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January 08, 2024<\/div>\n

How to Make Warehouses Less Stressful with Automation and Robots<\/h1>\n \n

\n \"Author\n Mary Hart<\/span>, Sr. Content Marketing Manager<\/span>\n <\/p>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n

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Warehouse managers nationwide are struggling to recruit and retain talent amidst the tightest labor market in decades, and the stressful nature of warehouse work doesn\u2019t help with encouraging people to apply and stay in warehouse jobs. <\/span>SupplyChainBrain<\/span><\/a> recently noted that in a study published by <\/span>TR\u0112 House<\/span><\/a>, a marketer of hemp-derived products and other items, the warehousing and storage industry scored 28.92 out of 100. That score made warehousing and storage the most stressful sector analyzed by the organization.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

In the warehousing and storage industry, everyday work stress is compounded by low hourly wages, the need for second or even third jobs, and draining, tedious work walking up and down aisles pushing or pulling heavy carts. Adding to that stress are growing volumes that affect ongoing performance metrics, putting pressure on workers to meet SLA deadlines. All of this stress not only dampens morale but can also lead to reduced productivity and increased errors \u2014 a cost no warehouse can afford to bear.<\/span><\/p>

With all of the stress in a warehouse, associates and managers alike can feel like they\u2019re in the middle of a never-ending hurricane if they\u2019re still using manual warehouse operations. However, sunlight is in the forecast for stressed-out warehouse workers in the form of warehouse automation and robotics.<\/span><\/p>

6 Ways Robots Ease Warehouse Stress<\/h3>

When you think of warehouse automation in the form of robots, you might think of something that\u2019s going to replace warehouse workers. That\u2019s not the case. Instead, robots like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) work alongside and partner with human associates to create a more pleasant and far less stressful work environment. Let\u2019s look at how they help.<\/span><\/p>

  1. Reducing Physical Strain<\/b>: Robots take on the <\/span>physically demanding transport tasks<\/span><\/a> traditionally shouldered by humans, letting associates focus on tasks that use their brains instead of walking up to 15 miles in a warehouse each day pushing a 200-300 pound cart. By automating these processes, warehouses can reduce the physical toll on workers, leading to a healthier, happier workforce.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  2. Increasing Efficiency: <\/b>Automated systems are designed for speed and accuracy. They work alongside human associates to improve efficiency in picking, sorting, and processing returns at a rate that manual warehouses can\u2019t match. This increased efficiency helps keep seasonal volume increases like <\/span>peak<\/span><\/a> manageable and ensures that customer satisfaction remains high.<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  3. Enhancing Safety<\/b>: Robotics technology comes with advanced safety features that minimize workplace accidents. AMRs, for example, have precise navigation and collision avoidance systems, making them safer than manual transport methods. In fact, AMRs are designed with <\/span>safety and security of the human workers<\/span><\/a> in mind and undergo extensive testing and assessment both pre- and post-production. One Locus Robotics\u2019 customer <\/span>reported a 77% reduction in workplace injuries<\/span><\/a> after deploying LocusBots, as well as fewer no-shows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li>

  4. Alleviating Mental Load<\/b>: With robots handling routine and repetitive tasks, workers are free to focus on more complex, engaging, and rewarding work. This shift can lead to greater job satisfaction and less mental stress. With training, staff become qualified to take on higher-value responsibilities. <\/span>Upskilling for associates<\/span><\/a> that work alongside robots might include:<\/span><\/p>