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Analysis Paralysis to Automation Success: How U.S. Companies Can Get Unstuck (and Outpace the Competition)
Remember that wake-up call we talked about? China installing 295,000 industrial robots versus our measly 34,000? Well, here's the thing: it's not just about the numbers. It's about what's happening behind those numbers:Â decision paralysis . I've seen it countless times. A manufacturing director gets excited about warehouse automation after seeing what their competitor down the road accomplished. They start researching collaborative robots, dive deep into automated storage an

John Stikes
Oct 207 min read
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295,000 vs 34,000: How China's Robot Revolution Affects Your Industrial Automation Strategy
"If we lose this, we do not have a future at Ford." Those weren't the words of a panicked executive facing quarterly losses: they came from Ford CEO Jim Farley after visiting China's highly automated "dark factories" in October 2025. Farley's brutal assessment, reported by The Telegraph , Futurism , and InvestingLive , came after witnessing factories operating with minimal human staff and robot deployment rates that left him calling the experience "the most humbling thing" he

John Stikes
Oct 185 min read
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The Quiet Revolution: How Simple Automation Workflows Are Transforming Operations for Small Businesses
Something's happening in factories, warehouses, and small businesses across America. It's not making headlines or trending on social...

John Stikes
Oct 105 min read
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The Future of Sortation Equipment: What the STIQ 2025 Report Means for Flexible Automation
One of our partners Rapyuta Robotics builds a great sortation environment The world of sortation equipment is at a pivotal moment. After...

John Stikes
Sep 92 min read
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From De Minimis to Domestic: How Global Trade Shifts Are Accelerating Warehouse Automation in North America
Robots do a great job of managing the process to augment and amplify warehouse labor The abrupt removal of the U.S. de minimis...

John Stikes
Sep 83 min read
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Georgia: The Gateway to Global Logistics Growth
When it comes to global trade and supply chain competitiveness, Georgia has established itself as a true logistics powerhouse. With...

John Stikes
Sep 52 min read
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Manufacturing Momentum: Why 2025 Is the Year to Modernize with Practical Automation
We love strategizing for future growth and innovation. If your ops team has been waiting for a clear signal to automate, it just flashed...

John Stikes
Aug 252 min read
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Why Now Is the Time to Invest in Logistics and Automation
Changes in the global market will have a major impact on how companies will need to manage supply chains In the ever-evolving global...

John Stikes
Apr 212 min read
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The Hidden Cost of Manual Cleaning: How Facilities Waste Labor Hours and Dollars on Trash Pickup and Floor Sweeping
A spacious, well-lit industrial area features shiny floors, emphasizing the significant effort and time spent on cleanliness that could...

John Stikes
Apr 103 min read
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Why Automation Still Matters in a Tariff-Driven Supply Chain
Businesses adapt to shifting tariffs, focusing on automation to quickly adjust strategies in a volatile market environment. As global...

John Stikes
Apr 73 min read
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Top 5 Considerations for Implementing Autonomous Trash Hauling and Sweeping.
Cleaning and waste management might not scream automation, but their transformative potential is huge.

Dan Gill
Apr 74 min read
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The Future of Warehouse Automation Spending in 2025
The goal is to increase efficiency, better use our human capital, and drive performance Warehouse automation spending is set to reach new...

John Stikes
Mar 223 min read
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Making the Right Decisions in Warehouse Automation with Approach Automation
Warehouse automation is transforming the way businesses handle logistics, inventory, and order fulfillment. With rapid advancements in...

John Stikes
Mar 123 min read
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The Evolution Unveiled: The Rise of Warehouse & Logistics Automation in Modern Supply Chains
Introduction: In the fast-paced realm of logistics and supply chain management, where efficiency and precision are paramount, the rise...

John Stikes
Jan 13, 20243 min read
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