Logistics Automation Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis [2023-2028]

Trends, opportunity and forecast in the global logistics automation market to 2028 market by component (hardware, software, and services), logistics type (sales logistics, production logistics, recovery logistics, and procurement logistics), software application (inventory management, order management, yard management, shipping management, labor management, vendor management, customer support, and others), end use industry (retail & e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, automotive, aerospace & defense, chemicals, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)

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Logistics Automation Market: Trends, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis [2023-2028]

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Logistics Automation Market Trends and Forecast The future of the global logistics automation market looks promising with opportunities in the retail & e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, and chemical markets. The global logistics automation market is expected to reach an estimated $109.0 billion by 2028 with a CAGR of 10.1% from 2023 to 2028. The major drivers for this market are growing consumer desire towards online shopping, rising adoption of robots to improve logistic operations and increasing penetration of automated guided vehicles in storage as well as warehouse facilities. A more than 150-page report is developed to help in your business decisions. To learn the scope, benefits, companies researched and other details of the global logistics automation market report, please download the report brochure. Logistics Automation Market by Segment The study includes a forecast for the global logistics automation market by component, logistics type, software application, end use industry, and region, as follows: Logistics Automation Market by Component [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2017 to 2028]:

• Hardware

• Software

• Services Logistics Automation Market by Logistics Type [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2017 to 2028]:

• Sales Logistics

• Production Logistics

• Recovery Logistics

• Procurement Logistics Logistics Automation Market by Software Application [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2017 to 2028]:

• Inventory Management

• Order Management

• Yard Management

• Shipping Management

• Labor Management

• Vendor Management

• Customer Support

• Others Logistics Automation Market by End Use Industry [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2017 to 2028]:

• Retail & E-Commerce

• Manufacturing

• Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

• Food & Beverages

• Automotive

• Aerospace & Defense

• Chemicals

• Others Logistics Automation Market by Region [Shipment Analysis by Value from 2017 to 2028]:

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• The Rest of the World List of Logistics Automation Companies Companies in the market compete on the basis of product quality offered. Major players in this market focus on expanding their manufacturing facilities, R&D investments, infrastructural development, and leverage integration opportunities across the value chain. With these strategies logistics automation companies cater to increasing demand, ensure competitive effectiveness, develop innovative products & technologies, reduce production costs, and expand their customer base. Some of the logistics automation companies profiled in this report include:

• Dematic

• Daifuku

• Swisslog Holding

• Jungheinrich

• Murata Machinery

• Knapp

• TGW Logistics

• Kardex Group

• Mecalux

• Beumer Group

• Honeywell International Logistics Automation Market Insights

• Lucintel forecasts that inventory management will remain the fastest growing segment over the forecast period because it helps the companies to identify the quantity and types of stock for timely order, thus helps in increasing the efficiency and offering real-time visibility intro inventory levels.

• Within this market, retail & e-commerce will remain the largest segment due to increasing utilization of logistics automation solutions to meet the growing number of orders and shipments as this solution helps in improving the reliability and ensures timely delivery.

• North America will remain the highest growing region over the forecast period due to existence of several logistics automation solution providers along with increasing government initiatives to promote strong and modern infrastructure in this region. Features of the Logistics Automation Market

• Market Size Estimates: Logistics automation market size estimation in terms of value ($B)

• Trend and Forecast Analysis: Market trends (2017-2022) and forecast (2023-2028) by various segments and regions.

• Segmentation Analysis: Logistics automation market size by various segments, such as by component, logistics type, software application, end use industry, and region

• Regional Analysis: Logistics automation market breakdown by North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World.

• Growth Opportunities: Analysis on growth opportunities in different by component, logistics type, software application, end use industry, and regions for the logistics automation market.

• Strategic Analysis: This includes M&A, new product development, and competitive landscape for the logistics automation market.

• Analysis of competitive intensity of the industry based on Porter’s Five Forces model. FAQ Q1. What is the logistics automation market size? Answer: The global logistics automation market is expected to reach an estimated $109.0 billion by 2028. Q2. What is the growth forecast for logistics automation market? Answer: The global logistics automation market is expected to grow with a CAGR of 10.1% from 2023 to 2028. Q3. What are the major drivers influencing the growth of the logistics automation market? Answer: The major drivers for this market are growing consumer desire towards online shopping, rising adoption of robots to improve logistic operations and increasing penetration of automated guided vehicles in storage as well as warehouse facilities. Q4. What are the major segments for logistics automation market? Answer: The future of the global logistics automation market looks promising with opportunities in the retail & e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceutical, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, and chemical markets. Q5. Who are the key logistics automation companies? Answer: Some of the key logistics automation companies are as follows:

• Dematic

• Daifuku

• Swisslog Holding

• Jungheinrich

• Murata Machinery

• Knapp

• TGW Logistics

• Kardex Group

• Mecalux

• Beumer Group

• Honeywell International Q6. Which logistics automation segment will be the largest in future? Answer: Lucintel forecasts that inventory management will remain the fastest growing segment over the forecast period because it helps the companies to identify the quantity and types of stock for timely order, thus helps in increasing the efficiency and offering real-time visibility intro inventory levels. Q7. In logistics automation market, which region is expected to be the largest in next 5 years? Answer: North America will remain the highest growing region over the forecast period due to existence of several logistics automation solution providers along with increasing government initiatives to promote strong and modern infrastructure in this region. Q8. Do we receive customization in this report? Answer: Yes, Lucintel provides 10% Customization Without any Additional Cost. This report answers following 11 key questions Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the global logistics automation market by component (hardware, software, and services), logistics type (sales logistics, production logistics, recovery logistics, and procurement logistics), software application (inventory management, order management, yard management, shipping management, labor management, vendor management, customer support, and others), end use industry (retail & e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, automotive, aerospace & defense, chemicals, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)? Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why? Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why? Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market? Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market? Q.6. What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them? Q.7. What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market? Q.8. What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments? Q.9. Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth? Q.10. What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution? Q.11. What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry? For any questions related to logistics automation market or related to logistics automation companies, logistics automation market size, logistics automation market share, logistics automation market growth, logistics automation market research, write Lucintel analyst at email: helpdesk@lucintel.com we will be glad to get back to you soon.

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4.1 Global Logistics Automation Market by Region

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Lucintel has been in the business of market research and management consulting since 2000 and has published over 1000 market intelligence reports in various markets, applications and served over 1,000 clients worldwide. This study is a culmination of four months of full-time effort performed by Lucintel's analyst team. The analysts used the following sources for the creation and completion of this valuable report: In-depth interviews of the major players in this market Detailed secondary research from competitors’ financial statements and published data Extensive searches of published works, market, and database information pertaining to industry news, company press releases, and customer intentions A compilation of the experiences, judgments, and insights of Lucintel’s professionals, who have analyzed and tracked this market over the years. Extensive research and interviews are conducted across the supply chain of this market to estimate market share, market size, trends, drivers, challenges, and forecasts. Below is a brief summary of the primary interviews that were conducted by job function for this report. Thus, Lucintel compiles vast amounts of data from numerous sources, validates the integrity of that data, and performs a comprehensive analysis. Lucintel then organizes the data, its findings, and insights into a concise report designed to support the strategic decision-making process. The figure below is a graphical representation of Lucintel’s research process.

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Key Questions

  • What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities for the global logistics automation market by component (hardware, software, and services), logistics type (sales logistics, production logistics, recovery logistics, and procurement logistics), software application (inventory management, order management, yard management, shipping management, labor management, vendor management, customer support, and others), end use industry (retail & e-commerce, manufacturing, healthcare & pharmaceuticals, food & beverages, automotive, aerospace & defense, chemicals, and others), and region (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Rest of the World)?
  • Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
  • What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the key challenges and business risks in this market?
  • What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
  • What are the emerging trends in this market and the reasons behind them?
  • What are some of the changing demands of customers in the market?
  • What are the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
  • Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are key players pursuing for business growth?
  • What are some of the competing products in this market and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share by material or product substitution?
  • What M&A activity has occurred in the last 5 years and what has its impact been on the industry? For any questions related to logistics automation market or related to logistics automation companies, logistics automation market size, logistics automation market share, logistics automation market growth, logistics automation market research, write Lucintel analyst at email: helpdesk@lucintel.com we will be glad to get back to you soon.
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