ProMat 2025: Robotics Steps Up to Tackle the Warehouse Labor Crisis

The cavernous halls of McCormick Place in Chicago played host to ProMat 2025, a sprawling testament to the relentless innovation shaping the future of manufacturing and supply chain. This year’s exhibition, held from March 17th to 20th, resonated with a palpable urgency, driven by a challenge that casts a long shadow over the industry: the persistent and intensifying labor shortage in warehousing and logistics. While ProMat has always been a showcase of cutting-edge technology, the 2025 ed