Tag: automation

If you believe everything you read, you’ll know there was supposed to be a better-than-good chance that close to 47% of existing jobs could be gone in 15 years due to automation. While time will tell whether this Oxford University study is accurate, no doubt this number concerns some people, depending on your […]

How is automation boosting productivity? If you’re even plugged in slightly to the news cycle, you likely have heard pundits espousing the benefits of automation. There are definite benefits to using automation to cut away the chaff and get your team focusing on the work that matters. However, there is also a fair […]

What are the top automation tools in use today? Automation is one of the hot buzzwords of modern business, but how it is implemented differs from industry to industry. There isn’t necessarily a universal approach to how an organization should use it to gain the best results. That said, some stellar tools can […]

Which industries benefit the most from automation? Automation is a hot topic in business, with many organizations opting to automate something. This is partly understandable, as you can simplify more grueling or tedious tasks by having them handled from the get-go. However, not every industry is suited to automation. Being aware of where […]

Automation seems like all the rage these days. While it is certainly nothing new, especially for those well-versed in manufacturing, it is making a splash elsewhere. Automation is a useful tool, but it is only part of the proverbial equation regarding day-to-day operations. So, why not dive deeper into the subject and see […]

Lean Six Sigma can assist organizations determine which processes are the best candidates for automation as well as make those processes more automation ready.

In a move to reduce waste and warehousing costs under its Six Sigma plan, Pepsi Beverages Co. has installed an automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS) and warehouse control system at its plant in Tampa, Fla., USA.