{"id":4317,"date":"2025-09-11T10:58:08","date_gmt":"2025-09-11T14:58:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pixels360.locusrobotics.com\/?p=4317"},"modified":"2025-09-11T11:00:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-11T15:00:21","slug":"warehouse-playbook-automation-human-balance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/blog\/warehouse-playbook-automation-human-balance","title":{"rendered":"A Warehouse Leader\u2019s Playbook: Balancing Automation and the Human Touch\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"4317\" class=\"elementor elementor-4317\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7e25397 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7e25397\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container 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data-id=\"41f1605\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"hero-banner-blog.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"hero-banner-blog light-gray-blue-bg\" data-module=\"HeroBannerBlog\">\n    <div class=\"container hero-banner-container\">\n        <div class=\"hero-banner-left-content\">\n                        <div class=\"pre-heading\">September 11, 2025<\/div>\n            <h1 class=\"hero-heading\">A Warehouse Leader\u2019s Playbook: Balancing Automation and the Human Touch\u00a0<\/h1>\n                            <a href=\"\/blog\/?f_viewall=0&f_page=1&f_posttype=post&f_limit=9&f_search=&f_industries=&f_solutions=&author_id=5#content-filter\">\n                    <p class=\"p-regular author\">\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Author-icon.svg\" alt=\"Author Icon\">\n                        <span class=\"author-name\">Mary Hart<\/span><span class=\"author-position\">, 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elementor-element-9dfedf5\" data-id=\"9dfedf5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc0d742 elementor-widget elementor-widget-content-blog-news-post\" data-id=\"cc0d742\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"content-blog-news-post.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n<section class=\"content-blog-news-post\" id=\"content-blog-news-post\" data-module=\"ContentBlogNewsPost\">\n        <section class=\"post-content-item-section white-bg\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n            <div class=\"content-blog-news-post-content\">\n                <p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Tony Altman, President and CEO of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mfals.com\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motivational Fulfillment &amp; Logistics Services<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, joined me on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/locusrobotics.com\/resources\/podcast\/warehouse-automation-matters-episode-25-automation-human-touch\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Warehouse Automation Matters<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, our conversation centered on a theme every warehouse leader wrestles with in how do you implement automation without losing the human touch?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For Altman, the answer lies in continuous improvement, flexible systems, and above all, a people-first culture. His perspective offers a practical roadmap for leaders considering their next move. Here\u2019s a playbook drawn from that conversation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start with Continuous Improvement, Not Just Technology<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Altman explained that customer service has always been the foundation of Motivational Fulfillment, but scaling required a more structured commitment. In 2023, the company created an executive-level role for continuous improvement to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery were prioritized every day.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAt Motivational, we\u2019re big advocates for continuous improvement,\u201d Altman said. \u201cWe\u2019ve always worked to stay agile, efficient, innovative.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Move:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Appoint a clear owner for continuous improvement in your organization.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Define improvement in terms of measurable outcomes: safety incidents, order accuracy, delivery times.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Treat continuous improvement as an ongoing discipline, not an ad hoc reaction to problems.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Use Automation to Improve the Human Experience<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When Motivational launched its Mississippi facility, they introduced Locus Robotics to support picking operations. The results were clear in faster picking rates, shorter training times, improved accuracy, and higher throughput. But the impact that mattered most was on the workforce.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe see automation as a way to improve the employee experience,\u201d Altman said.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By reducing strain and fatigue, Locus Robots improved morale, lowered injuries, and helped employees pursue new skills and advancement opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Move:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frame warehouse automation as a tool to help employees.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Track metrics like employee retention, training time, and job satisfaction alongside throughput.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Involve your workforce in automation rollouts by showing how it makes their work safer and easier.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Make Change Management About Communication<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Resistance to new technology is natural, but it\u2019s not inevitable. Altman emphasized that change works best when communication is front and center.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe don\u2019t just implement new systems and kind of spring it on the employees,\u201d he explained. \u201cWe meet with the customers, the management team, and the teams on the floor.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">By explaining why changes matter and how they improve both safety and efficiency, Motivational secures buy-in from employees and customers alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Move:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start every warehouse automation rollout with listening sessions to surface employee and customer pain points.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Train \u201cfor context\u201d and show employees not just <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">how<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> to use new tools, but <\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">why<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> it matters.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Celebrate early wins with the team to reinforce momentum and buy-in.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Prioritize Flexibility in Your Systems<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">One of Motivational\u2019s biggest differentiators is its proprietary WMS and OMS, built in-house to allow rapid iteration. Altman recalled a moment when a customer requested the same change from Motivational and another 3PL. Motivational delivered in a week at no cost; the competitor quoted six months and $80,000.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cWe wanted to offer flexibility and nimbleness,\u201d Altman said. \u201cThat\u2019s been a huge competitive advantage for us in the market.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Move:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Audit your current systems for agility. How quickly can you integrate new APIs or update workflows?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Quantify the customer impact of faster iterations, whether in cost savings or responsiveness.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Avoid relying solely on off-the-shelf solutions if they limit customer-specific flexibility.<\/span>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Tailor Automation to Customer Needs<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:280,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">The biggest mistake, Altman warned, is treating automation as a one-size-fits-all solution.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u201cAutomation isn\u2019t one size fits all,\u201d he said. \u201cBuild a solution to fit the customer.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:600,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Too many 3PLs invest in massive automation systems and then force customers to adapt. Motivational flips that approach by designing automation around specific needs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Your Move:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:300,&quot;335559739&quot;:300}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Map customer pain points before deploying automation.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Design flexible workflows that adapt to different customers, not the other way around.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Evaluate automation investments not by scale alone, but by fit for your customer base.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:220,&quot;335559739&quot;:220}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Altman\u2019s message is clear that automation succeeds when it\u2019s grounded in people, flexibility, and continuous improvement. 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