Robotics & Automation News (2023-04-27)
According to a report by technology intelligence firm ABI Research, Automated Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS) revenue within MFCs is expected to reach $1.2 billion by 2027, with uptake primarily seen in the grocery and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industries.
Ryan Wiggin, supply chain management and logistics industry analyst at ABI Research, says: “The need for high-density storage and fast fulfillment capabilities allows technologies to scale down and enable a flexible, bespoke frontline distribution network.
“In addition to automated high-density storage systems, retailers are also looking to enhance manual picking operations to deliver micro-fulfillment solutions using handheld devices and Goods-to-Person (G2P) mobile robots.
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