Navigating the Future: AI, E-Commerce Growth, and Data Security
E-commerce continues to grow — is your business ready?
E-commerce continues its rapid ascent, reshaping the retail landscape and putting immense pressure on fulfillment operations. In Q3 2024, U.S. e-commerce sales reached $300.1 billion, accounting for 16.2% of total retail sales — a 7.4% increase from the same period in 2023 (census.gov).
This growth isn’t just about consumer preference; it signals a shift in logistics, requiring fulfillment centers to process more orders, faster, and with greater accuracy. As demand escalates, warehouses must adapt to challenges like labor shortages, SKU complexity, and the push for same-day shipping. Traditional fulfillment methods struggle to keep pace, making automation a key differentiator in meeting efficiency goals.
In 2025, the fulfillment industry will face a defining moment: those who embrace scalable, intelligent automation will stay ahead, while those relying on outdated systems risk falling behind. OSARO’s AI-driven robotic bagging solutions are designed to meet the demands of high-volume fulfillment — reducing errors and optimizing labor to ensure seamless, efficient operations.
Addressing concerns around data safety and AI-powered systems
AI-powered robotics are transforming warehouses, optimizing everything from inventory movement to order fulfillment. But as automation scales, data security becomes just as critical as efficiency.
In Packaging Technology Today, OSARO’s VP of Operations, Gemma Ross, discusses why robotics vendors must take a proactive approach to data responsibility to ensure trust in AI-driven solutions.
?Read the full article here.
Traditional vs. robotic AI
AI is transforming industries—but how does robotic AI differ from traditional AI, and why does it matter for your operations?
In this edition, our Sales Director, Kelly Lang, breaks down the key differences, highlighting how robotic AI applies intelligence to the physical world—improving productivity, reducing errors, and driving real change for businesses like yours.
Want to see how this could impact your operations? Let’s start the conversation here.
Where to find OSARO next
Catch OSARO in action at these upcoming events:
PROMAT 2025: March 17-20 ? McCormick Place, Chicago
Automate?2025: May 12-15 ? Huntington Place, Detroit
Interested in talking to the team 1:1 about your operations at either event? Schedule a meeting with us here!
Contact OSARO
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