots surged. Here is what logistics teams should take from the shift toward practical automation.

UK food logistics growth is moving beyond storage and transport as automated cold-chain warehouses add labeling, pallet reconfiguration, e-commerce picking, and traceable service events.

Warehouse robotics adoption is accelerating, but first-time buyers still need sharper business cases tied to labor, throughput, integration, and transportation promises.

Warehouse automation is moving upstream from fulfillment into production. Vertical farming shows why logistics teams need execution systems that manage inventory before it becomes an order.

The global WMS market is growing from $4.77B in 2026 to $10.89B by 2031. Here's what e-commerce shippers need to know about choosing, implementing, and integrating a WMS that actually keeps up with fulfillment complexity.

Roboteon’s AI4WMS points to a more practical automation era, where warehouses layer robotics onto existing WMS stacks instead of blowing up core systems to modernize.

Teradyne Robotics’ MC600 and MiR1200 show why warehouses are shifting toward flexible mobile automation that can handle pallet movement without fixed infrastructure.

Home Depot’s acquisition of Simpl Automation shows why retailers are prioritizing targeted warehouse automation that improves pick speed, cycle times, and storage density without betting the operation on a giant greenfield rebuild.

MODEX 2026 was not just a big trade show. Record attendance, a larger exhibitor base, and fresh MHI-Deloitte data show where warehouse and supply chain investment is concentrating in 2026: AI, practical automation, ergonomics, packaging, and orchestration.

Gartner’s new forecast is a serious signal for warehouse operators, but the real story is not lights-out fantasy. It is phased automation, better orchestration, and smarter labor design.