3 Myths About Warehouse Automation
Automation is a practical way to move goods more efficiently, make better use of space and get more from your warehouse operations. You don’t have to remodel your entire operation in order to implement automation.
At Logisnext UK, we help UK businesses add automation where it makes a real difference. Here are three common misconceptions versus reality.
Myth 1: Automation is replacing people
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) take on the repetitive, predictable jobs, such as moving pallets between production lines and storage. Your team is then free to focus on the work that needs judgement, flexibility, and problem-solving.
The aim isn’t to remove people from the process. It’s to make better use of their time and skills, meaning people remain essential to warehouse operations.
Myth 2: You need to automate everything to see the benefits
Automation isn’t an all-or-nothing approach..
The right approach to automation is to scale at a level that is suited to your operation and flow of goods. This could be implementing a mixed fleet of AGVs and manual trucks, or it could be a fully autonomous warehouse floor. An optimal solution is the right solution.
Myth 3: Automation is only for large businesses
Suitability depends on your processes, how goods move and the needs of your site, not the size of your company.
If you regularly move pallets between production and storage, automating those routes could help, even if the rest of your operation stays manual. Automation also works alongside your existing equipment, so you never need to automate every process.
Making automation work for your business
Automation is a tool, not a replacement for your people or an overnight transformation. The right starting point isn’t choosing the technology. It’s understanding how materials move around your site, where the challenges are and what balance of automated and manual handling suits you.
At Logisnext UK, we help UK businesses assess their operations and find the right solution for their site, processes, and goals.
Speak to our experts today to explore your options. Get in touch via our contact form