New Report: Warehouses Prioritize Throughput & Smart Software for ROI

A new global report by AutoStore, analyzed by Swisslog, reveals that an overwhelming 93% of supply chain leaders consider improving throughout their top warehouse priority for 2025. This significant shift underscores the urgent need for businesses to optimize automation and software capabilities to achieve higher performance and faster returns on investment.

Despite 97% of warehouses having implemented some form of automation, nearly half (48%) are still less than 50% automated, highlighting substantial growth potential. The report emphasizes that advanced automation control software, such as Swisslog’s SynQ platform, can significantly boost efficiency, including up to a 20% increase in bin retrieval speeds.

Experts stress that automation alone is no longer enough; robust software integration across multiple systems is crucial to prevent operational complexity and fully leverage data-driven performance improvements. This holistic approach is vital for companies aiming to maximize throughput, optimize order fulfillment, and adapt to fluctuating demands in the rapidly growing global e-commerce and logistics markets.

Source: UAE News 24/7 (citing “The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment 2025” report by AutoStore, analyzed by Swisslog)