From cold chain robotics to humanoid AI, what will actually deliver value on the warehouse floor in 2026 might surprise you.

At CeMAT 2026, Shane and Paul sat down with John Sauer from OPEX, Daniele Farioli from Modula, Maryam Ziaee from Slimstock, and Adam Frank from SugarAI, along with a Daemon robotics showcase, to break down what’s real versus hype.

In this episode, we cover:

How next-gen AS/RS systems are enabling multi-temperature storage without traditional cold rooms

What humanoid robots can actually do today and how VR-trained AI models are shaping warehouse automation

The evolution of vertical storage systems and how businesses are scaling high-speed fulfilment

How inventory optimisation platforms are improving stock accuracy, cutting waste, and lifting revenue

Why most manufacturers are sitting on untapped data and how AI-driven CRM is unlocking better forecasting

If you’re running warehouse operations, supply chain, or manufacturing, this episode gives you a grounded view of where automation and AI are really delivering results right now.

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