The automation of informational logistics processes is already one of the core challenges of manufacturing firms on their way to autonomous logistics systems. It is quite realistic that the majority of informational logistics processes will be running autonomously by the end of this decade. However, the path to this goal is still uncertain. Therefore, this article aims at defining the evolutionary stages of autonomy of logistics processes with the involvement of industry experts, describing prerequisites for reaching individual stages and discussing challenges along the way. In addition, the most important informational logistics processes with high autonomization potential are identified and an estimate is made of when the autonomy levels can be expected to be reached industry-wide.
