New report provides an in-depth look at how companies are selecting, implementing and using advanced warehouse automation to run their growing operations
To say that automation and robotics have made their mark on the modern warehouse would be a major understatement. Safe to say, advanced innovations are now firmly entrenched in many fulfillment environments, where the labor shortage, changing customer expectations and the ongoing e-commerce boom are all driving more organizations to invest in automation and robotics.
The persistent labor shortage is one underlying factor that can’t be overlooked. A shortage of permanent workers continues to plague the warehousing sector even as broader unemployment rates level off. The fact is, there are often multiple job openings for every candidate in the warehousing sector, which isn’t generally viewed as a desirable career path for younger generations.
And when younger generations of workers do sign up for jobs in the warehousing or logistics sector, they expect to be equipped with updated technology solutions that help them do their jobs quickly, safely and efficiently. Raised in the digital age, these workers expect a contemporary experience on the job, with tools that align with the world they’re accustomed to.
