In this episode of “Warehouse Automation Matters,” host Mary Hart discussed the benefits of warehouse automation with Dave Green and Mike Wills from Peak Technologies. They explored the hesitations companies face regarding automation, the significant ROI timelines, and the softer benefits such as employee satisfaction. The conversation highlighted the importance of solution providers in designing long-term automation strategies and the common pitfalls of DIY automation. The partnership between Peak and Locus Robotics was emphasized as a key factor in successful warehouse automation implementations.

00:00 Introduction to Warehouse Automation

02:15 Overcoming Automation Hesitations

04:48 Understanding ROI in Warehouse Automation

07:02 Exploring Soft Benefits of Automation

10:01 Labor Efficiency and Cost Management

11:43 Complementing Temporary Labor with Automation

12:58 The Role of Solution Providers

14:47 Designing Long-Term Automation Strategies

16:11 Pitfalls of DIY Automation Solutions

18:08 The Peak and Locus Partnership

19:47 Unique Challenges in Automation

21:31 Final Advice for 3PLs on Automation