Will Your Next Warehouse Employee Be AI? From Labour Automation to Decision Automation

23 Jun 2026

Warehouses have spent decades investing in software that records information and people who interpret it. But what happens when software can begin identifying problems, recommending actions and eventually executing tasks autonomously?

This session explores how AI is evolving from a reporting tool into an operational team member, shifting automation from physical labour to operational decision-making.

Through real-world inventory, warehouse and manufacturing examples, we'll demonstrate how AI can identify stock risks, monitor business performance, surface operational bottlenecks and help teams make faster decisions with less effort.

Key Learnings:

Attendees will see practical examples of how businesses can leverage AI today and where the future of autonomous operations is heading.
The Next Automation Opportunity Isn't Physical Labour, It's Cognitive Labour
For decades we've focused on automating movement, handling and execution. The next frontier is reducing the time, effort and expertise required to make operational decisions.

Agentic AI Can Turn Data Into Action, Not Just Insights
Traditional systems tell you what happened. Agentic AI can identify issues, recommend actions and increasingly execute workflows on your behalf, helping organisations move from reactive reporting to proactive operations.

The Future of Operations Is Outcome-Driven, Not Process-Driven
By combining business data, business objectives, operator intent and broader industry context, Agentic AI can help organisations focus on achieving outcomes rather than simply executing processes. This enables faster, more informed decision-making across inventory, warehousing and supply chain operations.

Speakers
Rigan Wallis
Rigan Wallis, Account Executive APAC - Fishbowl