Global Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market 2018-2024 - Opportunities of Digitization of Supply Chain Processes With Integration of IoT and AMH Equipment
DUBLIN, Oct. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --
The "Automated Material Handling (AMH) Equipment Market by Product (Robots, ASRS, Conveyor and Sortation Systems, Cranes, AGV), System Type (Unit Load, Bulk Load), Software & Services, Function, Industry, and Region - Global Forecast to 2024" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The AMH equipment market is estimated to be valued at USD 33.46 billion by 2018 and is expected to reach USD 53.59 billion by 2024 at a CAGR of 8.2%.
The growth of the market is fueled by the growing presence of start-up companies offering robotic solutions for warehouse automation, increasing popularity of AMH equipment among leading industries, significant recovery in global manufacturing, and rising labor cost and safety concerns.
The AMH equipment market for robots is estimated to hold a large share during the forecast period. The use of robots can reduce labor cost, protect personnel or employees from injuries, and provide a high return on investment. Such advantages are fueling the demand for robots in manufacturing units and warehousing facilities.
The unit load material handling systems is estimated to lead the market based on system type during the forecast period. The wide use of unit load material handling systems in various industries is attributed to their cost-effectiveness and ability to handle several items simultaneously, thereby reducing the number of trips, time required for loading and unloading, and cost of handling.
Storage function is projected to lead the AMH equipment market during the forecast period. The benefits of using AMH equipment for storage include warehouse floor space utilization, increased storage speed, efficient handling of heavy items, and reduced frequency of workplace accidents. These benefits are driving the growth of AMH equipment market for the storage function.
The automotive industry is estimated to lead the overall AMH equipment market during 2018-2024. Key factors such as the needs for constant availability of components and spare parts, just-in-time (JIT) delivery of materials, and reduction in the cost of unproductive labor are driving the growth of the market for this industry.
Material Handling Equipment Market
APAC is expected to account for the largest share of the AMH equipment market by 2018. The rising awareness related to material handling automation, increased emphasis of leading economies such as China and Japan on robotics and automation, and growing e-commerce industry are some of the primary factors contributing to the largest size of APAC in the market. China has been the main contributor to the growth of AMH equipment market in APAC. The improving manufacturing and warehousing infrastructure in China is projected to boost the AMH equipment market in this country in the coming years.
Major Application of AMH equipment
Automotive:
The players in the automotive industry seek improvement in manufacturing through automated, efficient, and effective processes. These companies need to carry out their manufacturing and assembling operations efficiently by handling a wide variety of components carefully and keeping track of the same. The deployment of AMH equipment in this industry prevents damage to auto parts, reduce the cost of unproductive labor hours by handling inventory, and maximize storage capacity within the available floor space. The companies use AMH equipment, such as AGV, ASRS, automated conveyors, cranes, and robots, to fulfill these requirements.
Metals & Heavy Machinery:
Metals and heavy machinery is one of the industries which involve repetitive handling and transportation of large and heavy components or assembly parts. The manual handling of heavy metal sheets and machinery can cause injuries to workers and potentially damage the product. This leads the plant operators to increase the efficiency of operations for ensuring smooth movement of heavy equipment within the manufacturing and warehousing facilities. Thus, handling these bulk items as well as moving them to manufacturing or production areas requires AMH equipment.
Food & Beverages:
The food & beverages industry has undergone a significant evolution in the past few years. The growing trend of consuming processed food and packaged eatables is driving the need for advanced manufacturing and warehousing solutions for the manufacturers. In the food & beverages industry, the time-to-market of finished products is very less due to their perishability. Consumers buy groceries and food items several times a week, which makes the inventory turnover of food & beverages warehouses faster than the warehouses in other industries. Moreover, the food & beverages companies need to comply with the food service guidelines set by local and state health departments, which specify the hygiene, storage, and efficient handling of food items. The hygienic handling of food is of utmost importance in the food & beverages industry. Food & beverages manufacturers and distributors require effective logistics solutions to manage their operations efficiently and sustain their business by offering fresh, healthy, and safe products. Therefore, installing AMH equipment in the food & beverages plants helps standardize food processes along with reducing wastage and labor costs as well as enhancing safety.
Chemicals:
The routine operations in the companies in the chemicals industry involve working with various dangerous chemical substances. Therefore the workers in the chemical plants are subject to extremely harmful environments due to proximity with the volatile raw materials; this affects their work efficiency and eventually leads to failure in maintaining the maximum efficiency of production. Therefore, the companies need to carefully assess the storage area and handling practices to avoid accidents. The chemical manufacturing companies are deploying AMH equipment to perform and manage their work more effectively. With the implementation of AMH equipment, companies can keep their employees safe from harmful raw materials, and improve the productivity and efficiency of their warehousing operations.
The high upfront cost of AMH equipment for SMEs and excessive integration and switching costs are restraining the growth of the AMH equipment market.
As of 2017, Daifuku (Japan), Hyster-Yale Material Handling (US), Jungheinrich (Germany), KION (Germany), and Toyota Industries (Japan) were the major players in the AMH equipment market. These players are focusing on product launches; acquisitions, expansions, and contracts; partnerships; agreements; and collaborations to expand their product offerings and businesses.
Other players in the AMH equipment market include Hanwha (South Korea), John Bean Technologies (US), KUKA (Germany), BEUMER (Germany), Fives (France), KNAPP (Germany), Murata Machinery (Japan), SSI Schaefer (Germany), TGW (Austria), and Viastore (Germany).
Key Topics Covered:
1 Introduction
2 Research Methodology
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Opportunities for AMH Equipment Market Growth During 2018-2024
4.2 AMH Equipment Market, By Product
4.3 AMH Equipment Market, By System Type
4.4 AMH Equipment Market, By Function
4.5 AMH Equipment Market, By Industry & Region
4.6 AMH Equipment Market, By Geography
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Market Dynamics
5.2.1 Drivers
5.2.1.1 Growing Presence of Start-Up Companies Offering Robotic Solutions for Warehouse Automation
5.2.1.2 Increasing Popularity of AMH Equipment Among Leading Industries
5.2.1.3 Significant Recovery in Global Manufacturing
5.2.1.4 Rising Labor Cost and Safety Concerns
5.2.2 Restraints
5.2.2.1 High Upfront Cost of AMH Equipment for SMEs
5.2.2.2 High Integration and Switching Costs
5.2.3 Opportunities
5.2.3.1 Increasing Level of Order Customization and Personalization
5.2.3.2 Digitization of Supply Chain Processes With Integration of IoT and AMH Equipment
5.2.4 Challenges
5.2.4.1 Loss in Production and Revenue Due to Unwanted Equipment Downtime
5.2.4.2 Requirement of Skilled Workforce for Repair and Maintenance
5.3 Value Chain Analysis
6 Market Analysis, By Product
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Robots
6.2.1 Fixed Robots
6.2.1.1 Articulated Robots
6.2.1.2 Cylindrical Robots
6.2.1.3 Scara Robots
6.2.1.4 Parallel Robots
6.2.1.5 Cartesian Robots
6.2.2 Mobile Robots
6.3 Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
6.3.1 Unit Load
6.3.2 Mini Load
6.3.3 Vertical Lift Module
6.3.4 Carousel
6.3.5 Mid Load
6.3.6 Autostore
6.4 Conveyor & Sortation Systems
6.4.1 Belt
6.4.2 Roller
6.4.3 Overhead
6.4.4 Screw
6.5 Cranes
6.5.1 JIB
6.5.2 Bridge
6.5.3 Gantry
6.5.4 Stacker
6.6 Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
6.6.1 Market for AGV, By Type
6.6.1.1 Tow Vehicles
6.6.1.2 Unit Load Carriers
6.6.1.3 Pallet Trucks
6.6.1.4 Assembly Line Vehicles
6.6.1.5 Forklift Truck
6.6.1.6 Others
6.6.2 Market for AGV, By Navigation Technology
6.6.2.1 Laser Guidance
6.6.2.2 Magnetic Guidance
6.6.2.3 Inductive Guidance
6.6.2.4 Optical Tape Guidance
6.6.2.5 Vision Guidance
6.6.2.6 Others
7 Market, By System Type
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Unit Load Material Handling Systems
7.2.1 Advantages of Unit Load Material Handling Systems
7.2.2 Disadvantages of Unit Load Material Handling Systems
7.3 Bulk Load Material Handling Systems
7.3.1 Advantages of Bulk Load Material Handling Systems
7.3.2 Disadvantages of Bulk Load Material Handling Systems
8 Software & Services Used in AMH Equipment Market
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Software
8.2.1 Warehouse Management System
8.2.1.1 Benefits of WMS
8.2.2 Warehouse Control System
8.2.2.1 Benefits of WCS
8.2.3 Warehouse Execution System
8.2.3.1 Benefits of WES
8.3 Services
8.3.1 Maintenance & Repair
8.3.2 Training
8.3.3 Software Upgrades
9 Market, By Function
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Assembly
9.3 Packaging
9.4 Transportation
9.5 Distribution
9.6 Storage
9.7 Waste Handling
10 Market, By Industry
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Automotive
10.3 Metals & Heavy Machinery
10.4 Food & Beverages
10.5 Chemicals
10.6 Semiconductor & Electronics
10.7 Healthcare
10.7.1 Pharmaceuticals
10.7.2 Medical Devices
10.8 Aviation
10.9 E-Commerce
10.10 Others
11 Geographic Analysis
12 Competitive Landscape
12.1 Overview
12.2 Market Ranking Analysis for AMH Equipment Manufacturers
12.3 Competitive Situations & Trends
12.3.1 Contracts
12.3.2 Product Launches & Developments
12.3.3 Acquisitions
12.3.4 Expansions
12.3.5 Partnerships, Agreements, Joint Ventures, & Collaborations
13 Company Profiles
13.1 Key Players
13.1.1 Daifuku
13.1.2 Jungheinrich
13.1.3 Kion
13.1.4 Toyota Industries
13.1.5 Hyster-Yale Material Handling
13.1.6 Hanwha
13.1.7 John Bean Technologies (JBT)
13.1.8 Kuka
13.1.9 Beumer
13.1.10 Fives
13.1.11 Knapp
13.1.12 Murata Machinery
13.1.13 SSI Schaefer
13.1.14 TGW Logistics
13.1.15 Viastore
13.2 Other Key Players
13.2.1 Mobile Industrial Robots
13.2.2 Invia Robotics
13.2.3 Grabit
13.2.4 Avancon
13.2.5 Locus Robotics
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