As warehousing and distribution operations face growing pressure to modernize, the session will explore which technologies are creating measurable operational value and which trends may be falling short of expectations.

Logistics Reply will participate in the WERC Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026, taking place May 17-20 in Jacksonville, FL.

As warehousing and distribution operations face growing pressure to modernize, the session will explore which technologies are creating measurable operational value and which trends may be falling short of expectations. Logistics Reply executives will be available onsite for interviews discussing the future of warehouse management systems, AI, orchestration, automation, and how companies can modernize operations without overcomplicating the technology stack.

Additionally, Todd Kolber, Partner and Managing Director at Logistics Reply, is available to contribute a vendor-neutral bylined article exploring how warehouse and distribution leaders should evaluate emerging technologies in 2026 and beyond.

Potential article topics include:

-What warehouse leaders should prioritize in their tech stack over the next three years
-Where AI is delivering real operational value and where expectations are outpacing reality
-How orchestration platforms are reshaping warehouse execution
-Why modernization efforts often fail before implementation begins
-The growing importance of operational flexibility in warehouse technology decisions

Session Details

Title: The Warehouse Tech Stack in 2026: What to Keep, What to Kill, What to Add
When: May 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Session Overview
The session will bring together warehouse and distribution operations leaders for an honest discussion about managing today's rapidly expanding technology landscape. From AI and autonomous automation to WMS modernization and orchestration platforms, panelists will share firsthand insight into what technologies are delivering measurable value and which have fallen short of expectations.

Featured Speakers
-Melissa Black, Manager, Warehouse System Initiatives, The J.M. Smucker Company
-David Kramer, CTO of Tompkins Ventures and Founder and COO of Cooperative Computing
-Jeff House, Sr Solution Architect - IT, Warehouse Management, The Cambell's Company

About WERC
WERC Annual Conference & Exhibition 2026 is dedicated to advancing warehouse and distribution center efficiency through education, peer collaboration, and operational best practices. The event features industry-led educational sessions, networking opportunities, keynote presentations, and facility tours focused on the future of logistics and supply chain operations.