EU: Robotization of logistics - 1.5 million jobs can disappear

According to a new report, the robotization of logistics can lead to the disappearance of up to 1.5 million jobs over the next 10 years, unless preparations are made for the transition. The most heavily affected sectors will be commerce and the manufacturing industry and their logistics service providers.
The return on investment of logistics automation solutions will soon drop below 3 years thanks to flexible and collaborative robotic solutions. These new solutions are causing companies to rethink the way work is organized. Their operational scope includes the moving of pallets, stacking/unstacking, palletizing and, before long, loading (Press Release Roland Berger, 3 June 2016).
Click here for the press release.
Click here for the report (1.42 MB).

If you have any questions about this subject, please contact us: info@nvc.nl, +31-(0)182-512411. This item is also included in our monthly overview, the NVC Members-only Update.