Exploring the Warehouse Automation Technology Adoption Process and Impact: An In-depth Case Study

Begum Kilic Ararat; Alistair Brandon-Jones; Vaggelis Giannikas

Exploring the Warehouse Automation Technology Adoption Process and Impact: An In-depth Case Study

Begum Kilic Ararat, Alistair Brandon-Jones, Vaggelis Giannikas

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Abstract

This research focuses on exploring the adoption of automation in warehouse practices. Warehouse automation literature mainly investigates the technical side of automation projects. However, this research aims to have a managerial focus on the subject and seeks insights into the human and organisational side of the new technologies. Online semi- structured interviews have been conducted with employees of a global supply chain company which is both a user and a developer of warehouse automation technologies (WATs). This paper discusses the motivations and challenges of WAT adoption. We intend to provide accurate knowledge to businesses to support their automation decision- making processes.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 4 Jul 2022
Event	29th EurOMA Conference: Brilliance in resilience - Berlin, Germany Duration: 1 Jul 2022 → 6 Jul 2022 Conference number: 29 https://www.euroma2022.org/

Conference

Conference	29th EurOMA Conference
Abbreviated title	EuroMA2022
Country/Territory	Germany
City	Berlin
Period	1/07/22 → 6/07/22
Internet address	https://www.euroma2022.org/

Keywords

Warehouse Automation
Digital Transformation
Technology Adoption

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Exploring the Warehouse Automation Technology Adoption Process and Impact: An In-depth Case Study

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