Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://hdl.handle.net/10419/297188 
Year of Publication: 
2021
Citation: 
[Journal:] Logistics Research [ISSN:] 1865-0368 [Volume:] 14 [Issue:] 1 [Article No.:] 2 [Year:] 2021 [Pages:] 1-41
Publisher: 
Bundesvereinigung Logistik (BVL), Bremen
Abstract: 
The paper at hand presents a definition of autonomous intralogistics systems and a classification of intralogistics systems with regard to their degree of autonomy. Intralogistics -; a complex interplay of different logistics functions - covers the organization, control, execution and optimization of internal material and information flows. Over the past two decades, numerous authors have observed and proclaimed an increase in complexity in manufacturing and supply chain operations. A key approach to face this challenge is a paradigm shift from centralized, hierarchical organization structures towards, networked and autonomous systems. Autonomous intralogistics systems enable self-contained, decentralized planning, execution, control, and optimization of internal material and information flows through cooperation and interaction with other systems and with humans.Based on the definition of autonomous intralogistics systems, the authors propose a two-dimensional classification framework covering different automation stages for different intralogistics task levels. The developed classification framework is applied to various industry use cases to evaluate and discuss the state of the art regarding the implementation of autonomous intralogistics systems. Finally, the paper provides an outlook on future research and poses key research questions.
Subjects: 
Logistics
intralogistics
autonomous systems
mobile robotics
decentralization
classification framework
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Document Type: 
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