Topic: Automation

Acquired in 2021 and enhanced since, Zebra's mobile robot collaborative order picking solution may be sold off.

A new ASCM report outlines how AI, automation, geopolitics, workforce evolution, and circularity will reshape supply chains in 2026 and what leaders must do to prepare.

Peak season used to feel like a mad dash, but DHL says the holidays don’t bring the same sense of chaos they once did. Thanks to years of planning, better forecasting, and rapid growth in robotics, the company is heading into the busiest stretch of the year with confidence instead of panic.

Warehouse leaders are under pressure to move faster, scale smarter, and keep teams engaged, all while dealing with labor shortages and rising customer expectations.

Greenwich, Conn.-based global contract logistics services provider GXO Logistics Inc. reported a company record for quarterly revenue, in its third quarter earnings announcement earlier this week. Revenue, at $3.4 billion, saw an 8% annual gain, with organic revenue up 4%, and net income, at $60 million, rose 42% annually. Adjusted earnings per share, at $0.79, was flat, topping Wall Street expectations, at $0.77.

Quarterly consolidated revenue, at $21.4 billion, fell 3.7% annually, and basic earnings per share, at $1.74 (topped Wall Street estimates of $1.29), fell $0.24, or 13.4%, annually. Total operating profit, at $1.8 billion, was off 9.1% annually. 

Kenco, GEODIS, Sysco, Maersk, and other logistics leaders will join the program at the 2025 NextGen Supply Chain Conference to showcase AI, automation, and strategies reshaping global logistics.

As global trade has seen significant shifts in a short time across 2025, coupled with the ongoing need for supply chains to build resilience and speed and become ever more agile, the role of the supply chain has subsequently evolved to being able to respond in short order to various things.

As e-commerce sales surge toward $8 trillion, third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are evolving to handle higher order volumes, tighter delivery windows, and complex returns using automation, AI, and integrated warehouse management systems (WMS). By offering scalable fulfillment, reverse logistics, and real-time visibility, 3PLs help shippers of all sizes optimize operations, cut costs, and enhance customer satisfaction in a rapidly changing digital marketplace.

Volatility has become the defining feature of warehouse and distribution operations. Labor shortages, fluctuating order volumes, supply chain delays, and rising costs have made agility essential. Agility at Work: How Warehouse Leaders Turn Uncertainty Into Advantage benchmarks how more than 120 senior supply chain executives are responding to this reality with data-driven agility. In this webinar, Dan Keto, President and CTO of Easy Metrics, dives into how leaders balance agility with accountability, manage labor costs under pressure, and sustain consistent performance...

We're excited to share the 2025 Warehouse Automation & Order Fulfillment Study, a brand-new research brief developed by Peerless Media Research in partnership with Hai Robotics.

Warehouse and logistics operations are evolving at an unprecedented pace, fueled by automation technologies designed to boost efficiency, enhance order and shipment accuracy, and address workforce challenges. From AI-powered software to advanced robotics, these innovations are transforming fulfillment strategies and redefining the future of logistics operations.

Discover Exclusive Insights from the 2025 Warehouse Automation and Order Fulfillment Study. Gain a competitive edge with key findings from a survey of over 125 executives involved in warehouse operations, automation, facility development, and distribution. Representing a broad range of industries—including manufacturing, retail/wholesale, transportation and warehousing, third-party logistics (3PL), and e-commerce/direct-to-consumer—this webinar shares what’s shaping their strategies, the challenges they’re navigating, and how they plan to adapt.

RAC ’25 one-day, virtual event will take place on September 17.

Mugsy, which operates primarily in direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales, struggled with inventory inaccuracies and parcel shipping delays, impacting its growth. After switching to Ryder and its acquired 3PL, Whiplash, Mugsy saw immediate improvements in operational accuracy, shipping cost management, and customer satisfaction.

Logistics automation isn’t just for the transportation team. From inbound to outbound, here’s how warehouse leaders can drive smarter, faster operations with practical automation strategies.

Using mobile robots for trailer and container unloading can empower companies to alleviate logistics challenges related to labor shortages, rising costs, and worker injury rates.

More companies are adopting robots to improve productivity, reduce physical strain, and offset workforce gaps.

Chicago-based industrial real estate firm JLL announced today it is expanding its service portfolio, with the addition of its new Advanced Manufacturing Group. Company officials said that this group is part of its Industries team, and will focus on delivering specialized industry-leading expertise and integrated solutions to developers, occupiers and investors involved in the manufacturing of complex, customized products.

As logistics operations race to adopt automation, AI, and analytics, true transformation depends on people—not just technology. In this column, we explore why workforce strategy must be central to digital supply chain initiatives. Featuring insights from Accenture leaders, the piece highlights how people-centric logistics can drive resilience, agility, and long-term success in a tech-driven future.