Warehouse Operations Prioritize Efficiency to Maximize Return on Investment, According to Swisslog Report
In the rapidly evolving world of logistics, the need for businesses to optimize automation and software capabilities is becoming increasingly urgent. According to the State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment 2025 report, nearly half of the warehouses surveyed are less than 50% automated. This report, analysed by Swisslog, highlights the significance of software-driven optimization and seamless integration in warehouse management and fulfillment.
Advanced automation control software can potentially increase bin retrieval speeds by up to 20%, a significant efficiency gain that directly improves throughput. Through software-driven optimization, businesses can achieve up to a 20% increase in bin retrieval speeds by optimizing bin selection and order batching. This is a priority for warehouse leaders in 2025, with 93% of respondents rating improving throughput as "very" or "extremely important."
Seamless integration across multiple systems is critical as automation expands. Without it, operational complexity increases, undermining data-driven performance improvements and agility. Integrated software ecosystems ensure smooth coordination between warehouse execution, automation controls, inventory management, order processing, and shipping logistics, thereby preventing bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Swisslog's SynQ platform addresses the risks of fragmented automation systems by providing a single, unified software solution to manage and optimize automation assets. This platform is a focus of the report as a means to drive meaningful improvements in important metrics.
The Middle East logistics market is expected to double this year since 2020. In this region, where omnichannel retail and an e-commerce sector projected to reach US$50 billion by 2025, the pressure to improve throughput, maximize density, optimize order fulfillment, and adapt to demand spikes is mounting.
Rami Younes, General Manager at Swisslog Middle East, comments, "Businesses that want to stay competitive must focus on software that enhances performance and integrates seamlessly across technologies." The report warns of the risks of fragmented automation systems, which can lead to inefficiencies and limit the value of operational data.
The State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment 2025 report identifies key operational priorities in warehouse management and fulfillment. Flexible automation software enables businesses to adapt to evolving customer demands, streamline omnichannel fulfillment, and maximize both throughput and storage density. The report underscores the growing urgency for businesses to optimize automation and software capabilities to unlock higher operational performance and faster ROI in increasingly automated warehouses.
The full State of Warehouse Management and Fulfillment 2025 report is available to download here. Businesses that wish to stay ahead of the curve in the competitive logistics industry would do well to heed its advice.
- In the rapidly growing Middle East logistics market, where e-commerce is projected to reach US$50 billion by 2025, finance for advanced automation and software solutions, such as flexible automation software, may prove essential for businesses seeking to stay competitive and adapt to evolving customer demands.
- As technology continues to shape the business landscape, the integration of seamless software ecosystems in the logistics industry, as demonstrated by Swisslog's SynQ platform, is a critical investment for warehouse leaders, offering solutions to manage and optimize automation assets, thereby enhancing operational performance and faster return on investment (ROI).
