Anita Romsdal

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Anita Romsdal is a leading researcher in logistics and supply chain management, with a primary focus on food supply chains and warehouse automation. Her work bridges the gap between operational efficiency and human-centered design, particularly in the context of digitalization. Romsdal’s most cited paper, “Robot picker solution in order picking systems: an ergo-zoning approach” (2020, 20 citations), introduces a novel method for assigning products to warehouse zones optimized for robot pickers working alongside manual pickers. This ergo-zoning approach directly addresses the labor-intensive nature of manual order picking, offering a practical pathway to safer, more efficient warehouses. Her subsequent work, “Digitalization in production and warehousing in food supply chains” (2022, 11 citations), extends this expertise to the broader challenges of digital transformation in food logistics, a sector with unique perishability and traceability demands. Romsdal’s contributions are notable for their applied, interdisciplinary nature—combining robotics, ergonomics, and supply chain theory to solve real-world industrial problems. Her research is highly relevant for students and practitioners seeking to understand how automation and digital tools can be strategically deployed to enhance both productivity and worker well-being in logistics.