![]() There are as many forklift truck operator positions to be filled as there are IT developer and R&D engineer jobs combined. COVID has made it abundantly clear to managers at 3PLs (third party logistics), DCs (distribution centers), and manufacturing plants that robotization of material handling is an economic necessity.Įconomic policies from Industry 4.0, Logistics 4.0, and connected warehouses point to the imperative to lower costs, increase productivity, and guarantee quality. One of the global Fast Moving Customer Goods (FMCG) leaders estimates spending “almost 380 million dollars per year” for tasks that create no additional value for the business. There is no “turn back syndrome” for these solutions the increases in competitiveness and quality push businesses to adopt a continuous robotics policy.ĭistribution centers and 3PLs jumping on AGV solutions All this encouraged by promises of 20 to 30% increases in productivity with short payback cycles (most around one year for ROI).īusinesses which have invested in robotics quickly realize the impact of increased productivity and continue investing. The falling purchase price of robots, resulting from streamlining installation processes, make it possible to massively democratize their use. ![]() According to Grand View Research, the global market for automated forklift trucks will have an annual growth of 15.6% through 2025 Deloitte confirms this analysis and adds that the robotization and automation rate will reach 87% within ten years (all machines included).
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