Over 63% global warehouse operators rely on automation to ensure safety: Study

According to Zebra Technologies’ latest Warehousing Vision Study titled, ‘Elevating Every Move: The Formula for High-Performance Warehousing’, in 2024, India’s total warehousing stock has reportedly surpassed 500 million square feet, making the safety of frontline employees a critical focus alongside operational efficiency. As safety emerges as a top priority, automation tools are increasingly recognised as essential not only for optimising operations but also for safeguarding workers. The frontline workers clearly communicated the benefits of automating warehouse operations – and the risks of not automating fast enough. According to the study, 63% of global warehouse leaders plan to implement both artificial intelligence (AI) software (63% in APAC including India)and augmented reality (AR) (65% in APAC including India) within five years. In addition, 64% surveyed globally plan to increase spending on warehouse modernization in the next five years, with APAC leaders including India at 63%. Meanwhile, 63% plan to accelerate their modernization timelines by 2029, similar to 64% in APAC including India.