The logistics market has been impacted by increase of e-commerce, mass customization,
omni-channel distribution, and just-in-time philosophy. In order to attend to this dynamic …

The evolution of production systems has established major challenges in internal logistics.
In order to overcome these challenges, new automation solutions have been developed and …

The realization of a higher business value in manufacturing requires optimized internal
logistics systems in terms of operational performance, uptime and sustainability. This paper …

Digital servitization (DS) enabled by the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) is essential for
securing long-term competitiveness in manufacturing. The literature identifies the need for …

This paper explores the human-centric orientation of manufacturers within Industry 5.0 (I5.
0), emphasising the synergy between competence management practices and emerging …

The recent advances in technology have increased flexibility in indoor mobility and human-
robot collaboration, opening up new opportunities to perform material handling tasks …

An emerging technology breakthrough called robotic process automation (RPA) is being
designed to alleviate users' everyday responsibilities of tedious and monotonous …

Abstract Industry 4.0 (I4. 0) has brought transformative changes in the manufacturing sector.
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of the applications of I4. 0 …

In France, as in numerous countries, healthcare organisations are undergoing major
transformations, leading them to rationalise their resources and optimize their flows. In this …

The increasing rate of hospital admissions has resulted in a commensurate increase in the
number of treatments and surgeries performed, as well as resource and material usage, and …