RESHORING & NEARSHORING: SC SHIFTS ARE CHANGING WHSE OPS & NEED FOR AUTOMATION

While reshoring and nearshoring address vulnerabilities in long supply chains, they also introduce new challenges, particularly in warehouse operations. Traditional global supply chains relied on massive container shipments and long lead times, but regionalized production requires a more dynamic, decentralized distribution model. Warehouses must now handle more frequent, smaller shipments while accommodating increased SKU complexity. Compounding these issues, labor shortages in logistics and fulfillment make it nearly impossible to scale traditional warehouse operations without automation.