https://scg-mmh.s3.amazonaws.com/pdfs/mmh_research_automation_usage_implementation_study_022724.pdf
Methodology
• This research was conducted by Peerless Research Group on behalf of Modern Materials Handling to assess usage and purchase intentions for automation systems and solutions used in warehouse and distribution center operations. Where possible, results in this report trend to the 2022 and 2023 waves.
• Specific areas of investigation include:
➢ Factors and features considered important when evaluating automation systems and solutions for possible purchase
➢ The impact of coronavirus on upcoming purchase plans
➢ The extent to which specific warehouse processes are automated and areas that operations will be looking to improve during the next two years
➢ Order fulfillment activities currently running and tasks companies will look to improve/implement
➢ Usage and implementation/upgrade plans for equipment used in warehouses and DCs:
➢ Conventional equipment
➢ Automated equipment
➢ Data collection technologies
➢ Supply Chain Execution solutions
➢ Supply Chain Management solutions
➢ Estimated spend on materials handling equipment and solutions for 2024
➢ Buying channels/sources use for order fulfillment solutions and for purchasing equipment replacement parts
➢ Respondent and company demographics
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Klaus Zillner
klauszillner@yahoo.comAustralia
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