Current State of Knowledge and Research Needs of Intralogistics
Purpose: The purpose of this article is to systematize the results of research in the field of intralogistics as a result of a systematic review of the literature based on data from Web of Science and Scopus databases from 2007-2023. The article answers the research questions posed: what is the current state of knowledge about intralogistics, how is the issue of intralogistics developing, what are the main areas and research topics in this subject area, and what are the research needs in the field of intralogistics? Design/Methodology/Approach: The undertaken research issues and the set goal determined the choice of research methods, such as critical literature review, analysis and synthesis methods. VOSwiever and Bibliometrix software were used to visualize the research results. Findings: The widespread digitization and automation of businesses is a topic often discussed in the literature. A key aspect is intralogistics - responsible for the implementation of internal processes based on the efficient flow of information. As a result of the analysis, nine areas of research on intralogistics were identified, which indicate a great diversity of topics. Taking into account the degree of development and importance of intralogistics, four thematic areas were identified. Practical Implications: Current issues being addressed in the field of intralogistics were identified, and topics requiring future research were identified. As a result, the article identifying the state of the art of intralogistics provides theoretical foundations and important information on intralogistics. Originality/Value: This paper addresses a gap in the literature o systematize the existing body of scientific work, indicating the rationale, scope and importance of intralogistics in the enterprise. Systematization of knowledge in the field of intralogistics can be helpful in the exchange of experiences of applied solutions, especially for the small and medium-sized enterprise sector. The article can serve as a basis for further scientific research.