Smart Warehousing Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Component, Deployment Mode, Deployment Type, Organization Size, Technology, Application, Vertical and By Geography

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Smart Warehousing Market is accounted for $20.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $44.8 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 11.5% during the forecast period. A large complex, used for storing produced items and raw materials, is called a smart warehouse. It performs regular warehouse tasks, that humans formerly carried out using machines and computers. These tasks include recognising and accepting orders, counting things, storing them, later remembering their locations, and sending orders to the appropriate location. The most effective smart warehouses automate practically the whole process and travel of goods from supplier to customer with little errors.

According to Knight Frank's 2020 estimate, the United Kingdom alone would need 92 million square feet of warehouse space by 2024. This means that, in the future, it will be critical to make cost-effective use of the currently restricted places. As a result, warehouse automation was born.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Increasing demand for smart phones as a medium of managing operations quickly & efficiently

The Bottom Line can be enhanced by utilising mobile-based applications and technologies to streamline the entire Warehousing process. Due to the extensive usage of mobile devices like smart phones and tablets, logistics partners and warehouse employees now have access to a wide range of tools and materials. The features that would help warehouse managers manage the entire warehouse process effectively include scanning inventory with barcode-scanning apps, viewing the precise location of a shipment on a map, retrieving in-depth shipping information & receiving data, as well as generating reports more quickly.

Restraint:

Smart warehousing offers a lower prevalence across small companies

Many small companies lack their own warehouses because they stock fewer items than do large businesses, which makes sense given their lower stock levels. Many organisations cannot afford to invest in smart warehousing solutions, due to small enterprises with lesser incomes. In addition to their resistance to replace their current systems and their limited growth strategies, small business owners are unable to recognise the benefits of smart warehouse solutions. The Implementation of smart warehousing solutions across various small and medium-sized organisations is further hampered with the significant investments and high initial prices associated with the systems.

Opportunity:

Increased utilisation of warehouse space

The utilisation of warehouse space can be increased with intelligent warehouses. Automated picking and mobile sorting systems can enable taller racks and narrower aisles, allowing for more items to be stored in the same amount of space as traditional warehouses, because traffic and aisle congestion are reduced. Utilising warehouse space more effectively lowers overhead expenses per sold item. The resulting savings can be transferred to customers in the form of lower prices or increased operator profit margins.

Threat:

Incompatibilities caused by smart warehouse

Assuring the security of the system involves building a smart warehouse. Technological progress is inevitable, but it is not universally accepted. There are serious issues regarding the privacy and confidentiality of the data the system has collected. Any dangerous harm caused due to Incompatibility between things in the Warehouse should also be taken into account as a security risk, because the system should be able to guard against such dangers. The technology must also take human safety into account. In terms of data processing, storage, adjusting to new technologies, security, and integrating systems from various supply chain partners, it is difficult to assess, how flexible today's systems are.

COVID-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 had moderate impact on the market for smart warehousing. The COVID-19 greatly affected both supply and demand and disrupted global supply systems. Governments in several Nations have imposed a lockdown, which resulted in the closure of the manufacturing, retail, food and beverage, transportation and logistics industries. The demand for online shopping has greatly expanded after COVID-19 as a result of people's ability to choose a product on an e-commerce platform while relaxing in the comfort of their own residences. However, COVID-19 caused transportation delays for warehouse organisations, which had a negative impact on their supply chain network. As a result, it is determined that the need for smart warehousing has increased across all end users post COVID-19, and this demand is anticipated to drive the market throughout the projection period.

The services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The services segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period. The growth can be attributed to the widespread usage of smart phone devices, that makes simple to use automated picking tools and inventory control systems to manage the inventory process and lower labour expenses. Vendors have created smart warehousing devices in response to a growth in user demand for IoT, sensors, and AI technologies to optimise warehouse operations.

The transportation and logistics segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

The transportation and logistics segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. A significant number of smart warehouses are automating almost all processes involved in getting products from suppliers to customers. As a result, it is anticipated that the rapid growth in the use of automation in warehouses around the world would raise the market's potential for sales of smart warehousing. The development of multi-channel distribution networks, globalisation, and the dynamic nature of supply chain networks are all predicted to fuel industry growth in smart warehousing.

Region with largest share:

North America region is estimated to have the largest share during the forecast period, owing to the advancement of technology in North America is responsible for this growth. As an innovation hub and an early adopter of technology, North America is predicted to offer excellent prospects for smart warehousing vendors to grow in this industry. Due to the increasing demand for automating warehouse activities to increase productivity, efficiency, and accuracy, smart warehousing hardware, solutions, and services are predicted to become more widely used in Latin America. The integrated smart warehouse solutions increase employee capacity and offer flexibility.

Region with highest CAGR:

Asia-Pacific region is estimated to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period. China, India, Singapore, South Korea, and other countries are adopting technology-based smart warehousing in a wide range of industries to improve efficiency and customer experience. Additionally, the Asia-Pacific region is predicted to witness an increase in the adoption of smart warehousing hardware, solutions, and services.

Key players in the market:

Some of the key players in Smart Warehousing market include: Oracle, Manhattan Associates, SAP, IBM, Vinculum, Softeon, Unicommerce, Locus Robotics, Orderhive, Epicor Software Corporation, EasyEcom, ShipHero, IBM Corporation, Infor, Inc., Korber AG, Tecsys, Inc. and PSI Logistics.

Key Developments:

In Feb-2022, Oracle unveiled its Oracle Fusion Cloud Supply Chain & Manufacturing (SCM). It joins shippers" supply networks with a unified suite of cloud business applications. The updates are for subsets in Oracle Fusion Cloud Global SCM-Oracle Transportation Management (OTM) & Oracle Trade Management (GTM)- & are motivated onto helping shippers raise efficiency and value all over their global supply chains, and also reduce cost & risk, better experience of the customer, & also become more adaptable to business interruptions.

In Jan-2022, Epicor took over JMO Business Systems, a leading provider of the warehouse management system (WMS), enterprise mobility solutions & related services for automotive aftermarket and original equipment (OE) parts distributors.

Components Covered:

• Hardware
• Services
• Solutions
• Other Components

Deployment Modes Covered:

• On-premises
• Cloud

Organization Sizes Covered:

• Small and Medium-sized enterprises
• Large Enterprise

Technologies Covered:

• Analytics
• Automated Guided Vehicles
• Block chain in Warehouse
• AI in Warehouse
• RFID
• AR
• Wi-Fi
• Security
• Voice Recognition
• Other Technologies

Applications Covered:

• Transport Management
• Order Management
• Shipping Management
• Dock Door Management
• Task Management
• lnternet of Things Management
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:

• Transportation and Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Energy and Utilities
• Food and Beverages
• Agriculture
• Government
• Mining
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • US
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • Italy
  • France
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • South Korea
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Argentina
  • Brazil
  • Chile
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • Qatar
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East & Africa

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