One of the main conclusions in the latest issue of Supply Chain Effect (No. 3/2026) is that robots and humans need each other. The theme is robotization and automation with a focus on people. Among others, the passionate robotics advocate Susanne Timsjö, Nordic head of ABB Robotics, is interviewed about how robots and logistics are growing together.
See also insightful interviews with Element Logic's CEO Ankush Malhotra and Consafe Logistics' new Nordic manager Azadeh Pourjanaki – both of whom emphasize that automation is not just about technology, but is also an investment in the workforce. PostNord TPL’s Johan Hellgren is on the same track when he concludes that people should do sensible things, and that robots can take care of the rest.
As a counterpoint to the mostly positive view of automation, the logistics researcher argues Ebba Eriksson Ahre that well-being is often overlooked in automated warehouses. Also, don’t miss the interview on ”Agnostic Warehouse Automation,” featuring Kristian Brink and Hans Gjers from Körber Supply Chain. And Langebæks also provides compelling copy. Magnus Lindskog, Sebastian Wollter from Elisa Industriq Sweden, Maria Björklund, Linköping University, and an interview with WAGO’s Diana Wilhelm. Read or download as a PDF here.
