{"id":3449,"date":"2024-09-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/4f3b7e0f0f63b0d70d5ea4bd93f99f16\/?post_type=resource&p=3449"},"modified":"2024-09-25T09:46:42","modified_gmt":"2024-09-25T13:46:42","slug":"warehouse-automation-matters-episode-07-where-to-start-with-warehouse-automation","status":"publish","type":"resource","link":"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/resources\/podcast\/warehouse-automation-matters-episode-07-where-to-start-with-warehouse-automation","title":{"rendered":"Warehouse Automation Matters | Episode 07 – Where to Start with Warehouse Automation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Warehouse Automation Matters<\/h1>\n
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How to Find the Right Automation Partner<\/h3>
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Andy Johnston, Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS, discussed where to start with warehouse automation and emphasized the importance of identifying the workflow that needs to be solved and then finding the right technology to automate it. Johnston highlighted the need for a cultural fit between the company and the automation partner, as well as the importance of visibility and data analysis in the automation process. He also discussed future trends in warehouse automation, including increased collaboration between humans and robots and the development of more complex technology.<\/div>
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00:00 Introduction and Background<\/div>
03:07 Defining Innovation in Warehouse Operations<\/div>
07:12 Assessing Warehouse Readiness for Automation<\/div>
10:34 The Importance of Working with a Partner<\/div>
13:22 Finding the Right Automation Partner<\/div>
16:12 Choosing the Right Automation Solutions<\/div>
20:16 Common Pitfalls and Mistakes in Automation Selection<\/div>
22:45 Advice for Companies Hesitant to Adopt Automation<\/div>
26:51 Key Takeaway: Managing Expectations<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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