How automation increases workplace productivity

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How Automation
Increases Workplace
Productivity & Safety
Fewer Delays
By performing many repetitive and
strenuous jobs on the production
floor, robots eliminate delays caused
by human error or injury. Robots don’t
get bored or distracted while working,
so consistent performance can be
expected. This also means fewer
wasted resources due to mistakes.
Enhanced Management
Because robotic systems handle
most tasks without intensive
supervision, managers don’t need to
spend as much time micromanaging.
This lets them focus on other aspects
of their jobs. For example, they
may have more time to devote to
mentoring employees to guide their
professional development.
Accident Prevention
Self-driving forklifts and other automated
machinery deployed in manufacturing
or material-handling applications
prevent incidents caused by human
operators’ mistakes. They lessen the odds
that injuries will occur due to mishandling
or misuse of heavy equipment. Without
having to do much heavy lifting on their own,
workers also are at lower risk of being hurt
or putting excess stress on their bodies.
Man/Machine Collaboration
Another relatively new and potentially
groundbreaking development is the rise of
“co-bots.” These are robots that work with
humans to provide support in dangerous
or strenuous environments. They augment
the strength of a person on the floor, enabling
him or her to perform tasks more easily while
also reducing the chance of injuries. In the
future, co-bots could become commonplace,
as they stand to improve productivity
and safety in most situations.
Less Paperwork
Using automation to streamline
inspections has had an exciting impact
on manufacturing. By automating the
filling out of forms and documentation
required for health and safety programs,
manufacturers speed up the process
and reduce the chance for errors.
These systems also can generate
automatic alerts when equipment
fails an inspection.
Automation provides numerous benefits in industrial
settings. Here’s a closer look at six key benefits.
More Data
With automated systems, it’s easier
for managers to calculate exactly
how productive their facilities are.
Rather than relying solely on what
they see, managers can receive
detailed metrics automatically from
their equipment. This actionable
information can be used to make
adjustments and rework processes.