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COVER STORY
SAMIR GANDHI
Managing Director, Gandhi Automations
“Trade policies, tariffs, and diplomatic
relations will in昀氀uence supply chain dynamics,
requiring companies to stay agile”
Trends Shaping the Warehousing
Industry in 2025
As we approach 2025, the warehousing industry is set to undergo
significant transformation, fuelled by several key trends. The
ongoing surge in e-commerce demands more agile and highly
automated warehousing solutions. A major development will be
the integration of advanced robotics and AI, driving improved
operational e昀케ciency and scalability. The growing reliance on
data analytics will enable warehouses to optimise inventory
management and better forecast demand, enhancing overall
performance. Sustainability will also remain in the spotlight, with
companies laying strong emphasis on green building practices
and the adoption of renewable energy in warehouse operations.
Rethinking Logistics: Adapting to
Geopolitical Dynamics and Labour
Shortages
Geopolitical factors will continue to play a signi昀椀cant role in shaping
international trade and logistics in 2025. Trade policies, tari昀昀s,
and diplomatic relations will in昀氀uence supply chain dynamics,
requiring companies to stay agile and informed. Businesses must
develop robust risk management strategies to address potential
disruptions stemming from political instability or global trade
Samir Gandhi explores the transformative
trends shaping the warehousing and logistics
industries in 2025. He highlights the growing
role of automation, AI, and robotics, which are
enhancing operational efficiency and scalability
to meet the demands of the rapidly expanding
e-commerce sector. Gandhi also discusses the
increasing importance of sustainability, with
green building practices and renewable energy
becoming integral to warehouse operations.
Furthermore, he emphasises the need for
businesses to adapt to geopolitical dynamics,
labor shortages, and evolving regulatory
standards. Forging ahead, Gandhi advises
companies to embrace innovation, foster
a collaborative culture, and invest in data
analytics to stay competitive and ensure longterm success in a rapidly changing landscape.
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