A smart warehouse, sometimes called an intelligent warehouse or an automated warehouse, is a warehouse that uses automation technology to enhance its operations.
For example, it may use automated guided vehicles (AGVs), collaborative robots, and warehouse management systems (WMS) software to help with day-to-day warehouse operations alongside humans, whether it be inventory tracking, picking, and packing. Most will also use advanced safety technologies, such as machine vision and proximity sensors.
Smart warehouses can be more productive, less prone to errors, and more cost-effective in the long run. However, they can be expensive to set up, vulnerable to technical problems, and require specialized knowledge and training.
Any warehouse that uses smart technology to automate its processes can be called a smart warehouse, irrespective of its other type (whether it’s public, private, etc.)