How can businesses transform the high demand and challenges of their peak seasons into opportunities for efficiency and growth in warehouse operations?

In this episode of the Hai-er Automation podcast, presented by Hai Robotics and hosted by Michelle Dawn Mooney, Technical Sales Executives Jake Ethridge and Vince Donato explore the transformative potential of warehouse goods-to-person automation. They unpack how this technology can reshape businesses’ approach to busy season challenges, offering actionable strategies for turning peak season pressures into gains.

“We wanna leverage automation to overcome these hurdles and be able to moderate the toll it takes on the company during those peak season surges,” Ethridge said, emphasizing the role of automation in moderating the toll of peak season surges.

“By using goods-to-person automation, you're able to ramp up your warehouse operations without having to increase your workforce, which is especially valuable when it's not easy to find labor for warehouses,” Donato added.

The allure of automation has cast an undeniable spell on the world of warehousing. From robotic pickers gliding through aisles to intelligent sorting systems — the promises of increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced productivity have created an accelerated market for increasingly capable smart, autonomous solutions.

Yet, as you dive into all the technologies available today, it’s easy to miscalculate what your warehouse truly needs.

When you're considering and ultimately designing an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), one of the most important things to look at is your “batch factor.” On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores the basics of batch factor, its role in warehouse automation and more with Hai Robotics’ own Kyle Detwiler, Technical Sales Executive, and Victoria Kallsen, Senior Solutions Engineer.

Kallsen and Detwiler share their insights on ASRS solution design, how to calculate batch factor, and the risks and rewards of getting that number wrong or right.

As manufacturing facilities grapple with increasing demands for efficiency and productivity, many are turning to automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) to simplify operations. With the rapid integration of ASRS in manufacturing workflows, it is clear that this technology is reshaping the way facilities operate. But what exactly is driving this transformation and how can ASRS be optimized for maximum efficiency?

Can ASRS really be the key to amplified manufacturing operations? In this episode of "Hai-er Automation by Hai Robotics," host Michelle Dawn Mooney engages in an insightful conversation with Will McInnis, Technical Sales Executive at Hai Robotics, and Chris Callura, VP of Operations and Strategic Partnerships at Chang Industrial, to answer this very question.

The discussion revolves around how ASRS can elevate manufacturing operations and enhance facility workflows.

The guests share their insights on the three key applications of ASRS in manufacturing facilities and how ASRS solutions integrate into broader facility automation.

The conversation also touches upon the strategic partnership between Hai Robotics and Chang Industrial and its implications for the industry.

Will McInnis, located in San Francisco, California, joined Hai Robotics about a year and a half ago after transitioning from an operations role in the supply chain industry. Chris Callura, with 15 years of experience in the industry, oversees operations and strategic partnerships at Chang Industrial. His extensive education and training in design, build, and project delivery have found exciting applications in automation and robotics.

As economic uncertainty continues to grip global markets, many companies are finding unique ways to gain a competitive advantage. This is particularly relevant in the automation industry where innovative solutions are providing businesses with much-needed operational resilience. An interesting statistic from the World Economic Forum predicts that machines will perform more tasks than humans by 2025, which is incredible as they state that humans do 71% of the tasks today.

In a rapidly developing market like this companies must understand how to how to navigate the uncertainty and actually gain market share through the use of automation technologies. This is the challenge addressed in this episode of the "Hai-er Automation" podcast.

In this episode, host Michelle Mooney sits down with Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer at Hai Robotics. Together, they explore how businesses can use periods of economic uncertainty to advance their operations with automated storage and retrieval systems.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

How to capitalize on economic instability to enhance facilities with automation technologies.

Methods to implement smaller, cost-effective solutions that align with reduced spending practices during economic turbulence.

Techniques for adjusting facilities to accommodate future automation scale-ups.

The importance of early automation adoption to circumvent challenges such as severe backlogs in a post-COVID market.

Strategies for integrating automation into business operations with Hai Robotics, all while minimizing operational risk and facility constraints.

Brian Reinhart, with his extensive background in automation technology and a demonstrated history of generating growth in the industry, provides valuable insights and advice in this discussion.