Warehouse Automation and the Dehumanization of Labour (Routledge Advances in Production and Operations Management)

This book explores the automation of warehouse processes and the human-machine relationship, focusing on the impact of technology on the dehumanization of work.While modern warehouses rely heavily on advanced technologies, human labor remains essential, requiring interaction and collaboration with machines.The book examines how automation affects not only individual employees-their health, well-being, and daily experiences-but also broader social and organizational conditions. Through systematic analysis, the author identifies and classifies factors that contribute to the dehumanization of work in automated warehouses.Existing theories are verified, and literature on logistics, warehousing technologies, automation, humanization of work, and related challenges is reviewed.The author highlights the tension between efficiency improvements and the human costs of automation, emphasizing the importance of mitigating dehumanization in modern enterprises.By analysing the evolving roles and res