Although often in the news; drones and robotisation are still of little concern to logistics professionals, logistics professionals still see efficient working and cost reduction as the biggest issues in their daily work. Automation and digitalisation of business processes should contribute to this.
This is according to research by LogistiekProfs among 700 logistics professionals, the majority of whom hold executive and management level positions or advisory roles. Among other things, the survey asked professionals about the themes that concern them most, ranging from chain cooperation to sustainability and safety.
Five biggest issues
68 per cent of respondents said they are highly confronted with the interpretation of working efficiently, followed by cost reduction (58 per cent). Speed and delivery times also keep logistics professionals highly occupied (56 per cent). Safety occupies fourth place, and with a score of 50 per cent, this remains an important issue for logistics professionals. Automation and digitalisation are regularly faced by 45 per cent of respondents. 13 per cent of professionals are not concerned with this.
Drones and robotisation not yet on top of mind
Asked about the specific forms of automation and digitalisation, professionals say they have little exposure to innovations in robotisation, AGVs and drones. Respondents do show interest in new technologies and developments, but rarely encounter them during their daily work. Robotisation and self-driving systems (AGVs) are highly engaged with 13 and 11 per cent of professionals, respectively. For drones, the percentage is 4 per cent. 83 per cent of respondents say they are not concerned with these at all. Internet of Things is a recurring theme for 18 per cent of logistics professionals.
Editorial LogistiekProfs
