The advancement of technology is an important part of the supply chain today, with automation leading the charge. The first and foremost goal of automation is to reduce inefficiencies in operations, which is exceptionally important now, as many gaps in the supply chain were exposed throughout the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.Additionally, the surge of e-commerce and the numerous disruptions throughout the past year pushed companies toward automation to reduce inefficiencies, help build resiliency and protect against disruptions."The surge in e-commerce over the past 18 months has encouraged companies to speed up their investments in warehouse automation and automation systems," says Scott Deakins, COO of Deacom. "This digital transformation has been essential in meeting demand as a result of a turbulent year with COVID-19, the Suez Canal blockage, chip shortage, among other unprecedented global disruptions. Namely, automated storage and retrieval systems and order systems that provide a higher level of speed and accuracy will continue to be essential to keep supply chains afloat no matter the circumstance."
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