Logistics in the Czech Republic is on the threshold of a new era
Interviews with experts and questionnaire surveys showed that the Czech logistics sector is facing key decisions and changes that can fundamentally affect its future direction. Businesses in the Czech Republic are facing increasing challenges that include labor shortages, pressure on wage growth and the need to transition to automated processes. These factors force companies to rethink their strategies and investments in order to succeed in today's market.

99% of companies expect at least partial automation within five years
Logistics automation is the key to staying competitive.Within five years, 99% of the companies surveyed expect at least partial automation, while up to 76% see full warehouse automation in the same time period. Currently, companies most often implement autonomous handling technology (AGV, AMR) and picking or mobile sorting robots. If companies are willing to invest in automation over the next three years, they most often state that the amount is less than 50 million crowns.

In addition to automation, 70% of respondents want to focus on job security in the near future. 56% of respondents plan to implement WMS within one year, 47% are interested in warehouse analysis and optimization. 44% want to find new warehouse spaces, and 35% of the approached companies are going to deal with security.