Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market

Key Insights

Tier III Players Account for around 3/4th Revenue Share of the Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market

Top 10 Vendors in the automated storage and retrieval systems market account for around 25-28% of the overall market share; yet, the automated storage and retrieval systems market continues to remain fragmented.

The fragmentation in the market can be gauged from the fact that Tier III vendors account for nearly 75% market share. These tier III companies are concentrated in a specific state/province and their business model involves providing cost-effective solutions to SMEs. Though these companies do not have the deep pockets to scale up, collectively, they are a force to reckon with.

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems – Future of the Warehousing Industry

Recent transformations in the warehousing industry are bringing in state-of-the-art technologies to enhance warehousing functions and management. Automated warehouses are witnessing growing adoption, helping manufacturers meet their demands for obtaining greater throughput.

A palpable shift of focus towards mitigating operational issues and enhancing the performance of warehousing functions is triggering the adoption of automated storage and retrieval systems across a range of sectors.

Leading stakeholders in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are attracting more investments from players in the warehousing industry by aiding them to boost the delivery speed, material handling flexibility, and transportation efficiency with technologically advanced automated storage and retrieval systems.

Automated Storage and Retrieval System Vendors Witnessing Significant Growth in Developing Nations

The rapidly growing manufacturing sector and warehousing industry in emerging economies underscore the inherent growth opportunities for automated storage and retrieval system vendors in developing countries, such as China, India, as well as GCC countries.

The increasing growth of e-commerce and other industrial sectors, such as food & beverage and pharmaceuticals, in developing countries is attracting heavy investments from automated storage and retrieval system vendors.

Apart from the manufacturing advantages in developing nations, stakeholders in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are benefiting from growing awareness about the importance of boosting warehousing efficiency with automation in these regions.

With a significant rise in investment capabilities of industrial end-users in the emerging economies, stakeholders in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are modifying their business strategies to capture extraordinary growth opportunities in developing nations.

Customized Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems for Distinctive End-use Applications

A majority of industrial end-users are implementing automated storage and retrieval systems that can help them enhance order accuracy, throughput capacity while reducing warehousing operational costs.

Leading market players are putting their efforts into delivering customized solutions to suit industry-specific applications, in order to maintain a competitive edge.

Established stakeholders in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are leveraging their expertise in data gathering, design, construction, and technological innovations to deliver highly customized automated storage and retrieval systems.

Furthermore, top vendors in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are adopting next-generation technologies to provide a diverse product selection range in order to meet the unique needs of end-users.

Foraying into New Industrial Segments: A Popular Trend Among Automated Storage and Retrieval System Vendors

As the e-commerce sector is undergoing rapid developments, a wide range of industries are adopting warehouse automation technologies to further enhance the efficiency of logistics & supply chain management.

Automated storage and retrieval system vendors are shifting their focus on developing new industry-specific solutions to leverage additional profit opportunities by incorporating next-generation automation technologies.

Especially in the developed countries, companies with manufacturing or distribution operations are investing heavily in warehouse automation.

Thereby, to leverage the rise in adoption of automation solutions, players in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are adopting strategies to enter unexplored industrial sectors rather than aiming to establish a strong position in the existing markets.

High Initial Investments and Operational Costs Impede Widespread Adoption

Though implementing automated storage and retrieval systems can reduce labor costs and improve operational efficiencies, these systems are more expensive than traditional alternatives such as forklifts.

High cost of initial investment can mark a huge challenge for small-scale end-users, who do not have access to huge capital, and they may prefer adopting low-cost alternatives to automated storage and retrieval systems.

Furthermore, its routine maintenance and occasional repairs may lead to an operational downtime, which may add to the operational costs of automated storage and retrieval systems.

Thereby, adopting automated storage and retrieval systems may prove to be an expensive affair for small-scale businesses, which is hindering the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

However, to leverage the operational benefits of automated storage and retrieval systems despite its high cost, many end-users are considering the option of equipment leasing, which is helping tier-3 vendors to reduce the barriers to enter the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

Competitive Landscape

The Fact.MR report offers thorough and comprehensive profiling of the competitive environment in the automated storage and retrieval systems market. The report tracks major developments and strategies of leading players in the automated storage and retrieval systems market during the forecast period.

Market players featured in the Fact.MR report include

• Daifuku Co. Ltd.
• Murata Machinery Ltd
• Dematic Corporation
• Vanderlande Industries
• TGW Logistics Group GmbH
• System Logistics Spa
• Westfalia Technologies, Inc.
• Honeywell Intelligrated
• Swisslog Holding AG
• Invata Intralogistics, Inc.

Murata Machinery, Ltd. recently collaborated with Yamazaki Mazak Corporation, a Japanese machine tool building company, to develop the “MAZATEC SMS (Smart Manufacturing System)”.

This system is the integration of Murata’s internal factory material handling technology and Mazak’s multi-tasking machine tools and its advanced horizontal machining centers. Daifuku Co. revealed its plans to introduce best-automated storage and retrieval systems by further enhancing its fully in-house production systems.

Other players in the automated storage and retrieval systems market, such as Dematic Corporation and Honeywell Intelligrated are concentrating on introducing innovative software platforms that can aid in maximizing warehouse operational efficiencies to meet the dynamic end-user needs to support e-commerce growth.

Definition

Automated storage and retrieval systems are computer-controlled systems used in warehouses for automatically storing and retrieving goods from their definite storage locations. Automated storage and retrieval systems are a collective system of hardware integrated with software for accurate storage and replenishment of loads, which increases productivity, efficiency, and reduces labor involvement and inventory levels.

About the Report

The Fact.MR report consists of the most important insights about the recent developments and potential opportunities in the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

Based on a thorough market research, accurate conclusions about the future prospects of the automated storage and retrieval systems market are drawn, which can help market players to make informative decisions in the coming future.

Additional Questions Answered

The unique information about the automated storage and retrieval systems market featured in the report does not only elucidate the future prospects of the market, but also helps market players to make appropriate business decisions.

The report also answers critical questions for stakeholders in the automated storage and retrieval systems, such as

• What are the future trends in the automated storage and retrieval systems market that may impede the market growth?
• Which countries are the major focus for automated storage and retrieval system vendors across the world?
• Why most of the leading players in the automated storage and retrieval systems market investing in North America?
• What are the risks involved in investing in the APEJ automated storage and retrieval systems market?
• Which end-user industry will influence the growth prospects of the automated storage and retrieval systems market by 2028?

Research Methodology

Analysts at Fact.MR follow a holistic approach while conducting a thorough research about the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

The conclusions about the growth prospects of the automated storage and retrieval systems market mentioned in the report are the outcome of secondary and primary market research conducted by analysts at Fact.MR.

Secondary market research is conducted by the analysts helps to understand the historical and current industry-validated data about the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

It is then followed by primary market research, where leading stakeholders, such as vendors, distributors, suppliers, and investors, in the automated storage and retrieval systems market are interviewed.

The numbers associated with the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market obtained at the end of the secondary research are cross-checked with the number obtained during primary research.

This way, analysts at Fact.MR ensure the accuracy and reliability of the conclusion on how the automated storage and retrieval systems market will grow during 2018-2028.

Segmentation

The Fact.MR report divides the automated storage and retrieval systems market into several segments to provide seamless information about the growth parameters of the market.

Depending on the geographical regions, the automated storage and retrieval systems market is divided into North America, Latin America, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) & Russia, Japan, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), and Middle East & Africa (MEA).

The report further classifies the automated storage and retrieval systems market into five categories based on its types, i.e. unit-load AS/RS, mini-load AS/RS, vertical lift modules (VLMs), horizontal carousels, and vertical carousels.

Based on the categories of automated storage and retrieval systems, the report segments the market into standalone and integrated automated storage and retrieval systems.

Furthermore, the automated storage and retrieval systems market is divided according to the end-user industries, such as automotive, food & beverage, electrical & electronics, healthcare, and retail & e-commerce.

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market: Seamless Explanation on Major Growth Prospects and Growth Opportunities for Stakeholders

Fact.MR recently published a market research report titled Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Forecast, Trend Analysis and Competition Tracking – Global Review 2018-2028”.

The report is a comprehensive representation of the most critical growth parameters of the automated storage and retrieval systems market. Readers can find qualitative and quantitative information on how the automated storage and retrieval systems market will grow during the forecast period 2018-2028.

Readers can identify the lucrative opportunities for players in the automated storage and retrieval systems market and other factors that may influence the market growth during the assessment period. Furthermore, the report also helps readers to understand the regional outlook of the automated storage and retrieval systems market to adopt appropriate strategies to explore lucrative business opportunities in leading regional markets.

The report presents critical information about the automated storage and retrieval systems market in the most seamless, chapter-wise manner for the better understanding of readers.

Chapter 1 – Executive Summary – Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market

This chapter features the market summary and highlights to help readers to get an overview of the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market during the assessment period.

This chapter also provides an assessment of market opportunities for stakeholders that may help readers to plan the outline of their upcoming strategies.

Chapter 2 – Market Overview

This chapter helps readers to understand the automated storage and retrieval systems market with the help of market definition, introduction, and market taxonomy.

The chapter also features megatrends that are popular among automated storage and retrieval system vendors, which can help readers to understand the future prospects of the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

Chapter 3 – Market Dynamics

Readers can find detailed information about factors, such as drivers, restraints, challenges, and trends, which may be instrumental in shaping the automated storage and retrieval systems market during the period 2018-2028.

Chapter 4 – Associated Industry and Key Indicator Assessment

This chapter focuses on macroeconomic and microeconomic factors that are influencing the global demand for automated storage and retrieval systems. It also consists of the information about investment feasibility matrix, value chain analysis, and key regulations & standards that may impact sales of automated storage and retrieval systems in the upcoming years.

Chapter 5 – Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis and Forecast

Readers can find a detailed assessments of the development of the global market for automated storage and retrieval systems based on geographical regions, system types, categories, and end-user industries.

North America, Latin America, Europe, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) & Russia, Japan, Asia Pacific excluding Japan (APEJ), and Middle East & Africa (MEA) are the regional segments of the market included in the report. According to the type, unit-load AS/RS, mini-load AS/RS, vertical lift modules (VLMs), horizontal carousels, and vertical carousels are the leading segments of the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

Depending on the categories, standalone and integrated automated storage and retrieval systems are the important segments of the market. Automotive, food & beverage, electrical & electronics, healthcare, and retail & e-commerce industry are the segments of the automated storage and retrieval systems market based on its end-user industries.

Chapter 6 – North America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis

This chapter includes valuable information about how the demand automated storage and retrieval systems is increasing in two leading countries in the North American region – U.S. and Canada.

This chapter provides detailed information about the growth of the North American market for automated storage and retrieval systems with the help of Y-o-Y growth projections by country and by all the other sub-segments of the automated storage and retrieval systems market.

This can help readers to elucidate the growth opportunities in the North American automated storage and retrieval systems market to develop their upcoming business strategies in the upcoming years.

Chapter 7 – Latin America Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis

This chapter explains how the Latin American market for automated storage and retrieval systems will grow in the upcoming years, depending on the demand and sales of automated storage and retrieval systems in leading Latin American countries such as Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.

This chapter also focuses on the growth of leading sub-segments of the automated storage and retrieval systems market in the Latin American region. Readers can also find a comprehensive list of leading players in the Latin American market for automated storage and retrieval systems.

Chapter 8 – Europe Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis

Growth prospects of the European market for automated storage and retrieval systems in EU-4, UK, BENELUX, Nordic, and Eastern Europe are the topic of focus in the chapter.

Readers can find appropriate information about the growth of the European market for automated storage and retrieval systems in this chapter, which helps them to plan their upcoming business strategies to envisage positive growth in the European automated storage and retrieval systems market in the upcoming years.

Chapter 9 – CIS & Russia Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis

The chapter provides detailed information about the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market in the CIS & Russian region during the forecast period.

It also features valuable insights on the Y-o-Y growth comparison and market attractiveness based on regions, types, categories, and end-user industries to define the growth prospects of the automated storage and retrieval systems market in the CIS & Russian region.

Chapter 10 – Japan Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis and Forecast

Readers can find qualitative and quantitative information about how the Japan market for automated storage and retrieval systems will grow during the assessment period.

This chapter provides a detailed explanation on various factors that may influence the demand for automated storage and retrieval systems in Japan during the period 2018-2028.

Chapter 11 – APEJ Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis and Forecast

Greater China, India, ASEAN countries, South Korea, and ANZ are the major focus of information presented in this chapter. With the help of the conclusions presented in this chapter, readers will be able to understand the growth prospects of the APEJ market for automated storage and retrieval systems.

The chapter also features an impact assessment of the market forces that may influence the growth of the APJE APEJ automated storage and retrieval systems market in the upcoming years.

Chapter 12 – MEA Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market Analysis and Forecast

This chapter provides information about the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market in the Middle East & African region. The chapter presents growth prospects of the MEA automated storage and retrieval systems market in leading countries such as GCC countries, South Africa, Turkey, and Israel.

Chapter 13 – Competitive Assessment

In this chapter, readers can find a dashboard overview of the leading market players in the automated storage and retrieval systems market along with their market share analysis.

The chapter provides detailed information about the competitive analysis of the automated storage and retrieval systems market with the help of heat map assessment, which can help readers to understand their close competition in the market.

Chapter 14 – Company Profiles

In this chapter, readers can find detailed information about the leading manufacturers and distributors of automated storage and retrieval systems. 

Chapter 15 – Global Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems Market-Key Takeaways

This chapter consists of the gist of all the information about the global market for automated storage and retrieval systems, mentioned in the report.

With the help of key takeaways, the report helps readers to understand the key pointers about the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market during the forecast period.

Chapter 16 – Assumptions and Acronyms Used

Additional information about the insights and data about the automated storage and retrieval systems market, such as acronyms and assumptions, which can help readers to understand the report, is featured in this chapter.

Chapter 17 – Research Methodology

In this chapter, readers can find important information about the research methodology followed to obtain critical conclusions about the growth of the automated storage and retrieval systems market.