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Harness the power of warehouse automation technology to:
Are you struggling with labor shortages while also trying to increase your throughput?
With the national labor shortage showing no signs of stopping soon, you’ve got to do something.
Luckily, there’s a solution: Warehouse automation.
Warehouse automation and robotics are now well established and widely used.
And with Conger’s assistance, you can reap many benefits from adopting automated solutions in your warehouse, including:
In fact, a survey by the Robotics Business Review showed that warehouses that adopt automation technologies are 76% more likely to improve inventory accuracy, 36% more likely to reduce labor costs, and 40% more likely to consistently make one-day shipping commitments!
Warehouse automation technologies are as diverse as they are effective.
Here are a few examples:
These vehicles are designed to perform repetitive tasks like traveling long distances and loading/unloading materials.
By adopting autonomous vehicles, your operation can benefit from:
These systems are designed to move items to and from storage using vehicles, cranes, and carousels.
By adopting an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), you can realize many rewards, including:
Also called “cobots,” collaborative robots work side-by-side with warehouse workers to pick, pack, and even inspect orders.
Using cobots, warehouses can benefit from:
Of course, these few options only scratch the surface of available warehouse automation technologies.
To learn more about your automation options, check out this post.
There are many different warehouse automation technologies on the market.
So many in fact that choosing the best one for your operations can be daunting.
But don’t worry – you can leverage Conger’s 65 years of expertise in material handling to get help choosing the right warehouse automation options.
Our experts will consider your entire warehousing operation from A to Z, including your material handling needs, labor resources, and budget.
And we’ll work within your constraints to find the best technologies to improve your productivity, reduce your costs, and improve workplace safety – all without breaking the bank.
How does warehouse automation reduce costs?
By adopting automated solutions, you can reduce costs by:
How do I know if warehouse automation is right for me?
Any operation that is struggling with labor shortages, high costs, and increasing customer demand can benefit from warehouse automation. With help from our automation experts, we will analyze your operation and make a plan that fits your needs and budget.
What is the difference between AGV and AMR autonomous vehicles?
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) follow fixed routes, much like a train or car does. In contrast, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are fitted with extra sensors and software that allow them to plan and dynamically modify their own routes and avoid collisions with people and equipment.
I’m on a limited budget. Can I still afford warehouse automation technology?
Completely automating a warehouse can no doubt be an expensive undertaking. But even if you’re working on a tighter budget, you can still implement automated systems. For example, pick-to-light and put-to-light systems are low-cost, high-impact technologies that can improve your efficiency and throughput without breaking the bank.
What are the different types of warehouse automation technologies?
There are many warehouse automation technologies that can help you streamline your operation, including:
Additionally, there are many software solutions available that can reduce your reliance on expensive and hard-to-find labor, like:
For a more detailed discussion of these solutions, check out our article on Warehouse Automation Trends.
