Smarter warehousing: Robotics and AI transforming distribution hubs

By- Rajveer Shah, Director and Head of the AI and Robotic wing, MITSUMI Distribution

Most of what you see in the modern world has probably been produced, processed and packed in a warehouse. Enterprises that overlook the optimization of warehouses are facing a grim reality with 58% of business leaders identifying warehouse inefficiency as the main cause behind losing sales opportunities. Poor experiences with logistics translate to 69% of consumers being less likely to make a return purchase. Today’s Indian logistics is on track to surpass US$ 380 billion by 2025. With so much on the line, we cannot afford to make mistakes that can be easily rectified.

The answer remains in the buzzword of 2025: Artificial Intelligence.

AI is redefining innovation in supply chains globally, rising to combat the unpredictability of modern consumer needs. Labor shortages, skyrocketing e-commerce demand, global competition make the pressure on ...