In this session from the 2026 Automating the Warehouse Virtual Summit, Rebecca Marquez of PMMI discusses how packaging has evolved from a final fulfillment step into a critical driver of throughput, cost control, and customer experience. Drawing on four PMMI research studies, Marquez explains how increasing order complexity and persistent labor shortages are driving a structural shift toward automation at the end of the line.
Key topics include:
The presentation highlights specific growth areas such as palletizing, case packing, and integrated load seal systems, while offering a five-move playbook for warehouse and DC leaders to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable, data-driven automation strategies.
In this session from the 2026 Automating the Warehouse Virtual Summit, Rebecca Marquez of PMMI discusses how packaging has evolved from a final fulfillment step into a critical driver of throughput, cost control, and customer experience. Drawing on four PMMI research studies, Marquez explains how increasing order complexity and persistent labor shortages are driving a structural shift toward automation at the end of the line.
Key topics include:
The presentation highlights specific growth areas such as palletizing, case packing, and integrated load seal systems, while offering a five-move playbook for warehouse and DC leaders to identify bottlenecks and implement scalable, data-driven automation strategies.