63 per cent of warehouse leaders globally plan to implement AI-driven software in the next five years. 65 per cent in APAC are set to adopt augmented reality (AR) within the same period. According to research firm Interact Analysis, global warehouse spaces will grow by 27 per cent, reaching 42 billion square feet by 2030. warehouse labour costs are expected to grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR) of 7 per cent throughout the decade. The study found that 85 per cent. of warehouse associates believe companies that fail to invest in technology will struggle to. meet business goals. The report highlighted that 64 per cent plan to increase investments in warehouse modernisation over the next 5 years. It was published by Zebra Technologies, which is based in New York and has offices in India and the UK. For confidential support on suicide matters call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90 or visit a local Samaritans branch, see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255 or visit http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/.