THE TIME TO AUTOMATE IS NOW

AN AUTOMATION REVOLUTION IS UNDERWAY. ARE YOU READY?

HOW DO YOU HIT PRODUCTIVITY GOALS AND STAY AHEAD OF YOUR COMPETITION?
Automation has emerged as the pivotal answer, offering a strategic approach to address critical supply chain challenges such as labor shortages, heightened fulfillment standards, optimized space utilization, and increased throughput. As the industrial landscape evolves, embracing automation becomes synonymous with future-proofing supply chain operations.

50%
of work can be automated
in today's age

31%
of businesses have fully automated at least one function

88%
of small business owners say automation allows their company to compete with larger companies

leave your competition in the dust with automation

GAIN INDEPENDENCE FROM THE SKILLED LABOR SHORTAGE

Finding and retaining employees is a challenge…especially in a manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Institute found that 22% of skilled manufacturing workers (2.7M employees) are retiring over the next decade.

In addition, industry growth will require the addition of 700,000 skilled employees during this same time. This means the manufacturing industry needs a total of 3.4M workers... and is going to fall 2M workers short.

36%
turnover of warehouse and storage employees

3.7%
unemployment rate for warehouse employees in 2019

50-70%
amount of labor in warehouse operation's total operating cost

Automation worker using robotic arm
Safety Security

WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO COMPETE?

The impact of the changing market landscape has major impacts across every industry. The accelerated adoption of e-commerce and re-networking of global supply chains will have significant effect on the uptake of warehouse automation. Which means your competition is already automating.

To better position themselves for an uncertain future, leading companies are aggressively applying the lessons from previous years to improve their supply chain resiliency. In fact, Material Handling Industry’s (MHI) annual survey found that 49% of supply chain leaders have accelerated spending in digital technology and supply chain innovation to make their operations more responsive and forward-looking.

TAKE THE LEAD

Automation is a compelling solution that addresses urgent challenges in every industry and offers a strategic pathway for companies to meet their long-term growth goals while solving problems in front of them today.

The key to unlocking the full potential lies in the careful selection of solutions tailored to the unique business needs of each company. Leaders who successfully navigate this complex path are not only revolutionizing their internal processes but are also gaining a significant advantage over competitors who lag behind in adopting these transformative technologies.

Robotic welders

ADDING AUTOMATION WILL INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCE OVERALL COSTS

Contact the experts at Riekes who can walk you through each challenge as you automate your operations.

Fleet Management

Are you operating your fleet as efficiently as you could be? Riekes Equipment’s Fleet Management program results in cost savings – and lowered stress – for warehousing operations. Call our specialists today to learn more about our guaranteed 15% cost savings plan in the first year of implementation.  

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