Bridget Mccrea

By July 1, 2026 As warehouses add more automation and robotics, the software behind the operation has to manage more connections across people, inventory and equipment.

By July 1, 2026 Software plays a central role in today's busy automated fulfillment centers, where companies use connected systems to manage

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming an integral part of supply chain planning and execution software, helping organizations improve forecasting, inventory management, transportation, and warehouse operations. While many companies are still building the data and governance needed for broader adoption, early AI applications are already delivering measurable gains in productivity, decision-making, and operational efficiency.

AS/RS technology continues to evolve beyond simple storage and retrieval, helping warehouses manage SKU volatility, labor constraints, complex order flows, and changing business demands while improving space utilization and operational efficiency. This feature explores eight key ways AS/RS is helping distribution operations simplify workflows, increase flexibility, support cold chain requirements, and play a larger role in end-to-end warehouse execution.

By July 1, 2026 Walk through a warehouse that uses automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and you'll probably notice what workers

By · July 1, 2026 Take a quick look around the business environment right now and you probably won't find a single nook or cranny where

As supply chain roles expand, professionals and companies are looking harder at which certifications and programs deliver the best return on investment.

Warehouse software is evolving alongside automation, with companies seeking platforms that can better coordinate inventory, labor, and equipment across increasingly complex operations. This feature examines how the roles of WMS, WES, and WCS continue to converge, why true end-to-end orchestration remains challenging, and what warehouse leaders should consider as they evaluate the next generation of execution software.

New freight classification rules are giving warehouse and transportation operations a new reason to get pallet dimensions, weight and packaging data right.

The 2026 Software & Automation Outlook Survey finds that warehouse software remains at the center of automation strategies, with companies continuing to invest in WMS, TMS, planning platforms, and cloud-based applications despite ongoing economic uncertainty. The survey also highlights growing interest in AI, machine learning, and connected software systems as organizations seek greater visibility, productivity, and coordination across increasingly automated warehouse operations.