The ongoing automation of production logistics through driverless transport systems (DTS) can significantly enhance the efficiency and quality of transport processes. Despite these advantages, many companies still choose manual tugger train systems for material supply. Semi-structured interviews with industry experts provide insight into the reasons behind these decisions, with particular emphasis factors that extend beyond purely economic assessment. The findings indicate that the lack of flexibility of driverless transport systems and the effort required for implementation effort are key reasons why manual transport solutions are often preferred in intralogistics.
