How Amazon is Redefining Warehouse Design in Indiana

Amazon’s newest facility in Elkhart, Indiana represents more than a regional expansion — it’s a blueprint for how the company is rethinking warehouse design.

This site serves as a real-world testbed for over 40 new operational and sustainability strategies — covering building materials, energy systems, EV-ready logistics, and advanced facility monitoring.
Beyond its appearance, the project reveals how Amazon is approaching the next generation of warehouse infrastructure — more efficient, data-driven, and adaptable to automation.

🔹 Key insights:

• How design choices can influence automation readiness

• Why Amazon is experimenting with new construction materials

• The role of data in optimizing facility performance

• What this means for future logistics networks

At Warehouse Automation, we help companies design and scale automation without vendor lock-in — ensuring everything works together seamlessly.