{"id":4279,"date":"2025-03-18T01:16:30","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=4279"},"modified":"2025-03-18T01:16:30","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T16:16:30","slug":"a-no-brainer-for-this-frozen-meals-firm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=4279","title":{"rendered":"a no brainer for this frozen meals firm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-area\">\n<p>        <span id=\"hs_cos_wrapper_post_body\" class=\"hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text\" style=\"\" data-hs-cos-general-type=\"meta_field\" data-hs-cos-type=\"rich_text\"><\/p>\n<p>Within the coronary heart of the Pacific Northwest, a frozen vegetable packaging firm confronted a rising problem: discovering and retaining staff for tedious, repetitive end-of-line duties. Being in a rural space, their labor pool was restricted, making hiring troublesome and turnover excessive. To take care of and scale their operations, they turned to automation\u2014and after two years of exploration, they lastly took the leap.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=315&amp;height=283&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png\" width=\"315\" height=\"283\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Palletizing manually alliora\" style=\"height: auto; max-width: 100%; width: 315px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: block;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=158&amp;height=142&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png 158w, https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=315&amp;height=283&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png 315w, https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=473&amp;height=425&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png 473w, https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=630&amp;height=566&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png 630w, https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=788&amp;height=708&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png 788w, https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/hs-fs\/hubfs\/Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png?width=945&amp;height=849&amp;name=Palletizing%20manually%20alliora.png 945w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 315px) 100vw, 315px\"\/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_53 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-69ea26a5271e2\" ><span class=\"\"><span style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input aria-label=\"Toggle\" aria-label=\"item-69ea26a5271e2\"  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-69ea26a5271e2\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=4279\/#The_ache_level_labor_shortages_and_operational_constraints\" title=\"The ache level: labor shortages and operational constraints\">The ache level: labor shortages and operational constraints<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=4279\/#Selecting_the_best_automation_answer\" title=\"Selecting the best automation answer\">Selecting the best automation answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/aireviewirush.com\/?p=4279\/#The_lesson_don%E2%80%99t_wait_to_automate\" title=\"The lesson: don\u2019t wait to automate\">The lesson: don\u2019t wait to automate<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ache_level_labor_shortages_and_operational_constraints\"><\/span>The ache level: labor shortages and operational constraints<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Operating two shifts a day, six days every week, this firm had a devoted operator on the finish of every of their 4 packaging strains. The issue? Recruiting and retaining folks in these roles was an ongoing battle. They knew automation may remedy this situation, however they wanted an answer that made monetary sense and match inside their area constraints.<\/p>\n<p>Their best return on funding (ROI) goal was 12 months, however given the severity of their labor challenges, they had been prepared to stretch to 18 months. In the long run, the automation answer they selected got here in slightly below their unique 12-month ROI objective\u2014making the choice a straightforward one as soon as inside approvals had been secured.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: normal;\">Questioning tips on how to calculate the ROI of a cobot in your manufacturing facility ground?<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\"><span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.robotiq.com\/return-on-investment-calculator\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Obtain the Lean Robotics ROI calculator<\/a><span>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selecting_the_best_automation_answer\"><\/span>Selecting the best automation answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Past fixing labor shortages, this firm had three key automation necessities:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Compact Footprint<\/strong> \u2013 A big centralized palletizer wasn\u2019t an possibility. They wanted a system that match inside their present area whereas permitting for future growth.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ease of Use<\/strong> \u2013 With no in-house robotic programmers, they wanted a system easy sufficient for his or her present staff to function and troubleshoot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scalability <\/strong>\u2013 Their SKUs different in run charges, weights, and capacities, in order that they wanted a versatile system that would deal with numerous product sorts effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Over time, our robotic capabilities developed to fulfill their wants. The flexibility to carry out multi-pick operations and deal with extra weight made automation a good higher match. After seeing our options at Pack Expo for 2 years in a row, they knew we had been the suitable associate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_lesson_don%E2%80%99t_wait_to_automate\"><\/span>The lesson: don\u2019t wait to automate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This firm, like many others, waited years earlier than making the leap to automation. In hindsight, that delay value them money and time. If they&#8217;d carried out automation two years earlier, they&#8217;d have already recouped their funding and seen extra effectivity features.<\/p>\n<p>For corporations contemplating automation, the important thing takeaway is evident: <a href=\"https:\/\/robotiq.com\/leanrobotics\/methodology\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold;\">Begin early. Begin small if wanted, however begin.<\/span><\/a> Doing nothing means dropping out on productiveness, effectivity, and value financial savings that would compound over time.<\/p>\n<p>This firm\u2019s story is a testomony to the facility of automation in overcoming workforce challenges and setting the stage for long-term progress. 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