Summary

The global automated guided vehicle market is projected to reach USD 2.56 billion by 2024 and USD 3.78 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 8.1%. This growth is driven by the increasing demand for efficient intralogistics systems as well as the rapidly proliferating e-commerce activities that need streamlined warehouse management. The improvements in battery technology in addition to the introduction of modular AGV designs have greatly improved the versatility and reliability of these systems. The growing trend toward sustainability has also led to increasing investment in electric and autonomous vehicles, which are essential in modernizing material handling processes.

"Tow vehicles to maintain largest market share during the forecast period.”
Tow vehicles are expected to emerge as the leader in the automated guided vehicle market in terms of market share during the forecast period due to their versatile applications across various industries. These tow vehicles, being utilized mainly to transport heavy loads with ease, possess a higher advantage in material handling operations in terms of increased productivity, low labor cost, and minimal error rates. These AGVs are increasingly used in manufacturing, warehouses, and distribution centers due to the bulk goods movement over a distance. Advances in the navigation technologies along with integration with automation systems have made tow vehicles more reliable and adaptable. As industries increasingly adopt automation to achieve better efficiency in operations and increase demand, tow vehicles are expected to remain the leader in the automated guided vehicle market.
“Laser guidance technology to hold largest market share due to ability to support flexible and scalable operations in dynamic industrial settings.”
Laser guidance technology is likely to hold the largest market share during the forecast period. Unlike other conventional guidance systems, laser-guided AGVs do not demand physical infrastructures like magnetic strips or tracks, making them cost-effective for those facilities planning to expand or reconfigure layouts. Furthermore, laser guidance enhances route optimization and operational efficiency, allowing real-time path adjustments that are helpful in those industrial sectors characterized by high throughput requirements, such as e-commerce and retail logistics. The growing emphasis focus on smart factories and initiatives around Industry 4.0 also fuel the adoption of laser-guided AGVs, given that their advanced sensors and mapping capabilities fit well with the growing need for digitized and autonomous workflows. sensors and mapping capabilities fit well with the growing need for digitized and autonomous workflows.
"3PL Segment is Projected to Witness a Substantially High CAGR in the market during the forecast period."
The 3PL segment is expected to be the dominant automated guided vehicle market, because of the increasing demand for efficient and cost-effective material handling solutions. An increase in e-commerce and international trade activities driving the adoption of advanced AGVs, streamlining the warehouse operations, enhancing inventory management and optimization of supply chain processes for leading 3PL providers. Features such as real-time tracking, route optimization, and predictive maintenance offered by the integration of smart technologies, lot, and Al in AGVs have further increased their adoption. Therefore, as businesses are gradually focusing on increasing their speed, accuracy, and scalability in the offerings of their logistics, the demand for advanced AGV solutions in the 3PL industry is set to rise significantly. Accordingly, this is expected to be a contributing factor in innovation and market growth in the AGV market.
" Europe is set to hold a significant share in automated guided vehicle market"
Europe is expected to be the pivotal in the AGV market since driven by the region's intense focus on innovation; strong logistics networks, and demand for highly advanced material handling solutions. Emphasis on making the manufacturing sector digital and automated by the European Union has also contributed to fostering AGV adoption. Its programs related to smart manufacturing and transition toward connected factories are further boosting demand. The UK, Spain, and the Netherlands are significant traction due to their growing retail and logistics industries.
Breakdown of primaries
A variety of executives from key organizations operating in the automated guided vehicle market were interviewed in-depth, including CEOs, marketing directors, and innovation and technology directors.
• By Company Type: Tier 1 –30%, Tier 2 – 40%, and Tier 3 – 30%
• By Designation: C-level Executives – 35%, Directors – 40%, and Others – 20%
• By Region: North America – 30%, Europe – 25%, Asia Pacific – 30%, and RoW – 15%

Major players profiled in this report are as follows: Major Players:Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), JBT (US), KION Group AG (Germany), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), and KUKA AG (Germany) and Others. These leading companies possess a wide portfolio of products, establishing a prominent presence in established as well as emerging markets.
The study provides a detailed competitive analysis of these key players in the automated guided vehicle market, presenting their company profiles, most recent developments, and key market strategies.


Research Coverage
In this report, the automated guided vehicle market has been segmented based on type, navigation technology, industry and region. The type segment consists of Tow Vehicles, Unit Load Carriers, Pallet Trucks, Assembly Line Vehicle, Forklift Vehicles and Other Types (AGCs, Hybrid AGVs, Customized AGVs). The navigation technology segment consists of Laser Guidance, Magnetic Guidance, Inductive Guidance, Optical Tape Guidance, Vision Guidance, and Other Guidance Technologies (Inertial, Beacon, Dead Reckoning Guidance). The industry segment consists of Automotive, Chemicals, Aviation, Semiconductor & Electronics, E-commerce, Food & Beverage, Healthcare, Metals & Heavy Machinery, 3PL, and Others (Printing & Paper, Textile). The market has been segmented into four regions-North America, Asia Pacific, Europe, and RoW.

Reasons to buy the report
The report will help the leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall market and the sub-segments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the automated guided vehicle market's pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

Key Benefits of Buying the Report

 Analysis of key drivers (Rising demand for automation solutions in various industries, Increased focus on enhancing workplace safety, Marked shift to mass customization from mass production, Growing demand for material handling technology fuels automated guided vehicle sales, and Rising demand in E-commerce drives automated guided vehicle (AGV) adoption for efficient order fulfillment), restraints (High installation, maintenance, and switching costs associated with AGVs, Increasing preference for mobile robots over AGVs in retail and e-commerce industries, Lack of flexibility and obstacle resistance in AGVs, and Challenges with infrastructure compatibility in developing countries) opportunities (Growing implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies in warehousing sector, Increasing focus on industrial automation by SMEs, Substantial growth of industrial sector in emerging economies, Presence of huge intralogistics sector in Southeast Asia, and Enhanced AGV Capabilities through technological integration), and challenges (Low labor costs restricting adoption of AGVs in emerging economies , Technical challenges related to sensing elements, and Maintenance challenges and downtime in AGV Operations) influencing the growth of the automated guided vehicle market.

• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and new product launches in the automated guided vehicle market.

• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the automated guided vehicle market across varied regions.

• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products/services, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the automated guided vehicle market.

• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and service offerings of leading players like Daifuku Co., Ltd. (Japan), JBT (US), KION Group AG (Germany), Toyota Industries Corporation (Japan), KUKA AG (Germany) and Others.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 27
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 27
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 28
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 28
1.3.1 MARKETS COVERED AND REGIONAL SCOPE 28
1.3.2 YEARS CONSIDERED 29
1.3.3 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 29
1.4 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 30
1.5 UNITS CONSIDERED 30
1.6 LIMITATIONS 30
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 30
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 31
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 32
2.1 RESEARCH DATA 32
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 33
2.1.1.1 List of key secondary sources 33
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources 33
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 34
2.1.2.1 Primary interviews with experts 34
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of primary interviews 34
2.1.2.3 Key data from primary sources 35
2.1.3 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH 36
2.1.3.1 Key industry insights 37
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 37
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 38
2.2.1.1 Approach to arrive at market size using bottom-up analysis 38
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 39
2.2.2.1 Approach to arrive at market size using top-down analysis 39
2.3 MARKET BREAKDOWN AND DATA TRIANGULATION 40
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 42
2.5 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 42
2.6 RISK ANALYSIS 43
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 44
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 48
4.1 ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET 48
4.2 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY TYPE 49
4.3 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY 49
4.4 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY INDUSTRY 50
4.5 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET IN NORTH AMERICA, BY INDUSTRY
AND COUNTRY 50
4.6 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY COUNTRY 51
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 52
5.1 INTRODUCTION 52
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 52
5.2.1 DRIVERS 53
5.2.1.1 Rising demand for automation solutions in various industries 53
5.2.1.2 Increasing focus on enhancing workplace safety 53
5.2.1.3 Marked shift to mass customization from mass production 53
5.2.1.4 Growing demand for material handling technology 54
5.2.1.5 Rapid expansion of e-commerce industry 54
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 55
5.2.2.1 High installation, maintenance, and switching costs 55
5.2.2.2 Growing preference for mobile robots over AGVs 56
5.2.2.3 Issues with infrastructure compatibility in developing countries 56
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 57
5.2.3.1 Growing implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies
in warehousing sector 57
5.2.3.2 Increasing focus on industrial automation by SMEs 58
5.2.3.3 Substantial growth of industrial sector in emerging economies 58
5.2.3.4 Rapidly growing intralogistics sector in Southeast Asia 58
5.2.3.5 Constant technological innovations to enhance AGV capabilities 58
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 59
5.2.4.1 Low labor costs restricting adoption in emerging economies 59
5.2.4.2 Technical challenges and downtime in operations 60
5.3 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 60
5.4 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 63
5.5 PRICING ANALYSIS 65
5.5.1 INDICATIVE PRICING OF FORKLIFT TRUCKS OFFERED BY KEY PLAYERS, 2023 65
5.5.2 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND FOR AGVS, BY TYPE, 2020–2023 66
5.5.3 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND FOR AGVS, BY REGION, 2020–2023 67
5.6 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 68
5.7 INVESTMENT AND FUNDING SCENARIO 68
5.8 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 69
5.8.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 69
5.8.1.1 Artificial intelligence 69
5.8.1.2 Machine learning 69
 
5.8.2 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES 69
5.8.2.1 Internet of Things 69
5.8.2.2 5G 69
5.8.3 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 70
5.8.3.1 Collaborative robots 70
5.8.3.2 Digital twin technology 70
5.9 PORTER'S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 70
5.10 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 72
5.10.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 72
5.10.2 BUYING CRITERIA 72
5.11 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 73
5.11.1 MASTERMOVER'S AGV ACCELERATES EFFICIENCY AT TOYOTA
MOTOR MANUFACTURING 73
5.11.2 IMPLEMENTATION OF AGV & PALLETISING SYSTEM FOR KILCOY
PASTORAL COMPANY 74
5.11.3 SCOTT AUTOMATION’S ADVANCED AGV AND PALLETISING SYSTEM
ENHANCE EFFICIENCY OF KILCOY PASTORAL COMPANY 74
5.11.4 AGV-BASED INSTRUMENTAL PANEL ASSEMBLY LINE ENHANCES
EFFICIENCY AT JAGUAR LAND ROVER SLOVAKIA 75
5.11.5 E80 GROUP IMPLEMENTS LGVS AT METSÄ TISSUE’S WAREHOUSES
TO IMPROVE OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE 76
5.12 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2025 76
5.13 TRADE ANALYSIS 78
5.13.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842710) 78
5.13.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 842710) 79
5.14 PATENT ANALYSIS 80
5.15 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 83
5.15.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 83
5.15.2 STANDARDS 85
5.15.3 REGULATIONS 87
5.16 IMPACT OF AI ON AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET 88
5.16.1 INTRODUCTION 88
5.16.2 IMPACT ON AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET 89
5.16.3 TOP USE CASES AND MARKET POTENTIAL 89
6 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS OF
AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 92
6.1 INTRODUCTION 92
6.2 EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES USED IN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 92
6.2.1 LIDAR SENSORS 92
6.2.2 CAMERA VISION 93
6.2.3 DUAL-MODE AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 93
6.3 LATEST APPLICATIONS OF AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 94
6.3.1 HOSPITALS 94
6.3.2 THEME PARKS 94
6.3.3 AGRICULTURE 95
7 BATTERY TYPES AND CHARGING ALTERNATIVES FOR
AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 96
7.1 INTRODUCTION 96
7.2 TYPES OF BATTERIES USED IN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 96
7.2.1 LEAD–ACID BATTERIES 96
7.2.2 LITHIUM–ION BATTERIES 97
7.2.3 NICKEL-BASED BATTERIES 97
7.2.4 OTHERS 97
7.3 BATTERY CHARGING ALTERNATIVES 97
7.3.1 AUTOMATIC AND OPPORTUNITY CHARGING 97
7.3.1.1 Wireless charging 97
7.3.2 BATTERY SWAP 98
7.3.2.1 Automatic battery swap 98
7.3.3 PLUG-IN CHARGING 98
7.3.3.1 Manual plug-in charging 98
7.3.3.2 Automatic plug-in charging 98
8 OFFERINGS IN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET 99
8.1 INTRODUCTION 99
8.2 HARDWARE 99
8.3 SOFTWARE AND SERVICES 100
9 RECENT TRENDS IN AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 101
9.1 INTRODUCTION 101
9.2 INTERNET OF THINGS CONNECTIVITY 101
9.3 ADOPTION OF COLLABORATIVE AGVS 101
9.4 SCALABILITY AND MODULAR DESIGN 101
9.5 ADVANCED NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES 101
9.6 ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY 102
9.7 INTEGRATION OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE LEARNING 102
9.8 EDGE COMPUTING FOR REAL-TIME DATA PROCESSING 102
10 APPLICATIONS OF AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLES 103
10.1 INTRODUCTION 103
10.2 PICK & PLACE 103
10.3 PACKAGING & PALLETIZING 104
10.4 ASSEMBLY & STORAGE 104
11 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY PAYLOAD CAPACITY 105
11.1 INTRODUCTION 106
11.2 LIGHT-DUTY AGVS 107
11.2.1 FLEXIBILITY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS IN HANDLING SMALL LOADS
TO SUPPORT MARKET GROWTH 107
11.3 MEDIUM-DUTY AGVS 108
11.3.1 ABILITY TO HANDLE MODERATE LOADS ACROSS DIVERSE INDUSTRIES
TO BOOST DEMAND 108
11.4 HEAVY-DUTY AGVS 109
11.4.1 CAPACITY TO HANDLE EXTREMELY HEAVY LOADS TO DRIVE
SEGMENTAL GROWTH 109
12 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY TYPE 110
12.1 INTRODUCTION 111
12.2 TOW VEHICLES 114
12.2.1 HEIGHTENED PRODUCTIVITY AND COST SAVINGS TO SUPPORT
MARKET GROWTH 114
12.3 UNIT LOAD CARRIERS 116
12.3.1 REDUCED LABOR COST AND OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY TO BOOST DEMAND 116
12.4 PALLET TRUCKS 119
12.4.1 INCREASING USAGE IN AUTOMOTIVE, FAST-MOVING CONSUMER GOODS, AND FOOD & BEVERAGESS TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 119
12.5 ASSEMBLY LINE VEHICLES 121
12.5.1 ECONOMIC VIABILITY THAN CHAIN-BASED CONVEYANCE SYSTEMS
TO DRIVE ADOPTION 121
12.6 FORKLIFT TRUCKS 124
12.6.1 RISING DEMAND IN FLOOR-TO-FLOOR AND FLOOR-TO-RACKING OPERATIONS TO FUEL SEGMENTAL GROWTH 124
12.7 OTHER TYPES 126
13 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGY 129
13.1 INTRODUCTION 130
13.2 LASER GUIDANCE 132
13.2.1 ACCURACY AND FLEXIBILITY TO AUGMENT MARKET GROWTH 132
13.3 MAGNETIC GUIDANCE 133
13.3.1 EASY TO INSTALL, DURABILITY, AND RELIABILITY TO DRIVE ADOPTION 133
13.4 INDUCTIVE GUIDANCE 135
13.4.1 SUITABILITY FOR TOUGHEST INDUSTRIAL SETUPS TO INCREASE DEMAND 135
13.5 OPTICAL TAPE GUIDANCE 136
13.5.1 EASY AND CONVENIENT SOLUTION FOR AGVS TO FOSTER MARKET GROWTH 136
13.6 VISION GUIDANCE 138
13.6.1 RELIABILITY IN DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENTS AND MANEUVERABILITY
IN COMPLEX SPACES TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH 138
13.7 OTHER NAVIGATION TECHNOLOGIES 139
14 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY INDUSTRY 141
14.1 INTRODUCTION 142
14.2 AUTOMOTIVE 144
14.2.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR AFTER-SALES SPARE PARTS TO DRIVE MARKET 144
14.3 METALS & HEAVY MACHINERY 146
14.3.1 DEPLOYMENT OF AGVS TO EASE WORKFLOW TO SPUR DEMAND 146
14.4 FOOD & BEVERAGES 148
14.4.1 RISING ADOPTION OF AGVS TO MEET INCREASING GLOBAL FOOD
DEMAND TO ACCELERATE MARKET GROWTH 148
14.5 CHEMICAL 150
14.5.1 WIDER TREND TOWARD AUTOMATION AND INDUSTRY 4.0 TO DRIVE MARKET 150
14.6 HEALTHCARE 152
14.6.1 INCREASING AND INNOVATIVE USE OF AGVS IN PATIENT CARE
TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 152
14.7 3PL 154
14.7.1 RELIANCE ON AGVS FOR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS TO FOSTER
MARKET GROWTH 154
14.8 SEMICONDUCTOR & ELECTRONICS 156
14.8.1 SURGING DEMAND FOR INEXPENSIVE, PORTABLE, AND FUNCTIONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES TO PROPEL DEMAND 156
14.9 AVIATION 158
14.9.1 ESCALATING NEED TO STREAMLINE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING
TO DRIVE MARKET 158
14.10 E-COMMERCE 160
14.10.1 ADOPTION OF AGVS FOR MATERIAL HANDLING OPERATIONS
TO FUEL MARKET GROWTH 160
14.11 OTHER INDUSTRIES 162
15 AUTOMATED GUIDED VEHICLE MARKET, BY REGION 164
15.1 INTRODUCTION 165
15.2 NORTH AMERICA 167
15.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA 167
15.2.2 US 171
15.2.2.1 Presence of established automobile manufacturers with
warehousing facilities to fuel market growth 171
15.2.3 CANADA 172
15.2.3.1 Sustained automation in various industries to drive market 172
15.2.4 MEXICO 174
15.2.4.1 Well-established manufacturing sector to foster market growth 174
15.3 EUROPE 175
15.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE 175
15.3.2 GERMANY 178
15.3.2.1 Skilled workforce and investments in R&D to spike demand 178
 
15.3.3 UK 180
15.3.3.1 Rising demand from automotive sector to stimulate market growth 180
15.3.4 FRANCE 182
15.3.4.1 Growing e-commerce industry to accelerate market growth 182
15.3.5 ITALY 183
15.3.5.1 Surging demand for advanced logistics and automation solutions
to propel market 183
15.3.6 SPAIN 185
15.3.6.1 Booming logistics industry and renewable energy to fuel market growth 185
15.3.7 NETHERLANDS 186
15.3.7.1 Efficient supply chain networks and state-of-the-art warehousing infrastructure to boost demand 186
15.3.8 REST OF EUROPE 188
15.4 ASIA PACIFIC 189
15.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC 190
15.4.2 CHINA 194
15.4.2.1 Heightened demand for transportation, warehousing, and
logistics services to augment market growth 194
15.4.3 JAPAN 196
15.4.3.1 Escalating labor costs and broad industrial base to
support market growth 196
15.4.4 AUSTRALIA 197
15.4.4.1 Growing manufacturing and mining industries to spike demand 197
15.4.5 SOUTH KOREA 199
15.4.5.1 Increasing presence of global AGV companies to drive market 199
15.4.6 INDIA 200
15.4.6.1 Growing population, strong domestic demand, and sustainable economic growth to create opportunities 200
15.4.7 MALAYSIA 202
15.4.7.1 Growing demand for innovative logistics solutions to
support market growth 202
15.4.8 INDONESIA 203
15.4.8.1 Rapid industrial development to fuel market growth 203
15.4.9 SINGAPORE 205
15.4.9.1 Advanced technology and infrastructure to propel market growth 205
15.4.10 THAILAND 206
15.4.10.1 Manufacturing expansion and infrastructure growth to drive market 206
15.4.11 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 208
15.5 ROW 209
15.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ROW 209
15.5.2 MIDDLE EAST 212
15.5.2.1 GCC 214
15.5.2.1.1 Saudi Arabia 214
15.5.2.1.1.1 Rising focus on economic diversification under Vision 2030 to foster market growth 214
15.5.2.1.2 UAE 214
15.5.2.1.2.1 Heightened demand for transportation, warehousing, and logistics services to augment market growth 214
15.5.2.1.3 Rest of GCC 214
15.5.2.2 Rest of Middle East 215
15.5.2.3 South America 215
15.5.2.3.1 Government support for automation in Food & beveragess industry to support market growth 215
15.5.2.4 Africa 217
15.5.2.4.1 Rising adoption of warehouse automation solutions in various industries to increase AGV adoption 217
16 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 219
16.1 INTRODUCTION 219
16.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2021–2024 219
16.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS, 2019–2023 221
16.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 222
16.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS, 2024 224
16.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 225
16.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 226
16.7.1 STARS 226
16.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 226
16.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 226
16.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 226
16.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 228
16.7.5.1 Company footprint 228
16.7.5.2 Region footprint 229
16.7.5.3 Navigation technology footprint 230
16.7.5.4 Type footprint 231
16.7.5.5 Industry footprint 232
16.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 234
16.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 234
16.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 234
16.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 234
16.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 234
16.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 236
16.8.5.1 Detailed list of key startups/SMEs 236
16.8.5.2 Competitive benchmarking of key startups/SMEs 236
16.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO 237
16.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 237
16.9.2 DEALS 238
16.9.3 EXPANSIONS 239
16.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 240
17 COMPANY PROFILES 241
17.1 KEY PLAYERS 241
17.1.1 DAIFUKU CO., LTD. 241
17.1.1.1 Business overview 241
17.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 242
17.1.1.3 Recent developments 243
17.1.1.3.1 Deals 243
17.1.1.3.2 Expansions 243
17.1.1.4 MnM view 244
17.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 244
17.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 244
17.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 244
17.1.2 JBT 245
17.1.2.1 Business overview 245
17.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 246
17.1.2.3 Recent developments 247
17.1.2.3.1 Product launches 247
17.1.2.4 MnM view 247
17.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 247
17.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 247
17.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 247
17.1.3 KION GROUP AG 248
17.1.3.1 Business overview 248
17.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 249
17.1.3.3 Recent developments 250
17.1.3.3.1 Expansions 250
17.1.3.4 MnM view 251
17.1.3.4.1 Key strengths 251
17.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 251
17.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 251
17.1.4 TOYOTA INDUSTRIES CORPORATION 252
17.1.4.1 Business overview 252
17.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 253
17.1.4.3 Recent developments 255
17.1.4.3.1 Product launches 255
17.1.4.3.2 Deals 256
17.1.4.4 MnM view 257
17.1.4.4.1 Key strengths 257
17.1.4.4.2 Strategic choices 257
17.1.4.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 257
17.1.5 KUKA AG 258
17.1.5.1 Business overview 258
17.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 259
17.1.5.3 Recent developments 260
17.1.5.3.1 Product launches 260
17.1.5.3.2 Deals 260
17.1.5.3.3 Other developments 261
17.1.5.4 MnM view 261
17.1.5.4.1 Key strengths 261
17.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 261
17.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 261
17.1.6 SCOTT 262
17.1.6.1 Business overview 262
17.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 263
17.1.6.3 Recent developments 264
17.1.6.3.1 Deals 264
17.1.7 SSI SCHAEFER 265
17.1.7.1 Business overview 265
17.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 265
17.1.7.3 Recent developments 266
17.1.7.3.1 Deals 266
17.1.7.3.2 Other developments 267
17.1.8 HYSTER-YALE MATERIALS HANDLING, INC. 268
17.1.8.1 Business overview 268
17.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 269
17.1.8.3 Recent developments 270
17.1.8.3.1 Developments 270
17.1.9 EK ROBOTICS GMBH 271
17.1.9.1 Business overview 271
17.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 271
17.1.9.3 Recent developments 273
17.1.9.3.1 Product launches 273
17.1.9.3.2 Deals 274
17.1.9.3.3 Expansions 274
17.1.10 MEIDENSHA CORPORATION 275
17.1.10.1 Business overview 275
17.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 277
17.1.10.3 Recent developments 277
17.1.10.3.1 Product launches 277
 
17.1.11 MITSUBISHI LOGISNEXT CO., LTD 278
17.1.11.1 Business overview 278
17.1.11.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 279
17.1.11.3 Recent developments 281
17.1.11.3.1 Expansions 281
17.1.12 OCEANEERING INTERNATIONAL, INC. 282
17.1.12.1 Business overview 282
17.1.12.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 283
17.1.12.3 Recent developments 284
17.1.12.3.1 Product launches 284
17.1.12.3.2 Deals 284
17.1.12.3.3 Expansions 284
17.1.12.3.4 Other developments 285
17.2 OTHER PLAYERS 286
17.2.1 AIM 286
17.2.2 ASSECO CEIT, A.S. 287
17.2.3 SUZHOU CASUN INTELLIGENT ROBOT CO., LTD. 287
17.2.4 JIANGXI DANBAHE ROBOT CO., LTD. 288
17.2.5 E80 GROUP S.P.A. 289
17.2.6 GLOBAL AGV 290
17.2.7 GRENZEBACH GROUP 291
17.2.8 IDC CORPORATION 291
17.2.9 NANCHANG IKWELL ROBOTICS CO., LTD. 292
17.2.10 SAFELOG GMBH 293
17.2.11 SIMPLEX ROBOTICS PVT. LTD. 294
17.2.12 SYSTEM LOGISTICS S.P.A. 295
17.2.13 BALYO SA 296
17.2.14 SHENZHEN MIRCOLOMAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD. 297
18 APPENDIX 298
18.1 DISCUSSION GUIDE 298
18.2 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 302
18.3 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 304
18.4 RELATED REPORTS 304
18.5 AUTHOR DETAILS 305