Retail automation is at a crossroads. With capital constraints and economic uncertainty, investment in supply chain technology is shifting.
In this episode of our Retail Technology Spotlight Series, we sit down with Kim Baudry, Dematic’s Market Development Director, to discuss trends in warehouse automation, AI-driven logistics, and the evolving role of digital twins in optimizing retail operations.
Will automation continue to grow, or are retailers shifting focus?
Watch as we explore the latest in supply chain efficiency, automation investments, and retail logistics strategies.
⏳ Timestamps:
- 0:00 – Introduction & welcome to Kim Baudry
- 1:03 – The current state of automation investment in retail
- 3:00 – Why supply chain automation is slowing down in 2025
- 5:45 – How economic uncertainty & interest rates impact investment
- 7:33 – Where retailers are focusing automation budgets now
- 10:05 – The role of AI & machine learning in warehouse optimization
- 12:50 – How digital twins help simulate supply chain changes
- 15:17 – Retailers “sweating their assets” & maximizing existing infrastructure
- 18:00 – The impact of tariffs & global trade shifts on supply chain strategies
- 22:05 – The future of supply chain efficiency & retail distribution
- 25:30 – Final thoughts
You can listen to the interview on the platform of your choice below:
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Be careful out there,
– Chris, Anne, and the Omni Talk team
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