North America Logistics Automation Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Market Size (2024) | USD 5.08 Billion |
| Market Size (2029) | USD 10.68 Billion |
| CAGR (2024 - 2029) | 16.01 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
North America Logistics Automation Market Analysis
The North America Logistics Automation Market size is estimated at USD 5.08 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 10.68 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 16.01% during the forecast period (2024-2029).
The Coronavirus pandemic complicated the situation of automation adoption in logistics sector. By bringing in unique challenges of social distancing and contactless operation it has changed the standard operating procedure and organizations were forced to limit workforce, and deal with the increasing demand. COVID-19 over 2020 and continuing has infected a number of essential workers in the United States, leading companies on the front lines to implement new safety processes. While the spread of the virus has been grave enough to warrant shutdowns for instance, food production facilities, multiple other businesses have been able to continue operations with the addition of new health measures.
- Organizations within the warehousing and trucking industries, when considered, are generally not known as early adopters to automation; in fact, 80% of warehouses globally didn't have any process automation in 2016 as per DHL study.
- Automation in logistics refers to the use of control systems, machinery, and software to enhance the efficiency of operations. It usually applies to the processes performed in a warehouse or distribution center, which requires minimal human intervention. Some of the benefits of automation logistics are improved customer service, scalability and speed, organizational control, and reduced mistakes.
- As per the University of Tennessee, robotics has been one of the most advanced technologies across a supply chain in terms of its proliferation and application. The continued growth in e-commerce and the demand for warehousing services is expected to continue to increase. This is further aligned for acceleration in the segment in order to find cost-reduction solutions through automation.
- The rise of e-commerce has brought a rise in split case orders and even single-unit shipments, which rely much more heavily on automation technologies to be efficient than full-pallet orders. Additionally, an automated storage solution serves an ability to shrink a warehouse's footprint to just 15 percent while increasing productivity.
- As of April 2021, SoftBank Robotics and SB Logistics collaborated with Berkshire Grey to drive innovation in E-Commerce fulfillment operations. Berkshire Grey's robotic pick and pack systems would benefit SB Logistics to process customer orders by robotically handling multiple SKUS in different product categories. SB Logistics' 3PL would use Intelligent Enterprise Robotics solutions, including leading AI-enabled robotic automation solutions to autonomously pick, place, and pack customer orders to best meet the extremely high standards prevalent in the Japanese market. This marks domestic player's expanding in other countries.
North America Logistics Automation Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the North America Logistics Automation Market according to our research experts:
Among Hardware, Sortation System is Expected to Witness Significant Growth
- Sortation systems are witnessing increased demands from various regional end-user industries, such as post and parcel services, food and beverages, and the e-commerce industry. Factors such as increasing labor costs and changing consumer buying behavior have bolstered the demand for faster and more accurate delivery operations, which have, in turn, developed a considerable demand for automated sortation systems.
- Modern manufacturing facilities in the region rely on new technologies and innovations to produce higher quality products at faster speeds, with lower costs. Implementing smart software and hardware proves to be the only feasible way to survive in the current competitive market.
- Further, the growing adoption of industrial automation to enhance efficiency in the manufacturing and processing sectors is also expected to boost the adoption of sortation systems in the region. New technologies and innovations have further mandated the need for several regulations across the industries.
- For instance, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is transforming the operations of food companies by shifting the focus from responding to foodborne illness and foreign material contamination to preventing it. This makes the industry highly regulated to meet food safety norms that promote automation in material handling. This factor is expected to drive the sortation system in the food and beverage industry over the forecast period.
- The significant growth of the retail and e-commerce sector and warehouse expansion is another primary driver of the studied market growth. E-commerce sales contributed to about 14.3% of total retail sales in the third quarter of 2020, of which Amazon accounted for more than a third of all e-commerce sales in the United States.
- Most of the retailers in the region are planning to automate their warehouse establishments rather than expanding in such a high-priced rental environment. However, almost 80% of the warehouses in the region are still manually operated.
United States is Expected to Account for Major Market Share
- The United States is one of the largest and most advanced markets for automated solutions globally. The strong economy, with notable port traffic, increased e-commerce activity, and key manufacturing indices, all resulting in significant growth in manufacturing, drive the demand for automated solutions across the logistics sector in the country.
- Sectors, including retail, automotive, food and beverage, and pharmaceutical, are the largest sources of demand for automated logistics solutions in the country. Food and beverage is the largest industry and represents more than 35% of all US packaging shipments annually.
- This creates a significant demand for equipment, such as palletizers, unit load AGVs, tug AGVs, and sortation systems, which are extensively deployed in food and beverage manufacturing establishments. Moreover, the stringent food safety regulations and preference for low human intervention in the production process are expected to increase the demand for the food and beverage industry over the forecast period.
- The region is witnessing numerous partnerships and is relying on the latest technologies and innovations to manufacture a higher quality of products at quicker speeds and cheaper costs.
- For instance, recently, a principal American retail company, Kroger, started a partnership with the UK online supermarket, Ocado, to utilize its technology to handle warehouse operations, logistics, automation, and delivery route planning in the region. This partnership is set to transform the retail sector, with the aid of automation solutions, in the United States.
- Additionally, owing to low vacancy and a surge in the rental prices of warehouses, enterprises are progressively looking for smaller places to rent out for warehouse purposes. In order to optimize the productivity of these narrow spaces, they are expected to deploy more automated solutions soon.
- Also, the major companies with many warehouses and distribution units utilize acquisition strategies to reduce labor costs and increase their profitability. For instance, Amazon, the giant retail, has spent USD 775 million in 2012 to acquire a young robotics company called Kiva Systems that gave it ownership over a new breed of mobile robots. This investment gave a technical foundation for building new versions of warehouse robotics, setting the stage for a potential future of the robots.
North America Logistics Automation Industry Overview
The market vendors that can fabricate and integrate the required equipment within the approved capital budgets and expected leads times have been continuing to dominate the market. The logistics automation market comprises several global players, vying for attention in a fairly-contested market space.
Technological disruption has been a key factor in sustainable competitive advantage. Also, in order to differentiate amongst offerings, the players have been witnessed moving toward the service capabilities. For instance, Locus considered the training aspect of its technology, and its LocusEmpower solution aids in training and the company claims it would onboard workers in days, rather than months.
Some of the prominent players in the market include Honeywell, Swisslog, Daifuku, Schaefer, among others. The presence of these players and their constant innovative activities are intensifying the market scenario. As the market poses moderate barriers to entry for new players, several new entrants backed by VC's have been able to gain traction in the market. This could further intensify the market competition.
North America Logistics Automation Market Leaders
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SSI SCHÄEFER AG
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Daifuku Co. Limited
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Kardex Group
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Honeywell Intelligrated
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Beumer Group GMBH & Co. KG
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
North America Logistics Automation Market News
- February 2021 - Kardex Group signed up for a global partnership agreement with Autostore AS which is a high-performance and space-saving storage and picking solution for the rapid processing of small parts orders with the help of autonomous robots. As a global partner of AutoStore and Kardex will in the future sell, project-manage, and install AutoStore solutions worldwide.
- February 2021 - Urban Outfitters, Inc., one of the leading lifestyle products and services companies, which operates a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Anthropologie, BHLDN, Free People, Terrain, Urban Outfitters, Nuuly, and a Food and Beverage division has partnered with TGW to design and implement an automation solution for their new fulfillment center in Kansas City, in the US. According to the company, TGW's FlashPick system is at the heart of the solution as the product picks orders fully automatically and ensures the next phase of picking is being addressed. These kinds of partnerships help the company to scale its business in the market.
North America Logistics Automation Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Study Assumptions & Market Definition
1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET INSIGHTS
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis
4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Consumers
4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
4.3.5 Threat of Substitute Products
4.4 Impact of COVID-19 on the Industry Ecosystem
4.5 Market Drivers
4.5.1 Increased E-commerce Activity
4.6 Market Challenge
4.6.1 High Capital Investment & Nascency Of The Technology
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
5.1 By Solution Type
5.1.1 Hardware
5.1.1.1 Mobile Robots (Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMR))
5.1.1.2 Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS) (Unit Load - Fixed and Movable Aisle, Mini Load, Shuttle & Bot Systems and Other Systems - Carousels and Vertical Lift Modules)
5.1.1.3 Conveyor (Belt, Roller, Pallet and Overhead)
5.1.1.4 Palletizer/De-palletizer (Conventional - High Level + Low Level, and Robotic)
5.1.1.5 Sortation System
5.1.2 Software - Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), WES and WCS
5.1.3 Other Solutions
5.1.3.1 Transportation Management Solutions
5.1.3.2 Others (Piece-picking robots, collaborative robots, warehouse drones, and supporting infrastructure)
5.2 By Industry
5.2.1 General Merchandise
5.2.2 Apparel
5.2.3 Food and Beverages
5.2.4 Groceries
5.2.5 Post & Parcel
5.2.6 Manufacturing (Durable and Non-Durable)
5.2.7 Other Industries
5.3 By Country
5.3.1 United States
5.3.2 Canada
6. COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
6.1 Vendor Ranking Analysis
6.1.1 Mobile Robots
6.1.2 AS/RS
6.1.3 Collaborative Robots
6.1.4 Palletizers/De-palletizers
6.1.5 Conveyors/Sortation Systems
6.2 Company Profiles
6.2.1 SSI SCHAEFER AG
6.2.2 Daifuku Co. Limited
6.2.3 Kardex Group
6.2.4 Honeywell Intelligrated
6.2.5 Beumer Group GMBH & Co. KG
6.2.6 Jungheinrich AG
6.2.7 Murata Machinery Limited
6.2.8 TGW Logistics Group GmbH
6.2.9 Witron Logistik
6.2.10 Mecalux SA
6.2.11 Viastore Systems GmbH
6.2.12 Swisslog Holdings AG (KUKA AG)
6.2.13 Kion Group AG (including Dematic)
6.2.14 Vanderlande Industries BV
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS
8. FUTURE OF THE MARKET
North America Logistics Automation Industry Segmentation
Warehouses and distribution centers form the most vital part of the logistics sector. They perform products transit that starts from the process of the production facility, acknowledgment, organizing, and also the tagging for delivering product on the required address.
The Hardware component includes Mobile robots, AS/RS, Conveyor & Sortation Systems, Palletizers, Piece Picking Robots. Whereas, WMS/WCS/WES is also being made part of the study. Further a geographical analysis with the United States and Canada is covered.
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North America Logistics Automation Market Research FAQs
How big is the North America Logistics Automation Market?
The North America Logistics Automation Market size is expected to reach USD 5.08 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 16.01% to reach USD 10.68 billion by 2029.
What is the current North America Logistics Automation Market size?
In 2024, the North America Logistics Automation Market size is expected to reach USD 5.08 billion.
Who are the key players in North America Logistics Automation Market?
SSI SCHÄEFER AG, Daifuku Co. Limited, Kardex Group, Honeywell Intelligrated and Beumer Group GMBH & Co. KG are the major companies operating in the North America Logistics Automation Market.
What years does this North America Logistics Automation Market cover, and what was the market size in 2023?
In 2023, the North America Logistics Automation Market size was estimated at USD 4.38 billion. The report covers the North America Logistics Automation Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the North America Logistics Automation Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
North America Logistics Automation Industry Report
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