The Impact of Warehouse Automation on Logistics Efficiency of a Distribution Center Case study: NAFTAL Commercialization Branch
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2023-06
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Ecole des Hautes Etudes Commerciales
Abstract
In modern economy, companies are continuously seeking ways to improve their logistics
operations relying on technological advancements to gain a competitive edge. Warehouses are
important facilities within supply chain, thus, warehouse automation technologies have emerged
as a promising solution to enhance efficiency and optimize various processes of the warehouse,
such as material handling automation, automatic item identification systems and Warehouse
Management Systems.
Furthermore, effective management of logistic performance is essential for companies to
evaluate their current status and identify areas for improvement. Establishing a robust
performance measurement system becomes imperative in this context.
The present research consists of a comprehensive literature review about warehouse
automation, including basic concepts about supply chain, logistics and warehousing. The
empirical part is a qualitative study realized through interviews, this study aims to analyze the
benefits, challenges, and potential drawbacks of warehouse automation in improving logistics
efficiency.
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Distribution logistics, Warehouse automation, Performance, Performance measurement