자동 자재관리 장비 시장 규모는 2024년 296억 달러로 평가되고 2031년에는 600억 4,000만 달러에 달할 것으로 예상되며, 예측 기간인 2024-2031년 동안 연평균 6.8% 성장할 것으로 예상됩니다.
자동 자재관리 장비 세계 시장 촉진요인
자동 자재관리 장비 시장의 시장 촉진요인은 다양한 요인의 영향을 받을 수 있습니다.
생산성과 효율성에 대한 수요:
산업계는 생산성 향상, 업무 간소화 및 효율성 향상을 위해 자동화 솔루션에 주목하고 있습니다. 예를 들어, KUKA의 커넥티드 AMHE 시스템용 "Smart Factory Suite" 발표(2024년 2월) : 이 패키지는 로봇, 소프트웨어 및 분석을 통합하여 자재관리 공정을 최적화하여 실시간 모니터링, 예측, 유지보수 및 운영 효율을 향상시킵니다. 유지보수, 업무 효율성 향상을 제공합니다.
인건비 및 가동률:
인건비 상승과 유능한 인재 확보의 어려움으로 기업들은 수작업에 대한 의존도를 낮추기 위해 자동화에 눈을 돌리고 있습니다.
예를 들어, 로봇 프로세스 자동화(RPA) 기업 Automation Anywhere는 2024년 1월에 Honeywell에 인수될 예정입니다. 이번 인수로 하니웰의 자동화 포트폴리오가 강화되어 인력 부족을 해결하고 전반적인 업무 효율성을 향상시키는 보다 완벽한 솔루션을 제공할 수 있게 되었습니다.
기술 개발:
로봇공학, 인공지능, 기계학습, 사물인터넷(IoT)의 발전으로 보다 복잡하고 효과적인 AMHE 솔루션이 가능해졌습니다. 이는 프로세스 현대화를 추구하는 기업에게 매력적입니다.
예를 들어, 지멘스, 'MindSphere for Logistics' 발표(2024년 2월) : AMHE 최적화를 위한 AI 기반 플랫폼 AI와 머신러닝을 활용하여 이 플랫폼은 장비 고장을 감지하고, 예방적 유지보수를 예약하고, 자재관리 절차를 최적화할 수 있습니다.
E-Commerce의 성장:
E-Commerce의 증가로 인해 더 많은 양의 주문을 처리하고 빠른 배송에 대한 고객의 기대에 부응하기 위해 더 빠르고 안정적인 자재관리 시스템이 요구되고 있습니다.
예를 들어, 2023년 11월, 아마존과 Swisslog는 새로운 주문 처리 센터에 고도의 자동화 솔루션을 제공하기 위해 제휴를 맺었습니다: 이 제휴는 이커머스 사업자가 AMHE의 최고 공급업체와 협력하여 신속한 주문 처리와 효율적인 물류 관리를 위한 최첨단 자동화 자동화 솔루션을 도입하고 있음을 보여줍니다.
안전 및 인체공학:
자동화는 수작업으로 인한 자재관리 작업과 관련된 산업 재해 및 부상을 줄이기 위해 안전을 우선시하는 부서에서 자동화를 활용하도록 장려하고 있습니다.
공급망 최적화:
자동화는 리드타임을 단축하고, 재고 관리를 강화하며, 공급망 효율성을 향상시켜 경쟁력을 높이고자 하는 기업에게 바람직한 투자입니다.
규제 준수:
안전 및 환경 관련 법규가 강화됨에 따라 기업들은 컴플라이언스 요건을 충족하는 자동화 솔루션을 도입해야 하며, 이는 시장 확대를 촉진하고 있습니다.
무역과 세계화:
국가 간 무역이 확대됨에 따라 복잡한 공급망과 물류 시스템을 처리할 수 있는 효과적인 자재관리 기술이 요구되고 있습니다.
지속가능성에 대한 관심사:
기업들은 지속가능성과 환경적 책임에 대한 관심이 높아지면서 에너지 효율을 극대화하고 폐기물을 줄이는 자동화 솔루션을 채택하고 있습니다.
대유행 이후 회복:
COVID-19로 인해 기존 공급망의 약점이 드러나면서 기업들은 유연성과 회복력을 높이기 위해 자동화에 투자하고 있습니다.
자동 자재관리 장비 세계 시장 억제요인
세계 자동 자재관리 장비 시장은 성장의 여지가 크지만, 이를 어렵게 만드는 몇 가지 제약이 있습니다. 업계 이해관계자들이 이러한 어려움을 이해하는 것이 필수적입니다. 주요 시장 제약은 다음과 같습니다.
높은 초기 투자:
일부 조직, 특히 중소기업(SME)은 이러한 시스템 도입에 따른 막대한 선행 투자로 인해 자동 자재관리 산업에 진입하는 것이 어렵다고 느낄 수 있습니다.
예를 들어, 2023년 11월 KION 그룹(Dematic)은 'AMHE 렌탈 및 구독 모델'을 도입했습니다. 이 프로그램은 임대 및 구독을 통해 AMHE의 대체 자금 조달 방법을 제공하여 초기 자금 장벽을 낮추고 기업, 특히 중소기업에 대한 광범위한 도입을 촉진합니다.
통합의 복잡성:
AMHE를 현재 업무에 성공적으로 통합하려면 많은 계획, 커스터마이징, 다른 시스템 및 프로세스와의 연계가 필요합니다.
예를 들어, 2023년 10월, Daifuku는 '표준화된 인터페이스를 갖춘 모듈식 AMHE 솔루션'을 발표했습니다. 이 작업의 목표는 표준화 된 인터페이스를 갖춘 AMHE 솔루션을 만들어 현재 시스템 및 절차와의 통합을 더 쉽게 만들고 사용자 정의의 필요성을 최소화하고 통합 프로세스를 간소화하는 것입니다.
고용 전환에 대한 우려:
노동조합의 반대와 경우에 따라서는 규제 당국의 감시도 자재관리 업무의 자동화로 인해 일자리를 잃게 될지도 모른다는 노동자들의 불안감에서 비롯된 것입니다.
예시 업계 전반의 교육 및 재취업 지원 이니셔티브: 이직에 대한 우려를 해소하고 자동화로의 원활한 전환을 촉진하기 위해 업계 참여자, 정부 및 교육 기관이 협력하여 자동화로 인해 창출되는 새로운 역할에 종사할 수 있도록 이직 근로자를 위한 교육 프로그램을 제공하고 있습니다. 교육 프로그램을 제공하고 있습니다.
제한적인 유연성:
일부 자동화 시스템은 다양한 제품에 대응하지 못하거나 변화하는 생산 요구에 대응하지 못해 역동적인 제조 환경에서의 사용이 제한될 수 있습니다.
예를 들어, 2023년 12월 ABB는 '확장 가능하고 재구성 가능한 AMHE 솔루션'을 발표했습니다. 이 새로운 제품 라인을 통해 자재관리 기업은 진화하는 수요와 제품 변형에 맞게 시스템을 사용자 정의하고 재구성할 수 있어 다양한 생산 시나리오에 대한 유연성과 적응성을 높일 수 있습니다.
유지보수 및 가동 중지 시간:
자동화 장비는 정기적인 유지보수와 소프트웨어 업그레이드 및 수리를 위한 산발적인 셧다운이 필요합니다.
사이버 보안 리스크:
자동화 시스템은 랜섬웨어 공격, 파괴 행위, 데이터 유출과 같은 사이버 보안 위협에 노출되기 쉽기 때문에 연결된 자동화 시스템과 관련된 위험을 줄이기 위해서는 강력한 보안 조치가 필요합니다.
숙련된 직원의 부재:
AMHE를 도입하려면 복잡한 자동화 시스템을 관리, 수리, 디버깅하는 데 필요한 기술을 갖춘 직원이 필요합니다. 반면, 필요한 기술 지식을 갖춘 직원이 많지 않을 수도 있습니다.
변화에 대한 저항력:
혁신에 대한 절차적, 문화적 장애물이 뿌리내린 기업에서는 직원과 경영진의 변화에 대한 저항이 자동 자재관리 기술 채택을 방해할 수 있습니다.
공간 제한:
창고나 산업 시설에 자동 자재관리 시스템을 설치하고 운영하는 것은 공간의 제약, 특히 규모가 크거나 복잡한 구성으로 인해 어려울 수 있습니다.
규제 준수:
안전 기준과 업계 규칙을 준수하는 것은 특히 제약 및 헬스케어와 같이 규제가 엄격한 산업에서 자동 자재관리 솔루션 도입의 복잡성과 비용을 증가시킵니다.
Automated Material Handling Equipment Market size was valued at USD 29.6 Billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 60.04 Billion by 2031 , growing at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period 2024-2031. Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Drivers The market drivers for the Automated Material Handling Equipment Market can be influenced by various factors. These may include: Demand for Productivity and Efficiency: To increase productivity, streamline operations, and improve efficiency, industries look to automation solutions. For Example: "Smart Factory Suite" for Connected AMHE Systems is Introduced by KUKA (February 2024): This package offers real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance, and increased operational efficiency by integrating robots, software, and analytics to optimise material handling processes.
Labour Costs and Availability:
Businesses are turning to automation to lessen their reliance on manual labour as a result of growing labour costs and difficulties in locating competent people.
For Example: The Robotic Process Automation (RPA) company "Automation Anywhere" is acquired by Honeywell in January 2024. With this transaction, Honeywell's automation portfolio is strengthened and they can now provide more complete solutions that deal with labour shortages and raise overall operational efficiency.
Technological Developments:
More complex and effective AMHE solutions are made possible by developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and the Internet of Things (IoT). This appeals to companies seeking to modernise their processes.
For Example: Siemens Unveils "MindSphere for Logistics" (February 2024): An AI-driven platform for optimising AMHE By using AI and machine learning, this platform can detect equipment failures, schedule preventive maintenance, and optimise material handling procedures-all of which increase operational dependability and efficiency.
E-commerce Growth:
In order to handle higher order quantities and satisfy customer expectations for prompt deliveries, the rise in e-commerce activity calls for quicker and more dependable material handling systems.
For Example: In November 2023, Amazon and Swisslog Partner to Provide Advanced Automation Solutions in New Fulfilment Centres: This partnership demonstrates how e-commerce businesses are working with top AMHE suppliers to deploy cutting-edge automation solutions for expedited order fulfilment and effective logistics administration.
Safety and Ergonomics:
Automation reduces workplace accidents and injuries linked to manual material handling jobs, which encourages sectors that prioritise safety to use it.
Supply Chain Optimisation:
Automation lowers lead times, boosts inventory control, and increases supply chain efficiency, making it a desirable investment for businesses looking to gain a competitive edge.
Regulatory Compliance:
Tight safety and environmental laws force businesses to implement automated solutions that meet compliance requirements, which propels the market's expansion.
Trade and Globalisation:
As trade between countries grows, there is a need for effective material handling technologies to handle intricate supply chains and logistical systems.
Sustainability Concerns:
Businesses are adopting automated solutions that maximise energy efficiency and reduce waste as a result of their growing emphasis on sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Post-pandemic Recovery:
The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the weaknesses in conventional supply chains, which prompted businesses to make investments in automation in order to increase flexibility and resilience.
Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market Restraints
The Global Automated Material Handling Equipment Market has a lot of room to grow, but there are several industry limitations that could make it harder for it to do so. It's imperative that industry stakeholders comprehend these difficulties. Among the significant market limitations are:
High Initial Investment:
Some organisations, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), may find it difficult to enter the automated material handling industry due to the significant upfront expenditures involved in deploying these systems.
For Example: "Rental and Subscription Models for AMHE" are introduced by KION Group (Dematic) in November 2023. Through rents or subscriptions, this programme offers alternative financing methods for AMHE, lowering the initial financial barrier and promoting wider adoption among businesses, particularly SMEs.
Complexity of Integration:
It can take a lot of planning, customisation, and collaboration with other systems and processes to successfully integrate AMHE into current operations.
For Example: "Modular AMHE Solutions with Standardised Interfaces" are introduced by Daifuku in October 2023. The goal of this work is to create AMHE solutions with standardised interfaces that make it simpler to integrate them with current systems and procedures, minimise the need for customisation, and streamline the integration process.
Fears of Job Displacement:
Labour union opposition and, in some cases, regulatory scrutiny result from worker fears of job displacement brought on by the automation of material handling duties.
For Example: Industry-wide Training and Reskilling Initiatives: In order to address job displacement concerns and promote a more seamless transition towards automation, industry participants, governments, and educational institutions are collaborating to offer training programmes for workers who have been displaced to fill new roles created by automation.
Limited Flexibility:
Certain automated systems may not be able to handle a broad range of products or adjust to changing production needs, which might restrict their use in dynamic manufacturing environments.
For Example: "Scalable and Reconfigurable AMHE Solutions" are introduced by ABB in December 2023. With the help of this new product line, material handling businesses may now customise and reconfigure their systems to meet evolving demands and product variations, increasing flexibility and adaptability to a range of production scenarios.
Maintenance and Downtime:
Automated equipment needs routine upkeep as well as sporadic shutdowns for software upgrades or repairs, which can cause delays in production and extra expenses.
Cybersecurity Risks:
Strong security measures are required to reduce risks associated with connected automation systems because they are susceptible to cybersecurity threats such as ransomware attacks, sabotage, and data breaches.
Absence of Skilled staff:
The implementation of AMHE requires a staff with the necessary skills to manage, repair, and debug intricate automated systems. On the other hand, there could not be as many employees with the requisite technical knowledge.
Resistance to Change:
In companies with ingrained procedures or cultural hurdles to innovation, resistance to change among staff members and management may hinder the adoption of automated material handling technologies.
Space Restrictions:
Installing and running automated material handling systems in warehouses or industrial facilities may be difficult due to space restrictions, particularly for bigger or more complicated configurations.
Regulatory Compliance:
Adhering to safety standards and industry rules increases the complexity and expense of implementing automated material handling solutions, especially in highly regulated industries like pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
Market Share:
The largest market share worldwide, expected to grow to USD 1.3 billion by 2029.
Key Drivers:
The rapidly expanding manufacturing and e-commerce sectors are the main drivers.
Government backing for infrastructure and automation programmes.
Increased need for cost-effective solutions and rising labour expenses.
Trends:
Pay attention to modular, reasonably priced solutions for SMEs.
increasing use of subscription-based and cloud-based business models.
a focus on advanced automation through IoT, AI, and ML integration.
Top nations:
South Korea, Japan, India, and China
Market Share:
Significant market share, projected to grow to USD 6.8 billion by 2029.
Key Drivers:
The well-established manufacturing and logistics sectors are the main drivers.
Early use of automation tools.
Put your attention on increasing efficiency and production.
Trends:
Growing need for sophisticated automation and robotic technologies.
A focus on analytics and data-driven decision making.
Cobots, or collaborative robots, are becoming more and more popular for human-machine interaction.
Top nations:
Canada and the United States
Market Share:
Approximate to reach USD 4.7 billion by 2029; significant.
Key Drivers:
The main motivators are the heavy reliance on automation in shipping and production.
Technological developments in automation and robotics.
Strict laws that encourage effectiveness and safety.
Trends:
An increased emphasis on energy-efficient technologies and sustainability.
Increasing use of warehouse management solutions driven by AI.
Data protection and cybersecurity are prioritised in automated systems.
Top nations:
France, Germany, Italy, and the United Kingdom
Market Share:
New markets with significant room for expansion.
Key Drivers:
Increasing funding for automation projects is one of the main drivers.
Increasing focus on industrial development and modernization.
Escalating labour expenses and advancements in infrastructure.
Trends:
Conveyors and sorting systems, two fundamental automation technologies, are becoming more and more popular.
Expanding government assistance for the uptake of technology and the acquisition of skills.
Growing appeal for subscription and cloud-based business models due to their cost.
Top nations:
Saudi Arabia, South Africa, UAE, Brazil, and Mexico
The Automated Material Handling Equipment Market is segmented on the basis of Equipment Types, Industries of End Use, And Geography.
By Equipment Types:
Conveyor systems:
These include overhead, roller, and belt conveyors that make it easier to transfer things around a facility.
Current Status:
The oldest and most popular kind of equipment.
Future Growth:
Potential saturation in established markets, although steady growth is anticipated.
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs):
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are mobile robots that are used in manufacturing facilities and warehouses that are programmed to move things on their own.
Current Status:
Growing quickly as a result of rising adoption and advances in technology.
Future Growth:
There is a lot of room for expansion, especially given the flexibility and efficiency of manufacturing, warehousing, and e-commerce.
Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS):
High-density storage systems that maximise space utilisation by automatically storing and retrieving objects.
Current Status:
Growing need for high-density storage options in areas with limited space.
Future Growth:
Moderate growth is anticipated, with the possibility of higher adoption in sectors that demand effective storage utilisation.
Robotic systems:
pick-and-place robots, robotic arms, and other automated methods for packing, palletizing, and material handling.
Current Status:
Growing automation across multiple industries and developments in robots and AI are driving this high-growth sector.
Future Growth:
Very promising, with great potential in a variety of industries because of their adaptability and capacity for difficult work.
Sortation Systems:
Automatic systems that improve order accuracy and throughput by sorting and redirecting products according to predetermined criteria.
Current Status:
An essential component for effective order fulfilment in logistics and e-commerce.
Future Growth:
The growing need for quicker and more precise order processing is anticipated to fuel steady growth in the future.
By Industries of End Use:
Manufacturing:
AMHE is used for assembly, packing, and logistics in the automotive, electronics, aerospace, and other manufacturing sectors.
Current Status:
Because of the requirement for effective production lines and material management, we are the largest user of AMHE.
Future Growth:
Adoption of sophisticated automation technologies, such as collaborative and cobot robots, is anticipated to drive continued growth.
Warehousing and Distribution:
To optimise order fulfilment and distribution processes, e-commerce, retail, and third-party logistics providers use AMHE.
Current Status:
A sizable customer base, propelled by the rising need for effective logistics and e-commerce fulfilment services.
Future Growth:
Given the continued expansion of automation and e-commerce, there is a high potential for future growth.
Food and Beverage:
For hygienic and effective product handling, automated material handling is essential in food processing plants, cold storage facilities, and beverage distribution centres.
Current Status:
A growing number of food processing and distribution facilities are using AMHE to improve efficiency, safety, and hygiene.
Future Growth:
As automation becomes necessary for efficient supply chains and food safety, steady growth is predicted.
Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals:
AMHE is used by hospitals, pharmacies, and makers of medical devices for distribution, inventory control, and sterile handling of medical supplies.
Current Status:
AMHE is being used more often for inventory management, medicine distribution, and sterile handling.
Future Growth:
It is anticipated that there will be moderate growth, with room for progress in automated storage systems and medical-grade robotics.
Automobile:
AMHE is used by automakers and suppliers for assembly line automation, components handling, and just-in-time production.
Current Status:
AMHE is heavily utilised for just-in-time production and assembly line automation.
Future Growth:
Technological developments such as collaborative robotics and self-driving forklifts are projected to drive steady growth.
By Geography:
North America:
The adoption of AMHE in the US and Canada is influenced by market dynamics, important actors, and the regulatory environment.
Europe:
The implementation of AMHE is being driven by industry initiatives, market trends, and technological improvements throughout the continent.
Asia-Pacific:
The AMHE market is expanding in nations like China, Japan, and India due to rapid industrialization, the rise of e-commerce, and investments in automation.
The Rest of the World:
Market prospects and obstacles to the adoption of AMHE in areas including Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America.
The major players in the Automated Material Handling Equipment Market are:
Daifuku Co., Ltd.
Dematic Corporation
Swisslog Holding AG
Honeywell Intelligrated
Murata Machinery, Ltd.
SSI Schaefer Group
Vanderlande Industries B.V.
Siemens AG
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