Autonomous Mobile Robots for Warehousing and Distribution Industry: A Step Toward Intralogistics 4.0

Abhay K. Grover and Muhammad H. Ashraf

Chapter 8 in Digitization in Supply Chain Management:Trends, Challenges and Solutions, 2024, pp 153-183 from World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.

Abstract: This chapter enriches readers’ understanding regarding the significance of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) within the context of the warehousing and distribution industry. It offers insights into the evolving growth trends of AMRs, the current state of academic research on this technology, and real-world applications of AMRs in the logistics sector. Additionally, the chapter thoroughly discusses the challenges associated with AMR adoption and proposes a mid-range theory to facilitate their integration within the facilities. In sum, this chapter provides valuable insights for academics and practitioners alike who are eager to explore the adoption of AMRs within the warehousing and distribution industry.

Keywords: Digitalization; Supply Chain Management; Blockchain; IoT; Digital (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O3 O32 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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