Building a Roadmap for WMS Evolution | MODEX 2026 Panel Discussion

May 5, 2026

Insights from 3PL, Cold Storage, and Life Sciences Operators

Warehouse operations didn’t suddenly get complicated. They quietly did.

More customers. More exceptions. More pressure to move faster.

And for a lot of teams, a WMS that technically still works, but is starting to slow everything down.


In this MODEX panel discussion, we get real about what’s actually happening inside modern warehouses – and what it takes to move forward without blowing up your operation, your budget, or your team.

We unpack:

  • Why most WMSs don’t fail outright, they quietly become the bottleneck
  • How “just one more workaround” adds up faster than you think
  • What modern, API‑forward architecture actually changes for mid‑market operators
  • How low‑code and AI fit into the picture without breaking your system of record
  • And how the right platform lets you move faster, say yes to more customers, and stop relying on spreadsheets and sheer will

This isn’t theory. It’s operator honesty, analyst perspective, and real examples from the floor.

If you’re feeling the tension between needing speed and flexibility – and still needing accuracy, reliability, and control – this conversation is for you.

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Meet the Panel

  • Andy Armanious

    Chief Strategy Officer, Datex

    Andy Armanious is Chief Strategy Officer and an owner at Datex Corporation, bringing deep experience in enterprise WMS platforms and global software delivery. He’s led international development operations and previously served in CIO and VP roles, focusing on aligning customer needs, product strategy, and execution to delivery scalable, reliable, supply chain solutions.

  • Dwight Klappich

    Research VP and Fellow, Dwight Klappich Advascent

    Dwight Klappich is a retired Gartner Research Vice President and Fellow with 25 years of experience leading Gartner’s warehouse management technology and automation coverage. A recognized authority on warehousing, fulfillment, automation, and robotics, he launched Gartner’s intralogistics smart robot research and continues to shape global warehouse optimization and logistics transformation.

  • Hill Hamrick

    Co-CEO, Central Storage & Warehouse LLC (CSW)

    Hill Hamrick is the co-CEO of CSW, a leading U.S. cold-storage provider operating over 1 million square feet of temperate controlled storage, including specialized ultracold storage. He oversees operations, technology, and key customer accounts. Hill previously served as human intelligence officer in the U.S. Marine Corps and is a graduate of Harvard Business School.

  • Glynn LoPresti

    Co-Founder & CEO, Takt

    Glynn LoPresti is the Co-Founder and CEO of Takt, a warehouse intelligence platform centered around helping warehouse leaders turn data into clear, actionable decisions that improve productivity, service levels, and associate engagement. He brings a practical, operator-first perspective to solving labor challenges at scale. With a career spanning startup incubation, technology leadership, and corporate strategy, Glynn combines deep experience building businesses with his passion for applying cutting-edge technologies to solve complex challenges.

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