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Title: Learning Factory in Logistics: Evaluation of the Effects of a Hands-On Experience for Automated Warehouse Processes
Language: English
Authors: Andrea Ferrari (ORCID 0000-0002-1920-5677), Anna Corinna Cagliano (ORCID 0000-0002-6283-1518), Giovanni Zenezini (ORCID 0000-0002-0996-6739), Antonio Carlin (ORCID 0000-0003-3876-2185), Giulio Mangano (ORCID 0000-0002-2792-505X)
Source: Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education. 2025 23(4).
Availability: Wiley. Available from: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030. Tel: 800-835-6770; e-mail: cs-journals@wiley.com; Web site: https://www.wiley.com/en-us
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 19
Publication Date: 2025
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education
Postsecondary Education
Descriptors: Experiential Learning, Business Education, Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Student Attitudes, Automation, Facilities, Storage, Engineering Education, Instructional Effectiveness
DOI: 10.1111/dsji.70015
ISSN: 1540-4595
1540-4609
Abstract: In recent years, automated warehouses have become increasingly important to meet the rising demand of supply chain operations. Despite their growing relevance to industry, these systems remain largely underrepresented in academic settings, which contributes to a significant gap in student knowledge and preparedness. Traditional educational approaches often fail to equip future professionals with the practical skills required by modern logistics systems. While the learning factory paradigm partially addresses this gap, it typically places limited emphasis on logistics processes. To bridge this divide between theory and industrial practice, a hands-on learning experience was conducted in a logistics-focused learning factory involving Bachelor's and Master's engineering students. A structured questionnaire was administered to evaluate students' perceptions of automated warehouses, and statistical methods were employed to analyze both the short- and medium-term impacts of the experience. Findings revealed a strong interest among students in industrial logistics, despite limited prior exposure to automation technologies. Consistent with previous research, the hands-on approach was particularly effective for Master's students, highlighting its potential as a valuable educational tool in logistics engineering.
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Entry Date: 2025
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