Warehouse robots contribute to employee happiness

The increasing volume of orders and the high expectations of customers put enormous pressure on warehouses and their employees. As a result, companies are experiencing difficulties in retaining their staff. From a recent study by Manhattan Associates reveals that 84% of companies face this challenge. In response, warehouse robots from Exotec the solution to complement your workforce. They bring many benefits to both employee health and well-being.

Safe working environment

It is no secret that warehouse work involves risks. Despite strict health and safety standards, the physical nature of the work makes it nearly impossible to eliminate every hazard. The Skypod System from Exotec improves working conditions by taking care of repetitive and physically demanding work. This reduces walking and manual lifting of heavy objects. In addition, there is no risk of collisions because the Skypod robots work in an enclosed environment and pause their activities as soon as someone enters it. Workers stand safely, and more quietly, behind the picking stations.

Employee-friendly efficiency

The Skypod robots not only increase safety but also operational efficiency. Workers can stay in one place without lifting or dragging, while the robots drive products from the racks to the picking stations. They quickly retrieve products from the racks located up to 12 meters above the ground. After the products are delivered to the picking stations, the warehouse workers complete the orders and prepare them for shipping.

Reduced workload

Robotics significantly reduces the workload for existing workers. Workers no longer have to race against the clock to collect orders. Instead, they perform more interesting and less repetitive tasks that continue to challenge them. In addition to packing orders, employees can contribute to value added services. These include providing products with RFID tags, price labels or other labels, something that customers greatly appreciate.

Short-term solution, long-term benefits

Finally, labor shortages remain a major problem for warehouses. Combined with changing customer needs, companies must do more with less. Implementing scalable robotic systems creates an agile warehouse that can withstand this. Thanks to the Skypod system, operations not only become more felling and productive, but also more interesting for everyone in the warehouse. In short, Exotec's warehouse robots are designed with human welfare in mind.

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