• Bertelsmann management said warehouse robotics is shifting into a scalable tool across logistics as labor shortages intensify.
• Arvato’s Philipp Rücker said returns now hinge on process integration, software fit, operational flexibility, data-driven design.
• Unchained Robotics’ Mladen Milicevic cited robot-arm prices falling to €5,000-€10,000 from €50,000-€60,000 a decade ago.
• Hai Robotics’ Victor Redondo said modular systems lower upfront spending, support expansion as demand changes.
• Rücker said Arvato is prioritizing standardized, reusable automation solutions, supported by partnerships with Hai Robotics, Unchained Robotics.

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