# Exotec report: 25% of supply chain leaders regret warehouse automation decisions

- Source: Robotics 24/7
- Published: 2026-10-31T12:02:00.000Z
- RoboHot: https://robohot.news/en/items/c640yj3vrw6x1t9sju9qs8gz7
- Original: https://www.robotics247.com/article/report-exotec-says-25-of-supply-chain-leaders-regret-warehouse-automation-decision

## Summary

Exotec released its "Avoid Robot Regret" report based on a survey of 250 supply chain decision-makers in North America. A quarter of respondents said they regret their previous warehouse automation choices, and 94% said switching suppliers would be too costly, leaving them to continue using their existing systems for 10 to 15 years.