“Policy changes are “supercharging cold storage” in 2026, with the recent push for simpler, natural ingredients reducing shelf-stable products and increasing refrigeration needs. These cold chain and warehouse environments can be particularly rough for workers, typically involving extreme cold temperatures, poor visibility, uncomfortable and unstable surfaces, and disorganized objects that shifted during transport. At the loading dock, extreme temperatures can be equally challenging.
Reducing labor challenges and injuries in these environments is one of the key benefits of automation…
Increased adoption of reliable automation is possible largely due to the recent emergence of AI hardware, machine learning and advanced robotic vision. Businesses eager to further automate their operations can now consider a wide range of in-market, proven solutions already at work.”
Ken specifically highlights solutions for:
Read the full article, “Has Warehouse Automation Finally Reached its Potential?,” at Food Logistics and be sure to check out Ken’s other articles while you’re there.
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