By Garen Hurley
There is a real fear even in 2023 that automation will take jobs away from people and so employees fight tooth and nail to make sure that automation is kept out of the manufacturing process. They are shooting themselves in the foot because automation can take on many of the jobs that they do not like to do. In the manufacturing industry, there are many jobs on the assembly line that are incredibly repetitive and incredibly boring and this is where automation comes into its element. It allows skilled staff to use their abilities elsewhere in the manufacturing process and so this is a plus for everyone.
Statistics tell us that the number of employees in the current workforce will diminish over the next 30 years and so the manufacturing industry will be left with fewer workers. There will still be a demand for labor and so this is when automation will become the best solution for all. Alongside electric power distribution, automation processes will become much more efficient and more effective. If you are not yet sold on the many benefits that automation can provide for the industry maybe the following can help you to make a smarter decision.
- Less need for outsourcing – It may be the case that you have to outsource many of the parts that you need from a third-party service provider. This is going to cost you an incredible amount of money but if automation is introduced into your business, then the system can create all of the parts that you need in-house.
- Less space is needed – Many people assume because automation involves robotics that there is going to be a lot more floor space needed and the opposite actually applies. Robots can work in any small space and so this can allow you to fit more of them into a much smaller space. They can easily perform the tasks that you give them and this cuts down on the amount of space that you need.
Every modern business nowadays wants to reduce its carbon footprint and to take the environmentally responsible option every single time. By automating your processes, you are streamlining all of the equipment that you use and reducing waste. This means that less energy is being used and it also helps to save you money. Once your customers realize that you are creating products that create a smaller carbon footprint then they will reward you with their repeat business.
