Webinar Description

The pressure to automate distribution center operations is intensifying as businesses adapt to meet rising customer expectations for faster, more accurate, and cost-effective deliveries. Automation offers a powerful solution to these challenges, but are you ready?

In this webinar, we will delve into the key benefits of automation, including:

• Increased efficiency: Automate repetitive tasks like picking, packing, and shipping to boost productivity.
• Improved accuracy: Reduce human error and minimize costly mistakes with automated systems.
• Enhanced space utilization: Optimize storage and retrieval processes to maximize warehouse space.
• Faster order fulfillment: Streamline workflows to accelerate order processing and shipping times.
• Better labor utilization: Redeploy workers to higher-value tasks and improve overall workforce productivity.

We will explore the various types of automation solutions available, including:

• Full pallet automation: Automate the storage and retrieval of full pallets.
• Full case automation: Automate the storage and retrieval of full cases.
• Piece-picking automation: Automate the picking of individual items from storage locations.

We will review the many factors related to evaluating automation, such as:

• Current operations: Assess your existing processes to identify areas for improvement.
• Future growth plans: Consider your long-term business goals and how automation can support them.
• Budget constraints: Evaluate the costs and return on investment of different automation solutions.
• Technical expertise: Determine the level of technical expertise required to implement and maintain automation systems.

Through real-world examples and case studies, we'll provide insights into successful automation implementations and the potential benefits for your business.

By the end of this webinar, you will have a clearer understanding if automation is right for your operation, the benefits of automation and the steps to successfully implement it in your distribution center.
 

What you will take away:

1. When is Automation the Right Solution
2. What Automation works best for Pallet, Case and Each Handling
3. How do you prepare for Automation
4. What should you watch-out for with Automation

Speakers:

Norm Saenz, Partner and Managing Director of Distribution, St. Onge Company

Moderator:

Robert Bowman, Editor-in-Chief, SupplyChainBrain