// ROBOTICS AND SMART FACTORIES TERM
Logistics
Logistics is about planning, implementing, and controlling the efficient flow and storage of goods, services, and related information from origin to consumption. It ensures products get to the right place at the right time and cost.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
Logistics encompasses the strategic management of the entire product lifecycle, including inbound and outbound transportation, warehousing, materials handling, inventory, packaging, and security, optimizing supply chain efficiency and customer service.
BACKGROUND
The Fourth Industrial Revolution, also known as 4IR, Industry 4.0 or the Intelligence Age, is a neologism describing rapid technological advancement in the 21st century. It follows the Third Industrial Revolution. The term was popularized in 2016 by Klaus Schwab, the World Economic Forum founder and former executive chairman, who asserts that these developments represent a significant shift in industrial capitalism.
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- Supply chain management
- distribution
- shipping
- freight management
- material flow
USAGE NOTE
Effective logistics is crucial for minimizing operational costs and improving delivery times in manufacturing.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Logistics.
Develops advanced mobile robotic systems for fulfillment centers and warehouses, significantly automating material handling and internal logistics for manufacturing and distribution.
Offers comprehensive solutions for industrial automation, digital twins, and supply chain management software (e.g., Teamcenter), optimizing logistics processes from design to delivery for manufacturers.
Provides industry-leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) and supply chain management (SCM) software that enables manufacturers to optimize logistics, inventory, and transportation across their global operations.
A global leader in contract logistics, investing heavily in automation, robotics, AI, and digital solutions to manage and optimize complex supply chains and warehousing for manufacturers.
Specializes in automated material handling solutions, including sortation systems, conveyors, and robotics, to streamline warehouse and distribution center operations for manufacturing and e-commerce.
Develops innovative autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to work collaboratively with human workers in warehouses and fulfillment centers, improving productivity and efficiency in picking and material movement.
Offers a cloud-based concurrent planning platform that helps manufacturers synchronize their supply chain operations, optimize logistics, and respond rapidly to demand and supply fluctuations.
A global integrated logistics company that is developing advanced digital platforms and end-to-end supply chain visibility tools to optimize freight forwarding, warehousing, and inland logistics for its industrial customers.