Automated Material Handling Report
Methodology
The information in Automated Material Handling Market Worldwide is based on primary and secondary research. Primary research entailed in-depth interviews with companies and associations involved in the industry to obtain information on market size, technology, and industry growth. Secondary research drew from industry publications, newspapers, periodicals, company literature and websites, annual reports, conference proceedings, and data from the U.S. Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau, along with information from various trade associations such as the Material Handling Industry of America, Automated Material Handling Industry Groups, business journals, and research services such as Hoover’s and OneSource.
Who Should Buy This Report
Marketing managers - to identify market opportunities and develop targeted promotion plans for the automated material handling markets and end user markets.
Research and development professionals – to stay on top of competitor initiatives and explore demand for automated material handling technologies.
Advertising agencies – working with clients in the automated material handling industry to develop messages and images that compel consumers and businesses to investigate or use automated material handling.
Venture capitalists and business development executives – to understand the dynamics of the market and identify possible investment opportunities.
Information and research center librarians – to provide market researchers, brand and product managers and other colleagues with accurate and timely information that they need to do their jobs more effectively.
Key Technologies Examined
- Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
- Conveyors
- Sortation Systems
- Pick Systems
- Palletization
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
- Software & Services
Companies Profiled
Companies profiled include product and technology suppliers to the automated material handling industry. Detailed profiles of each of the following companies plus other key players are included in the report:
- Beumer
- Daifuku
- Dematic
- FlexLink
- Intelligrated
- Kardex
- Legris Industries
- Mecalux
- Muratec
- Oracle
- SAP
- Schaefer Systems
- Swisslog
- Vanderlande Industries
Key Report Deliverables
- In-depth description of automated material handling technologies currently in use
- Key trends and issues.
- Current (2011) market size and forecast of market size through 2016.
- Review of drivers and influencers of demand and assessment of their impact on future demand.
- In-depth profiles of leading participants within the industry including background, product portfolio, financial performance, M & A activity, technology development, strategic direction and key personnel changes.
How You Will Benefit From
This Report
If your company is already doing business in the automated material handling market, or is considering making the leap, you will find this report invaluable, as it provides a comprehensive package of information and insight not offered in any other single source. You will gain a thorough understanding of the current market, as well as projected markets and trends through 2016.
Availability
Automated Material Handling Market Worldwide will be available in March, 2012. The report is over 200 pages and includes over 50 tables and charts.
Pricing options are as follows:
• $ 3,950 - PDF (single user license)
Study Background
This report examines the global automated material handling industry. For the purposes of this report, the industry is broken down into seven categories: automated guided vehicles, automated storage & retrieval systems, conveyor systems, palletization, pick systems, sortation systems, and software and services. Key industries that benefit from automated material handling systems include: 3PL, Automotive, Bulk Mining, Food & Beverage, Hospitals, Intermodal, Mail Order/eCommerce, Medical/Pharmaceutical, Parcel/Postal, Publishing/Printing, and Wholesale/Retail. Market size and growth is provided for the market in total, by region and by system type. The report also provides detailed information on various automated material handling technologies including detailed description, manufacturer, product name, features and benefits, and end use applications. Key trends that will impact the industry are identified and discussed. The report profiles over 20 leading suppliers of automated material handling equipment and systems and system integrators. Globally, AMH sales exceeded $15.5 billion in 2011, up about 18% over 2010 figures. The European market dominates AMH sales, counting for 42% of global sales, followed by the United States, which holds a 21% market share. Japan is in third place, accounting for 13% of global AMH sales. The report contains over 50 detailed tables and charts summarizing key information such as sales, key players, market share and growth. In addition, there are multiple figures and diagrams of product designs, new technologies, material flow, etc.
Table of Contents:
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Overview
Definition
Automated Material Handling Market Size and Growth
United States Market
United States Forecast
Global Market
Global Forecast
Trends and Opportunities with Automated Material Handling
Economic Environment
Technology Advantages
Environmental Issues
Government Incentives and Policy
Market Barriers
Summary
Chapter 2 Automated Material Handling Systems
Industry Structure
AMH Systems (key markets, suppliers, applications, benefits and trends for each)
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Conveyors
Sortation Systems
Pick Systems
Palletization
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Software & Services
Chapter 3 Market Segments
3PL
Food & Beverage
Wholesale/Retail
Medical/Pharmaceutical
Bulk Mining
Publishing/Printing
Mail Order/eCommerce
Parcel/Postal
Hospital
Automotive
Other Markets
Chapter 4 Market Size and Growth
Automated Material Handling Market Size Overview
Historical Market Size and Growth, 2006-2010
Current Market Size by AMH System Type
Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Conveyors
Sortation Systems
Pick Systems
Palletization
Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV)
Software & Services
Current Market Size by Region
North America
United States
Other
Western Europe
Asia/Pacific
ROW
Current Market Size by Market Segment
Key growth segments
Other Segments
Automated Material Handling Market Forecast
Market Forecast by AMH System Type, 2011- 2016
Market Forecast by Region, 2011-2016
Market Forecast by Market Segment, 2011-2016
Summary of Automated Material Handling Market Size and Growth
Chapter 5 Market Trends & Conditions
Economic Conditions
Economic Benefits
Market Barriers
Global Market Conditions
North America
United States
Other
Western Europe
Asia/Pacific
ROW
Market Trends by System Type
Global Market Trend Summary
Chapter 6 Company Profiles
Market Share
Company Comparison
Merger & Acquisition Activity
Company Profiles
Corporate Background
Product and Brand Portfolio
Performance
Company News
Acquisitions and Divestitures
Innovation
Outlook
Personnel Changes