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The Warehouse Execution System: A New Competitive Imperative

Logistics Viewpoints

billion in 2029 , reflecting an average annual growth rate of 14.3%. Let’s look at the example of an order that needs to go out by 5:00 pm, when FedEx or UPS is making a pickup. The typical benefits of a WES include an 80% reduction in administrative costs, a 12% increase in units-per-hour, and a 15% improvement in throughput.

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6 Types of Automation [Benefits, Pros/Cons, Examples]

Conger

Examples of automation range from a household thermostat to a large industrial control system, self-driven vehicles, and warehousing robots. The industrial automation market grew globally, reaching $191 billion in 2021 , and is expected to reach $395 billion by 2029. Examples are industrial robots and multipurpose CNC machines.