Uncover the Six Common Misconceptions of Investing in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems

When it comes to upgrading your warehouse from a manual operation to an automated one, there are common misconceptions that might prevent you from making an invest­ment. On the outside, to some automation can appear to be expensive, risky and susceptible to unplanned downtime compared to your existing rack and shelving.

However, auto­mated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) tend to cost justify in roughly 18 months and when properly maintained, downtime is minimal.

Investigate these six common misconceptions further to help you determine if implementing ASRS is right for your operations.