Today, Toyota Material Handling has successfully delivered more than 250 automation projects with over 800 automated guided vehicles in operation across Europe. These figures are set to grow exponentially in the immediate years ahead.
Over the years the company has seen first-hand the introduction of automated material handling equipment into the industry, the subsequent increase of its capability and significance to clients in terms of return on investment.
The benefits of automation in logistics
There are several reasons why automation in logistics is booming of late. Firstly, there is a shortage of skilled people to operate forklifts. Secondly, the operational cost of automation is more often lower than manual operation. Thirdly, this era of e-commerce requires a need for streamlined delivery, which forces logistics providers to plan and predict their logistics flow more consistently to achieve next-day or even same-day delivery. Furthermore, an automated truck drives the route