As we step into 2025, the warehousing sector is on track for substantial change.
With increased market volatility, staff shortages, and interconnected supply chains growing, many businesses are shifting to more agile, efficient, and resilient strategies.
Here’s a quick look at the top 6 trends and innovations shaping our industry with actionable takeaways.

1. Smart Inventory Slotting
Ever wonder where the optimal location for your inventory is at any given time? Machine learning applications can use historical data and real-time analytics to optimize the placement of products within a warehouse.
Key benefits:
- Reduced labor costs
- Reduced product obsolescence
- Increased warehouse cube utilization
- Demand Planning
Our contribution: Powered by Co-Pilot, our dynamic slotting solution advises workers on the optimal location for products based on velocity, seasonality, and specific customer buying patterns.

2. AMRs (or Autonomous Mobile Robots)
AMRs have been a major investment for many businesses experiencing rapid growth. Their ability to adapt to dynamic workflows makes them a crucial tool for businesses that prioritize operational efficiency.
Applications:
- Automated order picking
- Returns processing
- Cold storage operations (where human efficiency may be limited)

3. Real-Time Location Systems (RTLS)
By 2026, RTLS technology (or Real-Time Locating Systems) is forecasted to reach a 26.5% growth rate—one of the fastest-growing technologies for warehousing and logistics. These systems use a network of IoT-based devices to show the precise location of inventory, forklifts, and personnel.
Applications:
- Route optimization for forklifts
- Automated asset tracking
- Optimal task allocation
Our contribution: A task engine distributor that automatically creates and distributes warehouse tasks based on worker location and real-time production output. Through a new technology partnership with HID, we’ll be introducing cost-effective LBS solutions in 2025.

4. Integration of Augmented Reality (AR) technology
Augmented Reality technologies open a wide range of applications in the warehouse. Companies like Ford and Volkswagen have achieved dramatic ROI results—using AR headsets during design & prototyping, and assembly.
Key benefits:
- Enhanced productivity
- Streamlined worker training
- Surprisingly accessible and cost-effective
Our contribution: Through our partnership with Insider Navigation, a leader and patent holder in AR, our solutions will help with facilities management, equipment maintenance, quality control, and production monitoring.
5. Cloud-Based Systems
Cloud-based solutions can collect and store large datasets in a centralized area. Transitioning to a cloud-based ERP is typically regarded as a smart long-term strategy—especially for those considering future plans with warehouse automation.
Key benefits:
- Stronger security
- Easier scalability
- Lower internal maintenance
Our contribution: Our solutions are compatible with various cloud-based systems. Most recently, we’re excited to announce compatibility with Infor’s Sytelines/CSI ERP, BarTender Cloud, and NiceLabel Cloud Integrations.
6. Increased Customer Demand for Proof of Delivery
It’s not just speed that customers want, it’s also visibility. Many customers expect notifications throughout the shipping process – when the order is confirmed when the goods are picked, shipped, in transit, and delivered.
Key benefits:
- Builds reliability
- Reduces disputes
- Improved Efficiency in Invoicing
Our contribution: A POD feature that gives visibility of products on your delivery vehicles and enables delivery confirmation through signature and image capture. Use a new datapoint, “delivery status,” to track shipments, helping to identify orders for invoicing.

Our Last Words
By planning for emerging trends, businesses can remain competitive in a quickly evolving market.
The most prevalent strategy we’ve seen? Companies focused on building more intelligent warehouses that maintain an ecosystem of their own.
For warehousing operations of any size, agility, resilience, and efficiency will remain important goals for 2025.