📌 Intralogistics Insiders Podcast – Episode with Simon Houghton, Director of Sales, Northern Europe at Geek+
Warehouse automation has come a long way—but not fast enough. Many companies are still struggling with outdated manual processes, rising costs, and labor shortages. In this episode of Intralogistics Insiders, Simon Houghton from Geek+ breaks down the current state of automation and what companies must do to stay competitive.
💡 “Most warehouses are still 80% manual. If you don’t automate now, your competitors will—and you’ll fall behind.”
🔍 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The biggest barriers to warehouse automation—and how to overcome them.
✅ How AMRs and goods-to-person systems are reducing warehouse labor by 80-90%.
✅ The ROI of automation—and why it’s now under two years in most of Europe.
✅ The future of warehouse automation—from VSLAM navigation to humanoid robots.
📌 About Geek+
Geek+ is a global leader in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), helping warehouses and fulfillment centers optimize efficiency, cut labor costs, and scale their operations. With over 700 customers across 40 countries, they’re at the forefront of warehouse automation.