Automation in logistics is evolving from a competitive advantage to a business necessity, driven by rising parcel volumes, persistent labor shortages, and rapid technological progress. A new industry research report forecasts that the global logistics automation market will exceed $90 billion in 2026. It also predicts strong growth through 2031 as companies upgrade infrastructure and adopt more advanced systems. Across warehouses, distribution centers, and transportation networks, automation is no longer limited to individual tasks. Instead, organizations are investing in integrated systems that combine software, robotics, and artificial intelligence to orchestrate work in real time. This shift reduces operational friction and…
Three German tech companies have teamed up to build a new end-to-end ecommerce platform that keeps all data and processes within Europe. The initiative aims to give online sellers full control over their ecommerce stack while ensuring compliance with European legal and security standards. The collaboration brings together three players from Germany’s digital ecosystem: STACKIT (cloud infrastructure), Empiriecom (commerce platform), and Adesso (IT services and consulting). Together, they’re creating a solution designed to help European brands and retailers run ecommerce operations with data sovereignty, keeping critical ecommerce data within European jurisdiction and avoiding reliance on non-EU cloud ecosystems. For Europe’s…
