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March 20, 2023<\/div>\n

8 Warehouse Processes That Benefit from Automation<\/h1>\n \n

\n \"Author\n Will Schneider<\/span>, Warehousing and Fulfillment<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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In 2021, the <\/span>warehouse automation systems market<\/span><\/a> was valued at $21.7 billion; projections state it will skyrocket to $93 billion by 2031 \u2014 an astounding CAGR of 15.7% from 2022 to 2031. Clearly, warehouse automation is completely transforming how warehouses operate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With the revenue from eCommerce retail <\/span>expected to surpass $1,700 billion by 2027<\/span><\/a> in the US alone, making sure your warehouse is up to par with the increasing demand makes perfect business sense.<\/span><\/p>

By automating processes such as inventory management, order picking, shipping, and receiving, warehouses can see a significant return on investment (ROI) in addition to increased customer satisfaction. But with so many <\/span>warehouse operations<\/span><\/a> that could benefit from automation, where should you start?<\/span><\/p>

In this article, we look at eight areas of warehouse operations that deserve to be automated, how each can be optimized, and provide examples of successful implementation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

8 warehouse processes that benefit the most from automation<\/b><\/h2>

1. Inventory management<\/b><\/h3>

Automation can help reduce errors in <\/span>inventory management<\/span><\/a> and provide real-time visibility into stock levels. This visibility leads to improvements in warehouse space management, enabling better forecasting of future needs.<\/span><\/p>

Automation also reduces labor costs associated with manual data entry. Since it automatically tracks and updates any inventory changes, automation helps to ensure orders are fulfilled accurately and on time, which improves customer service.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

2. Order fulfillment<\/b><\/h3>

Automated order fulfillment systems can process orders quickly and accurately, reducing the time it takes to get products out the door.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Real-time data helps track stock levels, location, and other important information about the items, making it easier for management to know what\u2019s in house and be able to quickly plan restocking.<\/span><\/p>

Sortation systems enable faster sorting of incoming products into categories, and <\/span>goods-to-person (G2) and person-to-goods (P2G) solutions<\/span><\/a> enable automated movement of products within the warehouse.<\/span><\/p>

Technology such as pick-to-light systems, voice-picking solutions, and barcode scanners can further streamline the processes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Automation is a big strategic investment, but the good news is since most <\/span>3PL warehouse<\/span><\/a> companies are already using robotics and other automation technology,\u00a0 if you outsource your fulfillment and shipping can save you time and cost vs. going it alone.<\/span><\/p>

3. Warehouse layout optimization<\/b><\/h3>

There are three steps to optimizing warehouse layouts for maximum automation efficiency:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>