Warehouse Automation Market by Automation Type, Component, Function, End-User

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[195 Pages Report] The Warehouse Automation Market size was estimated at USD 21.58 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 24.42 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 14.90% to reach USD 57.09 billion by 2030.

Warehouse automation replaces repetitive tasks with automated systems, eliminates time-consuming labor-intensive duties, and allows workers to focus more on important tasks. The growing focus and significant investments from the public and private sectors to leverage Industry 4.0 facilitate the deployment of warehouse automation technologies in industrial and manufacturing sectors worldwide. The rising need for the safety of the workers conducting various material handling tasks is also fueling the adoption of warehouse automation technologies by the end-use sectors. However, the high cost associated with warehouse automation technologies and the limited availability of skilled professionals to operate the advanced systems may adversely impact their adoption by various manufacturing sectors. Besides the ongoing advancements and introduction of warehouse robots, the rising adoption of breakthrough technologies to ease warehouse tasks is expected to encourage the deployment of warehouse automation technologies across end-use industries worldwide.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 21.58 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 24.42 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 57.09 billion
CAGR (%)	14.90%

Automation Type: Expanding usage of digital automation to reduce and minimize manual workflows

Digital automation involves the usage of data and software to reduce and minimize manual workflows. Digital automation technologies can integrate with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, provide enhanced security, ensure greater data management efficiency, reduce operational and legal risks, improve safety, and eliminate human errors. Physical automation minimizes employee movement and builds more efficient workflows. Utilization of physical automation results in increased warehouse capacity and efficiency, enhanced scalability, and reliability of services with improved performance of warehouse tasks. Physical automation includes automated guided vehicles and mobile robotics that follow markers on the floor or use a combination of Light Detection and Ranging Sensors (LiDAR) to establish routes and avoid obstacles. Industrial robotics can include robotic arms for the warehouse's precision, accuracy, and efficiency. Automated Storage and Retrieval systems are used to store products efficiently and securely. Sortation and Conveyor systems can include slow, medium, and high-speed systems for moving and sorting packages.

Component: Growing role of warehouse automation hardware to automate warehouse processes

Warehouse automation hardware supports picking, packing, stocking, and sorting operations. The hardware components include barcode scanners, robots, mobile computers, RFID readers, and automated conveyor systems that help automate warehouse processes and improve efficiency. Warehouse automation software helps manage inventory and order fulfillment through tracking, routing, and cycle counting technologies. Warehouse automation services include consulting on the appropriate technology, designing custom solutions, developing interfaces between existing systems, testing to ensure accuracy, maintenance of hardware and software, and training employees.

Function: Expanding usage of warehouse automation for sorting to identify products quickly and accurately

Warehouse automation has revolutionized the way goods are packaged and prepared for shipping. Automated packaging solutions typically feature a system of containers, pallets, robots, conveyors, and machines that can package items rapidly and with minimal human supervision. Pick & place automation moves the products seamlessly from one location to another with minimal effort as quickly as possible. Warehouse automation can also help improve the shipping process by streamlining inventory management and providing real-time insights into the status of orders. Automated sorting solutions utilize techniques such as object recognition technology (using cameras or sensors) or barcode/RFID scanning systems to identify products quickly and accurately and sort them into the appropriate categories for shipment preparation.

End-User: Rising demand for warehouse automation across consumer goods & retail to make better decisions on product allocation

Warehouse automation solutions for aerospace & defense companies provide an efficient way to manage supply chain operations, reduce costs, and improve customer service. Automotive warehouses can benefit greatly from automation solutions that enable optimized storage layout, faster order fulfillment, and improved inventory control. In consumer goods companies, warehouse automation technologies are essential in increasing throughput while reducing labor costs. Additionally, automated systems can integrate with other retail systems, such as point-of-sale (POS) systems, for a more comprehensive view of customer data to make better decisions on product allocation. Warehouse automation in food & beverage industries can help manufacturers ensure their products remain fresh by controlling temperatures within the warehouse and monitoring expiration dates closely. Automated warehouse operations can help track shipments accurately to deliver the food on time without contamination risks or spoilage issues. The use of robotics allows for more accurate picking of medical supplies while integrating RFID technology provides a tamper-proof solution that ensures accurate tracking throughout the manufacturing process, including transport and delivery stages. Warehouse automation technology helps manufacturers meet customer demand more efficiently through optimized inventory management processes such as cycle counting or real-time stock visibility, enabling more precise planning forecasts during peak production periods.

Regional Insights

The warehouse automation market is highly evolving in the Americas owing to the presence of well-established manufacturing industries and the growing adoption of breakthrough technologies to manage inventories and shipping operations by the sectors in the region. Increasing government support and adopting Industry 4.0 encourages the adoption of digitalized and automation technologies in the APAC region to enhance material handling capabilities. Supportive initiatives and programs for increasing local product production are facilitating warehouse construction and creating opportunities for the growth of warehouse automation in the APAC region. The presence of key manufacturing industries, including automobile, semiconductor, and oil & gas industries, and growing demand for automated storing and retrieval systems are expanding the market growth in the EMEA region. In addition, the integration of cutting-edge technologies in material handling processes and the introduction of novel automated technologies are expected to create immense potential for the warehouse automation market growth worldwide.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the Warehouse Automation Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the Warehouse Automation Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the Warehouse Automation Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include ABB Ltd., Amazon Web Services, Inc., Ametek, Inc., ATS Corporation, Attabotics, Bastian Solutions, LLC, Cisco Systems, Inc., Daifuku Co., Ltd., Fanuc Corporation, Fetch Robotics, Inc., GEODIS Logistics LLC, Grey Orange Pte. Ltd., Honeywell International, Inc., IAM Robotics, Intel Corporation, International Business Machines Corporation, Iris Factory Automation, Jungheinrich AG, KION Group, Kuka AG, Locus Robotics Corporation, Microsoft Corporation, Murata Machinery, Ltd., NTT DATA Corporation, Omron Corporation, Oracle Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Rockwell Automation Inc., SAP SE, Schneider Electric SE, Siemens AG, TGW Logistics Group, Toshiba Corporation, and Yaskawa Electric Corporation.

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the Warehouse Automation Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Automation Type
- Digital Automation
- Physical Automation
  - Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems
  - Automatic Guided Vehicles
  - Autonomous Mobile Robots
  - Sortation Systems
Component
- Hardware
- Services
- Software

Function
- Packaging
- Pick & Place
- Shipping
- Sorting

End-User
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive & Transportation
- Consumer Goods & Retail
- Food & Beverages
- Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
- Manufacturing

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the Warehouse Automation Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the Warehouse Automation Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the Warehouse Automation Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the Warehouse Automation Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the Warehouse Automation Market?

Product Code: MRR-0309E83AC43F

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Increasing public and private investments in industry 4.0
  - 5.1.1.2. Growing need to ensure workforce and workplace safety
  - 5.1.1.3. Rise in manufacturing outputs and demand for efficient inventory management solutions
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. High capital investment and high cost of maintenance
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Technological development in warehouse robots
  - 5.1.3.2. Rising adoption of IoT and growing digitalization of warehouses
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Lack of skilled professionals and expertise in operating automated systems
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Automation Type: Expanding usage of digital automation to reduce and minimize manual workflows
- 5.2.2. Component: Growing role of warehouse automation hardware to automate warehouse processes
- 5.2.3. Function: Expanding usage of warehouse automation for sorting to identify products quickly and accurately
- 5.2.4. End-User: Rising demand for warehouse automation across consumer goods & retail to make better decisions on product allocation
5.3. Market Disruption Analysis
5.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.4.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.4.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.4.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.4.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.4.5. Industry Rivalry
5.5. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.6. Pricing Analysis
5.7. Technology Analysis
5.8. Patent Analysis
5.9. Trade Analysis
5.10. Regulatory Framework Analysis

6. Warehouse Automation Market, by Automation Type

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Digital Automation
6.3. Physical Automation

7. Warehouse Automation Market, by Component

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Hardware
7.3. Services
7.4. Software

8. Warehouse Automation Market, by Function

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Packaging
8.3. Pick & Place
8.4. Shipping
8.5. Sorting

9. Warehouse Automation Market, by End-User

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Aerospace & Defense
9.3. Automotive & Transportation
9.4. Consumer Goods & Retail
9.5. Food & Beverages
9.6. Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals
9.7. Manufacturing

10. Americas Warehouse Automation Market

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States

11. Asia-Pacific Warehouse Automation Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam

12. Europe, Middle East & Africa Warehouse Automation Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom

13. Competitive Landscape

13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 13.3.1. Associated Food Stores and Symbotic Announce Agreement To Implement Warehouse Automation System
- 13.3.2. Locus Robotics Launches the Industry's First Data Science-Driven Warehouse Automation Platform
- 13.3.3. Maersk Tests New Warehouse Automation Solution
- 13.3.4. Jungheinrich AG to Acquire Storage Solutions Group to Add Strategic Foothold in Fast-Growing U.S. Warehouse Automation Market.
- 13.3.5. Jungheinrich to Expand Warehouse Automation with Storage Solutions' Acquisition
- 13.3.6. Warehouse Automation Startup Locus Robotics Raises USD 117 Million in Funding
- 13.3.7. DHL Investing USD 150 Million in Robotics and Automation
- 13.3.8. UNFI and Symbotic Announce Agreement to Implement Industry-Leading Warehouse Automation Systems
- 13.3.9. Amazon Acquires Belgian Warehouse Automation Firm Cloostermans
- 13.3.10. Smart Robotics Announces The Launch of Their Latest Design In Warehouse Automation - The Smart Fashion Picker
13.4. Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

14. Competitive Portfolio

14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.2. Key Product Portfolio