Intralogistics Automation Solutions Market Trends

Intralogistics Automation Solutions Market Trends

A significant trend in the intralogistics automation industry is the growing adoption of flexible and scalable automation solutions that can adapt to changing business needs. Companies are increasingly seeking modular systems that can be easily expanded or reconfigured as their operations grow or change. This trend is particularly evident in the rising popularity of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs), which offer greater flexibility compared to traditional conveyor systems or Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
 

Furthermore, the rise of e-commerce and omnichannel retailing is driving demand for more advanced order fulfillment solutions, including advanced picking and sorting technologies. There's a growing focus of companies on micro-fulfillment centers, which bring automated fulfillment capabilities closer to urban centers, enabling faster last-mile delivery. For instance, in November 2023, Hy-Vee announced a partnership with Takeoff Technologies to establish micro-fulfillment centers in select locations where the Midwestern supermarket chain operates. Through this multi-year collaboration, Takeoff anticipates providing Hy-Vee with upwards of 20 automated facilities for assembling online grocery orders.