Optimizing Operating Space and Productivity
Supporting Lean Management
Automation is an important effective multiplier to the lean journey – one of the key tenants of any lean journey is eliminating Muda (uselessness; wastefulness). Automation is a good way to allow a machine to perform a non-value task in repetition with little to no engagement by humans, again allowing them to focus on the more complex tasks that require real-time decision making. In fact, properly programmed equipment can produce parts within tight tolerances and can provide automatic alerts if the process veers toward upper or lower-tolerance limits. This eliminates Muda like scrap, rework and overproduction — three of the gravest sins of lean manufacturing.
The pandemic has accelerated structural trends already at work and reduced new supply, increasing the likelihood of a critical shortage of space. Automation can bridge this gap by improving productivity, enhancing capabilities, and opening up new locations for logistics users. Last but not least, Huedepohl explains how automation can optimize and maximize operating space and productivity. “This is a benefit that people don’t always equate with warehouse automation. In reality, however, it’s one of the most significant advantages automation provides. Space is becoming a more constrained resource, especially in warehousing and distribution facilities packed with all kinds of goods. An ever-growing product mix can create an ongoing puzzle that becomes increasingly more difficult as you grow.” Implementing automation frees up valuable floor space, which makes room for even more product storage.
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