Shared Automation and the Future of Warehousing

Shared Automation and the Future of WarehousingAt a LogiSYM conference a few years ago, I recalled a business owner once asked a practical question: would it make sense for him to invest in installing warehouse automation in premises he leased? Would the expected period of occupancy justify the investment in equipment and supporting infrastructure?The question highlighted how operating conditions can shape an automation decision. Potential productivity gains need to be weighed against upfront c