This article explains why internal logistics should be reviewed before foreign companies invest in smart factory or logistics automation projects in Korea. It highlights material flow, forklift movement, WIP accumulation, AGV/AMR readiness, and practical steps for improving factory productivity.

For foreign companies importing AI data center equipment, smart factory systems or AGV/AMR automation into Korea, customs delays can trigger storage charges, demurrage, installation delays and SLA exposure. This column explains why IOR/EOR planning must be completed before shipment.