Labour shortages, rising wages and supply chain volatility make inaction the biggest risk in fmcg logistics. Here’s how warehouse automation, AI and the right logistics partner deliver not just resilience but margin advantage.

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Fmcg logistics operations have faced the ultimate stress test in 2026.

Cost and margin pressures have combined with labour shortages to expose weaknesses in large, legacy supply chain operations.

But vulnerability isn’t inevitable.

In the warehouse of the future, automation supports every stage of a product’s journey in and out of the facility – from autonomous handling equipment to advanced robotics and tech-optimised transport.

Forward-thinking fmcg businesses are already deploying cutting-edge technology, including AI, to build resilience against external pressures – maintaining high service levels while controlling costs.

In this new report from Grocer Vision and GXO, experts reveal why inaction is now the biggest risk in fmcg logistics and how targeted investment in automation and AI can deliver long-term margin advantage. It explores:

  • How automation is supporting every element of the modern fmcg warehouse
  • The role of AI as the connective tissue linking modern logistics 
  • The key performance indicators technology can boost, including on-time, in-full (OTIF) delivery
  • How modular technology lets businesses invest at their own pace and target spend effectively
  • Why modern third-party logistics providers (3PLs) are strategic long-term partners, not just service providers
  • How automating repetitive tasks frees people to take on higher-value roles

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GXO Logistics is the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, helping leading FMCG manufacturers, retailers and grocers keep products flowing efficiently from factory to shelf. With around 150,000 colleagues across more than 1,000 sites, GXO combines global scale with local expertise to deliver advanced warehousing, automation, AI-powered optimisation and transport solutions that improve service, productivity and resilience across increasingly complex supply chains.View full Profile

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