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10 ways to maximize the benefits of warehouse automation

A guide for companies beginning their automation journey.

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By C. John Langley Jr.,
C. John Langley Jr.
C. John Langley Jr., Ph.D. (jlangley@psu.edu) is Professor of Supply Chain Management at Penn State University’s Smeal College of Business and the Department of Supply Chain and Information Systems, and Founder of the “Annual Third-Party Logistics Study.”
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Tom Tiede
Tom Tiede

Tom Tiede is managing director of supply chain consulting at NTT DATA (formerly Chainalytics).

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Feb 26, 2024

With the warehouse labor shortage at an all-time high, it’s no surprise that shippers and third-party logistics service providers (3PLs) are turning to automated systems in record numbers. While automation offers opportunities to reduce labor and costs, expand capacity, and boost service, choosing the right technologies can be challenging. To provide some guidance for companies beginning their automation journey, the 2024 28th Annual Third-Party Logistics Study identified 10 ways they can maximize the benefits of warehouse automation. They are as follows:

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march/april 2024
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