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Smart Warehousing Market Data Overview: 3Q 2025
Presentation | 3Q 2025 | PT-3470
Get The ReportFollowing a sharp decline in shipments in 2023, reports from leading handheld device providers suggest the decline was a temporary event. Growth in the number of devices shipped is expected across all regions, but the rates vary significantly—North America and Europe (1.6% and 2.0% CAGR respectively), Asia-Pacific (7.4%), Latin America (10.0%), and the Middle East & Africa (31.8%).
Key factors reducing handheld device adoption in warehousing include: adoption of fixed scanning systems; adoption of ambient Internet of Things (IoT) solutions; and the adoption of automated material handling systems replacing manual workflows. These shifts are more immediate in North America and Europe.
Edge AI will play a major role in how devices are used in the next 2 to 3 years, shifting how workers receive tasks and how goods are tracked. Immediate applications will be implemented on existing devices, while more advanced applications will likely require replacements, fueling continued shipment
