Join Claire Bottle, Chief Executive of the UK Warehousing Association, and Dexory’s expert team for an insightful discussion on the future of warehousing. Learn about 2025 trends, automation adoption, sustainability, workforce evolution, and how the industry is transforming to meet growing demands.
Topics covered include:
1. How automation is changing warehouse operations
2. Consumer expectations driving efficiency and flexibility
3. Workforce diversity and human-robot collaboration
4. Sustainability strategies for net-zero warehousing
5. Why data and transparency are critical for 3PLs
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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction
01:49 Introduction of Claire Bottle, UKWA Chief Executive
02:18 80 Warehouses in a year: Key learnings
03:45 Trends in consumer expectations: Demands for speed, variety, and sustainability
05:57 Automation in warehousing: Why only 10-15% of warehouses are automated and what’s holding back adoption
08:05 Flexible and scalable automation: How automation can provide quick ROI for 3PLs
10:48 How 3PLS are adapting: The rise of on-demand warehousing and the shift to flexible contracts
14:00 Workforce evolution with robotics: Diversity and wellbeing
17:25 Sustainability in warehousing: Balancing the need for speed and efficiency with the push for sustainability and net-zero goals
23:00 How data is enabling better inventory management, transparency, and decision-making in warehousing
26:10 Human and robot collaboration: Breaking misconceptions
33:19 The future workforce in warehousing: Jobs are more rewarding and inclusive
36:50 Final thoughts and predictions: Reflections on the industry’s future and the role of collaboration, innovation, and sustainability
38:41 Questions and how to connect