The evolution of modern industry has undergone several transformative revolutions, now advancing into the era of Industry 5.0, where the integration of humans and machines stands at the forefront of innovation. Despite recent increases in automation and the widespread adoption of digital technologies in logistics, warehouses continue to depend significantly on human labor. Industry 5.0 emphasizes a human-centered approach, placing human factors at the core of processes and shifting the focus from purely technology-driven advancements to a more society-centric model. This latest industrial revolution is defined by a synergistic partnership between humans and machines, aiming to balance economic, environmental, and social objectives. Within this context, Logistics 5.0 seeks to enhance both profitability and sustainability by prioritizing the human dimension in warehouse operations. The collaboration between humans and technology holds the potential to transform warehousing activities, delivering numerous business benefits: improved safety, increased flexibility, and enhanced productivity. Additionally, technology alleviates the burden of physically demanding tasks from human workers, contributing to their overall well-being. The purpose of this work is to explore the various factors that define warehouse operations, analyze their interactions, and investigate real-world examples of Logistics 5.0 implementation in warehouse settings. To this end, the thesis aims to develop a conceptual framework that holistically considers the essential elements of a human-centric warehouse, specifically addressing human factors, the types of 5.0 technologies, the type of warehouse activities, levels of decision-making, system performance, and the potential economic, environmental, and social impacts. Furthermore, this thesis will conduct an empirical analysis based on available data and resources, providing evidence-based research that, through systematic data collection, offers in-depth insights into this complex issue.
L'evoluzione dell'industria moderna ha attraversato numerosi cambiamenti, conducendoci ora nell'era dell'Industria 5.0, dove l'integrazione tra esseri umani e macchine è al centro dell'innovazione. Sebbene l'automazione e l'adozione delle tecnologie digitali siano sempre più diffuse, in particolare nel settore della logistica, i magazzini continuano a fare grande affidamento sul lavoro umano. L'Industria 5.0 promuove l’approccio antropocentrico, ponendo l’attenzione sui bisogni e il contributo delle persone, e spostando il focus dai semplici progressi tecnologici a un modello che tiene conto anche del benessere sociale e ambientale. Questa rivoluzione industriale si fonda su una collaborazione armoniosa tra uomini e macchine, con l'obiettivo di creare un equilibrio tra crescita economica, sostenibilità ambientale e responsabilità sociale. In tale contesto, la Logistica 5.0 è volta a migliorare sia la redditività che la sostenibilità, privilegiando il ruolo dell'uomo nelle operazioni di magazzino. La sinergia tra tecnologia e forza lavoro può infatti trasformare queste attività, apportando numerosi benefici aziendali: maggiore sicurezza, flessibilità operativa e aumento della produttività. La tecnologia, inoltre, solleva i lavoratori dai compiti che comporterebbero un elevato sforzo fisico, migliorando così il loro benessere complessivo. Questo lavoro si propone di esplorare i vari fattori che definiscono le attività di magazzino, analizzando le loro interazioni ed investigando esempi reali di implementazione di Logistica 5.0 in ambienti di magazzino. A questo proposito, l'obiettivo della tesi è sviluppare un modello concettuale che analizzi in modo olistico i componenti chiave di un magazzino incentrato sull'uomo. Tale analisi includerà i fattori umani, le tecnologie 5.0, l’attività di magazzino, i livelli decisionali, le performance del sistema e le implicazioni economiche, ambientali e sociali. Inoltre, la tesi conterrà un'analisi empirica, utilizzando dati e risorse disponibili per fornire una ricerca supportata da evidenze concrete e per offrire nuovi spunti di riflessione su questo complesso tema.
Warehousing 5.0: an empirical analysis of the available technologies and related impacts on the human factors in warehousing activities
Di Naccio, Eliana;Sala, Erika
2023/2024
Abstract
The evolution of modern industry has undergone several transformative revolutions, now advancing into the era of Industry 5.0, where the integration of humans and machines stands at the forefront of innovation. Despite recent increases in automation and the widespread adoption of digital technologies in logistics, warehouses continue to depend significantly on human labor. Industry 5.0 emphasizes a human-centered approach, placing human factors at the core of processes and shifting the focus from purely technology-driven advancements to a more society-centric model. This latest industrial revolution is defined by a synergistic partnership between humans and machines, aiming to balance economic, environmental, and social objectives. Within this context, Logistics 5.0 seeks to enhance both profitability and sustainability by prioritizing the human dimension in warehouse operations. The collaboration between humans and technology holds the potential to transform warehousing activities, delivering numerous business benefits: improved safety, increased flexibility, and enhanced productivity. Additionally, technology alleviates the burden of physically demanding tasks from human workers, contributing to their overall well-being. The purpose of this work is to explore the various factors that define warehouse operations, analyze their interactions, and investigate real-world examples of Logistics 5.0 implementation in warehouse settings. To this end, the thesis aims to develop a conceptual framework that holistically considers the essential elements of a human-centric warehouse, specifically addressing human factors, the types of 5.0 technologies, the type of warehouse activities, levels of decision-making, system performance, and the potential economic, environmental, and social impacts. Furthermore, this thesis will conduct an empirical analysis based on available data and resources, providing evidence-based research that, through systematic data collection, offers in-depth insights into this complex issue.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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