AGV Software Market - Forecast(2024 - 2030)

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AGV Software Market Overview

AGV Software Market is forecast to reach $2.6 billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 14.2% from 2021 to 2026. The AGV Software Market is estimated to witness sustainable growth over the forecast period majorly because Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are widely utilized for transporting materials around the warehouse or the factories which is needed to be monitored and controlled at regular intervals. To achieve these monitoring and controlling requirements, AGV Software is used. 

It is primarily divided into three types, namely, Fleet Management software, Navigation software and Mapping software which are either in-built in AGVs or constitute integrated software along with warehouse management systems. 

With the growing demand for automation and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) across various industries and rising adoption of on-cloud warehouse management system solutions, the global AGV Software Market is rising at a rapid pace over the next few years. However, high initial costs associated with software deployment integrated with big data analytics is expected to restrain the market growth of AGV Software.

Report Coverage

The report: “AGV Software Market– Forecast (2021-2026)”, by IndustryARC covers an in-depth analysis of the following segments of the AGV Software Market.
By Type – AGV Fleet Management Software, AGV Navigation Software AGV Mapping Software and Others
By Vehicle Type – Unit load carrier, Tow vehicle, Pallet truck, Forklift truck and Others.
By Installation – In-built Software and Integrated Software.
By Navigation Method – Laser-guided navigation, Magnetic navigation, Inertial navigation, Optical navigation, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) navigation and Others.
By End-Use Industry – Transportation, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, Retail and Others.
By Geography - North America (U.S, Canada, Mexico), Europe (Germany, UK, France, Italy, Spain, Russia, Netherlands and Others), APAC (China, Japan India, SK, Australia, Indonesia and Others), South America(Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia and others), and RoW (Middle East and Africa).

Key Takeaways

  • The AGV Software Market is estimated to witness a sustainable growth over the forecast period because of the growing demand for automation across various industries and rising adoption of on-cloud warehouse management solutions.
  • AGV Software offers integration of business processes involved in supply chain management, coordinating a company’s network of suppliers, factories and trading partners. It helps in monitoring and controlling the transportation of products in wide range.
  • Increasing demands of productivity and reduced labor costs are the key factors that are driving the need for AGVs in various industries. The demand for AGVs is expected to grow owing to increasing automation in industries. Increasing industrialization and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) has led to the continuous need for customized material handling and transport solutions for fuel efficiency.
  • AGV software helps in monitoring and controlling minimum in-process inventory management solutions in warehouse management systems or factories in an easy way. This reliability propels the market growth of AGV Software Market.

AGV Software Market, By Installation, 2020

AGV Software Market

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AGV Software Market Segment Analysis - By Installation

In-built Software has dominated the AGV Software Market as compared to the Integrated Software with a share of 79.5%. The central system software is responsible for the management and intelligent operation of transport orders in individual AGVs. In-built AGV Software works in accordance with single central system software which carries out all processes required in a warehouse. It offers ease in operation and maintenance with great accuracy and efficiency in transporting products from one location to other. With the increasing digitalization and with the introduction of smart technologies such as Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and big data analytics in warehouse management systems, In-built software is expected to create a positive impact on the Automated Guided Vehicle Software Market during the forecast period. On the other hand, AGVs with Integrated Software are costlier than In-built Software which restrain their market growth.

AGV Software Market Segment Analysis - By End Use Industry

AGV Software is widely used in Logistics sector accounting for 33.5% share of the market in 2020. One of the major reasons for boost in market of AGV Software in Logistics sector is because of its requirement in almost every part of Logistics process starting from Assembly, Packaging, Sorting and Storage as AGV offers automated transportation feature to the Warehouse Management Systems. Products are needed to be transported in warehouse premises which are easily carried out by AGVs. Automated Guided Vehicles provides many advantages in Logistics sector such as it reduces labor costs, they eliminate damage to structures and products, they increase workplace safety and lower costs, they are less expensive than fixed automation systems, they reduce utility costs and they increase inventory efficiency and accuracy. These advantages tend to bring the pace in the market growth of AGV Software in Logistics sector.

AGV Software Market Segment Analysis - By Geography

North America accounts for the highest market among all the regions at 35.1% in 2020. The market growth in this region is predominantly rising due to leading economies such as United States, Canada and Mexico. Due to the growing demand for automation and IIoT across various industries and rising adoption of on-cloud warehouse management system solutions has brought a major pace in the AGV Software Market growth. With the increasing industrialization in Logistics and Automotive sector in North America, the demand for Automated Guided Vehicles has been exponentially rising in this region. According to World Trade Organizations (WTO), North America has shown a major growth and remains highest in the logistics sector by importing and exporting merchandise to foreign market as compared to other regions. This has brought a major pace in the uplift of AGV Software Market in this region. During the Covid-19 pandemic, North America remained at the top in balancing its economic status in global market. North America is closely followed by Europe and Asia-Pacific in the AGV Software Market. 

AGV Software Market Drivers

Rise in Technology Advancement drives market growth

With the increasing demand for automation across various industries and rising adoption of on-cloud warehouse management system solutions, there has been a rapid adoption of Automated Guided Vehicles to handle monitoring and controlling feature by Warehouse Management Systems. With the advancing technologies, the developments of AGVs by Integrated software has been a major trend in the AGV Software Market. With the introduction of AGV Navigation Software and AGV Mapping Sofware over traditional AGV Fleet Management Software has been a recent trend in AGV Software Market. Introduction of Magnetic Navigation for various light-duty AGVs which typically uses magnetic tape for the guide path has been a recent development in AGV Software Market. The recent introduction of AGV Mapping Software benefits the Warehouse Management Systems such as maps-out the application area, makes a selection of reliable contours to ensure stable navigation, creates the routes and functionalities and translates all information into Fleet Management software.

Increasing adoption of on-cloud Warehouse Management System (WMS) solutions

Warehouse Management System (WMS) has become increasingly advanced in recent years. Now, cloud computing and IIoT is transforming the warehousing operations and supply chain industry by enabling warehouse operators to manage their distribution centres more efficiently. A cloud-based WMS provides a merged view of the movement of products and allows all the elements in a warehouse’s operations to be seamlessly integrated and monitoring features. This allows warehouse operators to track inventory more easily and ensure that necessary stock is available to satisfy customer orders. If there is any bulky product demand, cloud computing makes it easier to respond by enabling quick communication with suppliers and staff to procure the required stock. Cloud-based WMS software solutions reduce the cost of ownership and transporting time with the help of AGVs. These features increase the adoption of On-cloud WMS Solutions which further enhances the AGV Software Market growth.

AGV Software Market Challenges

High Installation cost and Impact of Covid-19

One of the major challenges faced by AGV Software Market globally is the high installation cost of AGV Software. In many warehouse locations, the processes are still carried out by workers which increases the work time and is less efficient as compared to other warehouses where majority of processes are carried out by automated systems. Due to ongoing developments, the installation costs of AGV Software have been increasing rapidly. This bring major challenges for the small or mid-sized warehouses in attaining an efficient Warehouse Management Systems. This hinders the market growth of AGV Software. The current pandemic situation of Covid-19 also hinders the market growth globally as majority of warehouses and Logistics solutions have suspended their work. This has brought a major challenge in demand for AGV Software in majority of the end-use industries thus affecting its market growth.

AGV Software Market Landscape

Product launches, acquisitions, and R&D activities are key strategies adopted by players in the AGV Software Market. The AGV Software Market is dominated by major companies such as 3PL Central, Addverb Technologies, BA Systemes, JBT Corporation, Kion Group, Kollmorgen, Konecranes, Kuka, Microlistics, Bastian Solutions, Murata Machinery, Oceaneering International, Oracle and SAP.

Acquisitions/Technology Launches/Partnerships

  • In December 2020, Bastian Solutions launched a new drone for automation of various logistics processes in their supply chain. From simple technologies such as Pick to Light or AGVs or GTP systems (Products transported to People), these drones can be used in processing.
  • In November 2019, KOLLMORGEN, a leading automation supplier launched the second generation AKM2G servo motors, expanding its new range for applications in the low voltage range. The specialist in servo drive technology and Motion Control is responding to increased demand for AKM2G motors for AGVs, robotics, and medical technology.

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1. AGV Software Market Overview
    1.1 Definitions and Scope
2. AGV Software Market   - Executive Summary
    2.1 Market Revenue, Market Size and Key Trends by Company
    2.2 Key trends By End Use  Industry
    2.3 Key trends segmented by Geography
3. AGV Software Market – Market Landscape
    3.1 Comparative Analysis
        3.1.1 Product/Company Benchmarking-Top 5 Companies
        3.1.2 Top 5 Financial Analysis
        3.1.3 Market Value Split by Top 5 Companies
        3.1.4 Patent Analysis
        3.1.5 Pricing Analysis (Comparison of General Price of Industry Solutions)
4. AGV Software Market – Industry Market Entry Scenario Premium (Premium)
    4.1 Regulatory Scenario
    4.2 Ease of Doing Business Index
    4.3 Case Studies
    4.4 Customer Analysis
5. AGV Software Market – Startup Company Scenario (Premium)
    5.1 Venture Capital and Funding Scenario
    5.2 Startup Company Analysis
6. AGV Software Market - Market Forces
    6.1 Market Drivers
    6.2 Market Constraints
    6.3 Porters five force model
        6.3.1 Bargaining power of suppliers
        6.3.2 Bargaining powers of customers
        6.3.3 Threat of new entrants
        6.3.4 Rivalry among existing players
        6.3.5 Threat of substitutes
7. AGV Software Market – By Strategic Analysis (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    7.1 Value Chain Analysis
    7.2 Opportunities Analysis
    7.3 Product Life Cycle/Market Life Cycle Analysis
8. AGV Software Market – By Type (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    8.1 AGV Fleet Management Software
    8.2 AGV Navigation Software
    8.3 AGV Mapping Software
    8.4 Others
9. AGV Software Market – By Vehicle Type (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    9.1 Unit Load Carrier
    9.2 Pallet Truck
    9.3 Tow Vehicle
    9.4 Forklift Truck
    9.5 Others
10. AGV Software Market – By Installation (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    10.1 In Built
    10.2  Integrated
11. AGV Software Market – By Navigation Method (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    11.1 Laser Guided Navigation
    11.2 Magnetic Navigation
    11.3 Inertial Navigation
    11.4 Optical navigation
    11.5 LIDAR Navigation
    11.6 Others
12. AGV Software Market – By End Use Industry (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    12.1 Manufacturing
    12.2 Transportation
    12.3 Retail
    12.4 Food and Beverage
    12.5 Logistics
    12.6 Others
13. AGV Software Market - By Geography (Market Size -$Million/Billion)
    13.1 North America
        13.1.1 U.S
        13.1.2 Canada
        13.1.3 Mexico
    13.2 Europe
        13.2.1 Germany
        13.2.2 France
        13.2.3 UK
        13.2.4 Italy
        13.2.5 Spain
        13.2.6 Russia
        13.2.7 Netherlands
        13.2.8 Others
    13.3 APAC
        13.3.1 China
        13.3.2 Japan
        13.3.3 South Korea
        13.3.4 India
        13.3.5 Australia
        13.3.6 Indonesia
        13.3.7 Malaysia
        13.3.8 Others
    13.4  South America
        13.4.1 Brazil
        13.4.2 Argentina
        13.4.3 Chile
        13.4.4 Colombia
        13.4.5 Others
    13.5 RoW
        13.5.1 Middle East
        13.5.2 Africa
14. AGV Software Market - Market Entropy
    14.1 New product launches
    14.2 M&A's, collaborations, JVs and partnerships
15. AGV Software Market – Industry Competitive Landscape (Premium)
    15.1 Market Share – Global
    15.2 Market Share by Region
    15.3 Market Share By End Use Industry
16. AGV Software Market – Key Company List by Country Premium (Premium)
17. AGV Software Market - Company Analysis
    17.1 Company 1
    17.2 Company 2
    17.3 Company 3
    17.4 Company 4
    17.5 Company 5
    17.6  Company 6
    17.7 Company 7
    17.8 Company 8
    17.9 Company 9
    17.10 Company 10