Logistic process can be automatic ? The question is a burning sensation , but the answer is NO, why because its a mix up. For ex :- If dock height is there you don't need a conveyer to load a vehicle, here the planning of the warehouse bay need to get done firstly . If your product can get identified from a long distance due to its shape and color, no bar code or scanner reqd. But automation is reqd for invoicing, tracking vehicle etc but if planning can be done beforehand the investment on technology for automation can be reduced. On cost cutting, investment need to done from base stage. like the example stated at dock height where a conveyer buying cost, running cost , maintenance cost etc in long run will be Zero . Another example of Fork lift , is it reqd ? again planning, if the warehouse layout is such where materials is near to bay and proper FIFO with ABC analysis can get maintained then fork lift not reqd. Make the goods packaging in such a way so that ...