With our huge portfolio of warehousing and logistics property across the globe, we note that global research and advisory company, Gartner predicts that by the end of the decade, 50 percent of new warehouses in developed markets will be robot-centric, human-optional facilities.
Gartner says that with labour costs rising and workers increasingly unwilling to perform manual tasks, organisations can no longer rely on hiring alone –accelerating the adoption of robotics and other smart technologies.
It recommends early integration of digital twin and simulation models to validate layouts before construction, scalable software-defined robotics platforms to reduce obsolescence risk and long-term vendor partnerships to support future integration and expansion. While Gartner’s prediction sounds bold, it won’t surprise anyone close to the space. Labour pressures, shifting workforce dynamics and more capable AI orchestration mean this was always the direction of travel. The real question now is what it takes to make it work in practice.
By combining cutting-edge technology with sustainable design, the U-Freight Group’s fulfilment centres not only deliver value to our clients but also demonstrates our commitment to investing in our portfolio of warehousing and logistics property across the UK.
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