Flexible automation will play a growing role of in warehouse operations. As the industry shifts towards more adaptable, AI-enhanced solutions, businesses will gain the agility needed to stay competitive in an increasingly dynamic market.

Warehouse operations face unprecedented challenges, including rising labor costs, low unemployment, fluctuating demand, and increasing customer expectations across B2B and B2C channels. The self-optimizing warehouse — driven by advanced warehouse execution systems (WES) powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning — represents a revolution in fulfillment efficiency. 

With business climates shifting across the country and across the globe, supply chains and their strategic partners exist in a constant state of flux—2025 will continue in the same vein, with some caveats to consider.

If the union had gone on strike, it would been the largest work stoppage at a U.S. retail chain in history, and the first for a big-box retailer.

Getting closer to customers has become a major priority for manufacturers that are looking to reduce transportation costs and delivery times. Expectations for faster delivery have risen thanks to the “Amazon effect.” Add in disruptions from recent years — the pandemic, geopolitical instability, extreme weather, trade issues, labor unrest — and you have a mandate for the increasing realignment of supply chains, production and sourcing. 

Navigating the world of SaaS funding can be as complex as developing groundbreaking solutions. Join Keith Moore, CEO, AutoScheduler.AI and Vasant Kamath, General Partner, Noro-Moseley Partners in this insightful webinar, where industry leaders and investors come together to discuss the latest trends and best practices for supply chain investment across startups and corporations.  

Companies need technology that not only improves order fulfillment metrics, but helps retain workers by making it easier to hit productivity targets, and to stay engaged.

Over the last three years, RDU1 workers have demanded a $5-an-hour raise, longer breaks, more time off, and improved mental health resources.