These solutions address the need to automate certain processes by increasing intelligence, guidance and sensory awareness, enabling them to operate independently of and / or around humans.
Driven by the continuous development of data communication networks including 5g, Gartner (an American company engaged in information technology research and consulting.) It is predicted that by 2025, 25% of supply chain decisions will be made in the intelligent edge ecosystem.
Andrew Stevens, senior director of Gartner supply chain practice, said: "Historically, digital supply chain investment has given priority to large-scale centralized applications in areas such as manufacturing and logistics. The edge is the physical location of things, people and data connections. Increasingly, supply chains have become more dynamic, covering larger networks, and data and decisions come from the edge - from operators, machines, sensors or devices."
Gartner predicts that by 2026, 75% of large enterprises will adopt some form of internal logistics intelligent robot in their warehouse operations. Intelligent internal logistics robot is a special form of network physical robot automation, which is mainly aimed at the environment of warehouse and distribution center.
There are many flexible robot use cases, such as transporting goods on pallets, delivering goods to a person or picking individual items.
Dwight klappich, associate analyst at Gartner supply chain practice, said: "Labor supply constraints, rapidly rising labor prices and the residual impact of covid-19 will force most companies to invest in network physical systems, especially in-house logistics intelligent robots. The good news is that there are many flexible robot use cases, and it is important to evaluate the specific needs best suited to the organization. Supply chain leaders should take full advantage of the growth of robotics Trend to establish an organization within their organization led by the chief robotics officer or equivalent. "
