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Gartner Magic Quadrant WMS 2026: What “Ability to Execute” and “Completeness of Vision” Actually Mean

Disclaimer: The following perspectives reflect our own interpretation of the two evaluation dimensions. They are not direct statements or assessments by Gartner, but rather our interpretation based on the published criteria and our experience in the market.

Voice picking piloté par l’IA : quand la voix ne guide plus seulement, mais soulage réellement

Dans l’entrepôt, il y a ce moment que toutes les équipes connaissent : le rythme s’accélère, les volumes augmentent, les priorités évoluent en continu, certaines références manquent — et malgré tout, l’activité doit rester fluide. C’est précisément dans ces situations que l’on mesure la valeur réelle d’un système : aide-t-il concrètement les opérateurs ou se contente-t-il de dérouler des processus ?

Why EPG AURA redefines operational intelligence as an AI-native environment

The supply chain is the beating heart of modern commerce, and in today’s unpredictable market, it’s not enough to simply keep the heartbeat steady. Organizations need a unified supply chain approach that weaves together people, processes, and technology to stay resilient, adaptable, and built for what’s next.

Warehouse Gamification: Why Motivation Is a Measurable Productivity Factor

For years, discussions about productivity in warehouse logistics have been dominated by technology. Automation, robotics, warehouse management systems, and now artificial intelligence are seen as the key levers for increasing throughput, reducing errors, and controlling costs. This perspective is understandable, but it does not go far enough.

Smarter Dock & Yard Management: Leveraging Data-Driven Time Slot Management

In 2026, the pressure on warehouse operations is mounting. Customer expectations continue to climb, labor shortages persist, and automation is spreading. To stay competitive, logistics leaders need smarter, adaptive warehouse management solutions.

Optimization in Supply Chain: Preparing for Global Disruptions in 7 Steps

In 2026, the pressure on warehouse operations is mounting. Customer expectations continue to climb, labor shortages persist, and automation is spreading. To stay competitive, logistics leaders need smarter, adaptive warehouse management solutions.

Warehouse Management Software (WMS): How to Choose the Right System in 2026

In 2026, the pressure on warehouse operations is mounting. Customer expectations continue to climb, labor shortages persist, and automation is spreading. To stay competitive, logistics leaders need smarter, adaptive warehouse management solutions.

Unified Supply Chain: The Foundation for a Resilient, Future-Ready Operation

The supply chain is the beating heart of modern commerce, and in today’s unpredictable market, it’s not enough to simply keep the heartbeat steady. Organizations need a unified supply chain approach that weaves together people, processes, and technology to stay resilient, adaptable, and built for what’s next.

AI and Logistics: It’s a Match

If you ask Apple’s voice assistant Siri whether she’s an artificial intelligence (AI), she’ll answer: “I’m made up of memory, silicon, and my beliefs.” In other words: she’s not exactly giving the whole truth away. Of course, it’s no secret that voice-controlled digital assistants are self-learning AI systems. In the consumer space, AI has long been established. Now, the technology is making its way into the warehouse – and transforming logistics. But many companies are still grappling with questions: Where does AI already create measurable value today? What foundation needs to be in place before adoption? And most importantly: what tangible benefits can AI deliver in logistics?

A supply chain execution suite – the ERP for the logistics sector

Every organization looking for a suitable software solution for managing their logistics will need to answer the question of their own requirements. Different systems will be recommended depending on the complexity of the tasks. In addition to adding a logistics module to an existing ERP system, implementing a stand-alone warehouse management system is another popular path to improving logistical performance. However, in an era of constantly increasing pressure on company logistics, it is no longer sufficient to just consider the separate processes inside the warehouse. Therefore, a third solution or supply chain execution suite (SES), is playing an increasingly important role. These are comprehensive systems for the control and optimization of all logistics processes. One example of such a system is LFS from Ehrhardt Partner Group (EPG).

The next stage of development in logistics

Digitization and networking of logistics processes have been discussed for a while. And development is continuing: Cognitive systems are capable of learning, recognizing patterns and recommending action on that basis. This means they can support warehouse employees with decision-making and provide advance notification of events that are likely to occur. These are capabilities which will be of benefit in particular to the logistics industry in the future. But there is still a long way to go until self-learning systems can be deployed in warehouses. Many companies have recognized that it is essential to link up processes and technologies to remain competitive and ready for the future. Implementation, however, is progressing very slowly.

Cloud-based logistics

There is no getting around it: the demands placed on logistics are growing steadily. Customers expect ever faster and ever more flexible deliveries. So how do logistics operators react? They interlink their systems and, when it comes to optimizing their supply chain, search for the needle in the haystack. To stay on top of the sheer flood of digital data, many organizations have come to rely on outsourcing their IT services. However, what do companies need to keep in mind when selecting a cloud provider? Furthermore, when is sensitive data actually safe and secure in the cloud?

Logistics without risks or unintended consequences

The EU Falsified Medicines Directive EU/2011/62 will make it more difficult to falsify medicines in the future, but it also presents pharmaceutical manufacturers and logistics service providers with major challenges. Manufacturers have had to adapt their manufacturing processes to the new requirements since February 9, 2019 – the date on which the directive came into force in all member states of the European Union, and suppliers to the pharmaceutical industry are being asked to change their warehouse processes accordingly. This includes using a warehouse management system that not only meets the previous industry-specific requirements, but now also meets the requirements of the Falsified Medicines Directive.

Develop potential with transparent workforce management

Efficient workforce management is essential in logistics to handle requirements that have become more and more complex over the years in the face of constantly increasing downward pressure on costs. Demand-driven workforce management is increasingly important in this context. Especially in areas such as warehouse logistics, which are often still very labor-intensive, the demand for software-supported solutions for the demand-driven planning, control and optimization of workforce deployment is increasing. And the Fressnapf Group is no exception. To deploy the workforce from 15 departments in three logistics centers as efficiently as possible, the European market leader for pet food and accessories is testing EPG’s LFS.wfm workforce management software.

Logistics 4.0 – smart, connected, digital

Industry 4.0, the Internet of Things and Big Data: Especially in logistics, these topics are more than just megatrends. Along the entire value added chain, companies connect their installations and systems. From the supplier across the logistics service provider up to the transport company – all processes of the supply chain are interlinked and constantly monitored. This generates data: According to recent calculations, the worldwide data volume will increase to 44 billion gigabytes by 2020. This is ten times as much as today. This makes data the most important currency of the industry. Only if companies make economic use of these data, for instance for optimizing their processes, they can achieve long-term success on the market. Internationally, smart logistics solutions are already accepted and frequently used. Companies missing this trend, will sooner or later be outdone by their competitors.