{"id":26629,"date":"2026-07-09T13:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T12:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/?p=26629"},"modified":"2026-07-15T09:44:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T08:44:22","slug":"warehouse-robotics-infrastucture-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/en-US\/2026\/07\/09\/warehouse-robotics-infrastucture-challenges\/","title":{"rendered":"warehouse robotics &#8211; infrastucture challenges"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull\" style=\"min-height:341px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"400\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-26634 size-full lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hubspot-newsletter-images-square-53.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hubspot-newsletter-images-square-53.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hubspot-newsletter-images-square-53-300x218.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/400;\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-smalt-background-color has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-sky-blue-color has-text-color advgb-dyn-83f45b1f\" id=\"h-warehouse-robotics-are-only-as-strong-as-the-cabling-behind-them\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Warehouse robotics are only as strong as the cabling behind them<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8de8e731f3f0b80b63e6a1de9ca007f4\">Modern fulfilment centres are under pressure to move faster, work smarter and scale without disruption. Robotics, automation and real-time tracking are helping operators meet that challenge. But while the technology on the warehouse floor gets most of the attention, the infrastructure behind it is just as important.<br><br>Structured cabling is one of the foundations of a high-performing automated warehouse. It supports the connectivity that robotics, wireless networks, sensors and tracking systems depend on every second of the day. If that foundation is weak, performance suffers.<br><br>Legacy cabling was never designed for today\u2019s fulfilment environments. Many older systems were built for basic connectivity and simple power distribution. They cannot always support the speed, resilience and flexibility required by modern automation.<br><br>That matters because warehouse robotics rely on constant, reliable communication. Mobile robots, automated picking systems, scanners and sensors all need low-latency connectivity to operate effectively. If the underlying cabling infrastructure is outdated, businesses risk delays, communication failures and costly downtime. In a busy fulfilment centre, even a small infrastructure issue can have a major operational impact.<br>At Onnec, we work with major retailers and logistics businesses to deliver structured cabling for demanding operational environments. That experience gives us a clear view of what automated fulfilment centres need from their network infrastructure, both today and in the future.<br><br>At Onnec, we work with major retailers and logistics businesses to deliver structured cabling for demanding operational environments. That experience gives us a clear view of what automated fulfilment centres need from their network infrastructure, both today and in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5e05d2f89f4421b226882f28963fd1b1\" id=\"h-why-the-right-cabling-partner-matters\"><strong>Why the right cabling partner matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ef0434571b5510555bed4b847a0d0c89\">Choosing a specialist structured cabling partner is not just a technical decision. It is a business decision.<br><br>A specialist partner brings experience in designing and delivering the network infrastructure needed for complex automation environments. That includes understanding the demands of robotics, high-density wireless coverage, RFID systems, compliance requirements and future expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-032e177e9a5ecfeb075cd4ea98ff7264\">Here are the five reasons that expertise matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c73f1ef5bdc27ef9f9a717cda86d9747\" id=\"h-1-robotics-demand-precision\">1. Robotics <strong>Demand precision<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5b3463c24c2120070112a86f4e779a62\">Automation systems need fast, stable and low-latency connections. Robotics cannot perform at their best if the network infrastructure is inconsistent or poorly designed.<br><br>A specialist partner understands how to build the right fibre-optic and Cat6A environments to meet these demands. That means resilient connectivity, reliable performance and infrastructure that can cope with heavy operational loads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-626ced60e497e2880bd8aaec3b636c64\" id=\"h-2-strong-wireless-performance-is-essential\">2. <strong>strong wireless performance is essential<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-67ee34c61d28bb32abae8c010e00ae71\">Many robots depend on wireless connectivity to receive instructions, report status and coordinate with wider warehouse systems. If Wi-Fi coverage is weak or patchy, operations can slow down quickly.<br><br>A specialist partner can design full warehouse coverage, with the access point density and resilience needed for robot-heavy environments and automated picking operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1d0a55c33f31f1bbfaec822cc73cad2b\" id=\"h-3-rfid-and-tracking-systems-rely-on-a-strong-network\">3. RFID and tracking systems rely on a strong network <\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f4f3cf7f0d48a4e7f46b2c71c2b5b303\">RFID plays a key role in tracking stock, shipments and inventory in real time. To work properly, it needs robust wired and wireless infrastructure.<br><br>Fixed RFID readers often depend on wired Ethernet for consistent performance, while handheld devices rely on strong Wi-Fi. A specialist partner can carry out a full RF site survey and ensure both networks are designed to support accurate, efficient tracking. Without that, businesses risk lost stock, inaccurate data and avoidable supply chain issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b8e15e06c63e21ec88b3816b375c7e94\" id=\"h-4-compliance-and-safety-cannot-be-overlooked\">4. compliance and safety cannot be overlooked<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36a78a399c48c2aa778f9dc7a61a0122\">Fulfilment and logistics environments must meet strict standards for safety, fire protection and data security. In high-demand settings, there is little room for error.<br><br>Experienced structured cabling providers understand the standards required across complex operational sites and help ensure infrastructure is installed and documented correctly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-90b24c5d48577662fab8d8b759a9057f\" id=\"h-5-future-growth-depends-on-scalable-infrastructure\">5. future growth depends on scalable infrastructure<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7e56d721fe5fc7297a8171c5c385eab1\">Warehouse technology is evolving quickly. Robotics systems are becoming more advanced, operations are becoming more connected, and demand for data is rising.<br><br>A specialist partner will build structured cabling with future growth in mind, creating scalable infrastructure that can support new systems and changing operational needs without major rework later.<br><br>A non-specialist provider may appear more cost-effective at first. But short-term savings can quickly be wiped out by poor performance, integration issues, limited documentation and weak ongoing support.<br><br>In high-speed logistics environments, infrastructure problems are expensive. Delays, downtime and poor visibility can affect productivity, service levels and customer satisfaction. That is why experience matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9a79fd8fde9ab7e101b46b01aad4f0e0\" id=\"h-large-scale-delivery-for-large-scale-warehouses\"><strong>Large-scale delivery for large-scale warehouses<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-241b56e933dc4cc8ff474692d343f826\">Onnec\u2019s experience in fulfilment environments is built on delivering at scale. As part of its nationwide support programme for a global online retailer, Onnec completed a 550,000 sq ft fulfilment centre project in Europe, the seventh site delivered under the wider programme. Initially appointed to install structured cabling for key services including conveyor systems, wireless access and CCTV, the scope expanded to include containment, AV systems and a site-wide public address and sound system.<br><br>The scale of delivery reflected the complexity of the environment. Onnec installed 3,500 CAT6 outlets and connections, 2km of OS2 and OM4 fibre, and 1,185 wireless access points, alongside 7.3km of basket tray and 24km of conduit and Copex. Delivered to one of the most challenging schedules in the programme, the project required 35,300 engineer hours and close coordination with the client to meet aggressive timelines. It is a strong example of Onnec\u2019s ability to scale quickly, manage complexity and deliver robust, future-ready infrastructure for large warehouse and fulfilment operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:53px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-smalt-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bafb2440661eac4eac4919150882e35c\" id=\"h-build-the-right-foundation-for-automation\"><strong>Build the right foundation for automation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-b3f3625b56ed494e6310c6665ccc03af\"><strong>In warehouse automation, cabling is not a background detail. It is critical infrastructure.<\/strong><br><strong><br><\/strong>Robotics and automated systems can only perform as well as the network behind them. With the right structured cabling partner, businesses can reduce risk, improve performance and create a stronger foundation for future growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-midnight-express-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-25f443d056693aeb6d768acb529a187c\">At Onnec, we help organisations build the infrastructure modern fulfilment centres depend on, from wireless coverage and RFID readiness to scalable cabling for robotics. Our extensive experience delivering structured cabling projects for major retailers and logistics organisations means we understand the infrastructure demands of robotics, automation and real-time operational data. This enables us to design networks that are built to perform under pressure.<br><strong><br>To find out how Onnec can support your automation strategy, get in touch with our team.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:121px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-ash-grey-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center advgb-dyn-2b6f9d5f\" id=\"h-learn-more\">learn more<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"c-post-builder-block blog\">\n\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"c-post-builder-block__items c-post-builder-block__items--has-rows\">\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-post-builder-block__item\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<article id=\"post-26629\" class=\"teaser teaser--type-blog teaser--has-thumbnail\">\n\n\t\t\t<a class=\"teaser__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/en-US\/2026\/07\/09\/warehouse-robotics-infrastucture-challenges\/\" title=\"warehouse robotics &#8211; infrastucture challenges\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"400\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hubspot-newsletter-images-square-53.jpg\" class=\"teaser__image-img wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hubspot-newsletter-images-square-53.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Hubspot-newsletter-images-square-53-300x218.jpg 300w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 550px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 550\/400;\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__content js-equal-heights\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"teaser__title has-text-color\">warehouse robotics &#8211; infrastucture challenges<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<p>While the technology on the warehouse floor gets most of the attention, the infrastructure behind it is just as important.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__button wp-block-button is-style-fill\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"teaser__button-link wp-block-button__link has-sky-blue-background-color has-background\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tabout warehouse robotics &#8211; infrastucture challenges\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-26629 -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-post-builder-block__item\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<article id=\"post-26612\" class=\"teaser teaser--type-blog teaser--has-thumbnail\">\n\n\t\t\t<a class=\"teaser__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/en-US\/2026\/07\/08\/the-office-infrastructure_podcasts\/\" title=\"Every company has a podcast \u2013 but are offices built for it?\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"356\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BizTech-smartoffice-1024x356.jpg\" class=\"teaser__image-img wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BizTech-smartoffice-1024x356.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BizTech-smartoffice-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BizTech-smartoffice-768x267.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BizTech-smartoffice-1536x534.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/BizTech-smartoffice.jpg 1920w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/356;\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__content js-equal-heights\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"teaser__title has-text-color\">Every company has a podcast \u2013 but are offices built for it?<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<p>Offices today have to work harder, doubling as a podcast studio, a video suite or a live demo space. But that only works if the infrastructure can keep up.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__button wp-block-button is-style-fill\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"teaser__button-link wp-block-button__link has-sky-blue-background-color has-background\">\n\t\t\t\t\tLearn more\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"visually-hidden\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tabout Every company has a podcast \u2013 but are offices built for it?\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\n<\/article><!-- #post-26612 -->\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"c-post-builder-block__item\">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<article id=\"post-26615\" class=\"teaser teaser--type-blog teaser--has-thumbnail\">\n\n\t\t\t<a class=\"teaser__inner\" href=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/en-US\/2026\/07\/08\/connected-retail-blog\/\" title=\"Building on Strong Foundations: Why Cabling Is Powering the Future of UK and Irish Retail\">\n\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__image\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_611457545-1-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg\" class=\"teaser__image-img wp-post-image lazyload\" alt=\"Building on Strong Foundations: Why Cabling Is Powering the Future of UK and Irish Retail\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_611457545-1-scaled-1-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_611457545-1-scaled-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_611457545-1-scaled-1-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_611457545-1-scaled-1-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.onnecgroup.com\/app\/uploads\/2026\/07\/AdobeStock_611457545-1-scaled-1-2048x1366.jpeg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"teaser__content js-equal-heights\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"teaser__title has-text-color\">Building on Strong Foundations: Why Cabling Is Powering the Future of UK and Irish Retail<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<p>Connected retail doesn\u2019t just depend on digital innovation. It depends on the infrastructure that enables it. 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