Getting the most out of automation in warehouse logistics

Automation is transforming logistics, and the biggest benefits come when buildings are designed to support it from the start. As companies boost investment in automation, they focus on creating facilities that are adaptable, efficient, and people focused.

An automation-ready warehouse optimizes material flow and changeovers with layouts that accommodate variable inventory, modular racking, and efficient conveyance. As roles shift from manual handling to robotics, environments must support workforce adaptation through training, safety, and comfort.

Infrastructure plays a critical role. Floors, clear heights, and foundations must meet equipment specifications, while utilities, data connectivity, and maintenance access are planned early to ensure safety and uptime. Coordination with technology partners aligns building systems with operational goals.

Automation is the path to a more resilient, responsive supply chain. When industrial architecture and robotic logistics systems work together, warehouses move goods faster, protect workers, and adapt to changing markets.

Architect Lilly Maniet can share:

• Strategies for optimizing layout and flow for autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and conveyors
• Infrastructure, utilities, and network design for automation
• Safety protocols and maintenance planning for robotic zones
• Workforce comfort, training, and change-management strategies