Omar Asali

As warehouses face growing pressure to improve sustainability without sacrificing speed, cost, or workforce engagement, the next wave of robotics and automation must be both intelligent and human-centered. In this session, Omar Asali, Chairman and CEO of Ranpak, will explore how smart automation and Physical AI are transforming warehouse efficiency while simultaneously delivering measurable environmental and business returns. Utilizing real-world examples, Omar will show how automation can empower workers rather than replace them, while also improving throughput, reducing waste, and upskilling labor. He will also highlight scenarios where robotics-driven packaging optimization has reduced corrugate usage by up to 25%, cut box SKUs by as much as 75%, and increased throughput by 4–5x – demonstrating how businesses don’t have to choose between sustainability and profitability. This session will offer practical frameworks for piloting automation, quantifying ROI, and aligning sustainability goals with operational KPIs, leaving attendees with actionable insights on deploying robotics and Physical AI to optimize resources, engage employees, and build future-ready warehouse operations.