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Hi all,

I've been reading more about automation in material handling lately, especially in warehouse environments, and I'm wondering if it's really worth the investment for small to mid-sized operations?

Has anyone here implemented automation tech like smart conveyors, pallet shuttles, or semi-autonomous forklifts? Did you actually see improvements in safety or throughput?

I'm trying to decide if we should push for it in our warehouse, or if it's still too early/expensive unless you're Amazon-level scale.
  • Posted 20 Aug 2025 22:50
  • By sally_f
  • joined 20 Aug'25 - 1 message
  • Ontario, Canada
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