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Flexible Automation Systems: Why Adaptability Beats Big-Bang Automation for Growing Businesses
Picture this: You're the operations manager at a mid-sized electronics manufacturer. Business is booming, demand is unpredictable, and you're getting pressure from above to "automate something, anything!" The automation consultant shows up with a fancy presentation about a $2 million system that'll revolutionize your entire warehouse. It looks impressive, but there's one problem: it's designed for exactly what you're doing today, not what you might be doing in two years when

John Stikes
2 days ago5 min read
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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
6 days ago7 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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Embracing Variability: How Flexible Automation Solves the Chaos of Daily Logistics
If you've ever managed a warehouse or distribution center, you know the truth that keeps operations managers up at night: no two days are...

John Stikes
Oct 56 min read
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Approach Automation: Building Flexible, Cross-Industry Automation Solutions
Centrally located in Griffin GA we are ready to support your business quickly and efficiently. In today’s rapidly shifting technological...

John Stikes
Sep 292 min read
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Actions That Drive Evolution in Supply Chain & Material Handling
Actions That Drive Evolution in Supply Chain & Material Handling The 2025 MHI Annual Industry Report makes it clear: supply chain...

John Stikes
Aug 271 min read
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Stop Doing Science Projects: The 90-Day Pilot-to-Program Playbook for Automation
Start fast with a clear objective and it keeps pilots from dragging out too long Why pilots stall (and how to avoid it) Great demos die...

John Stikes
Aug 272 min read
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Bridging the Talent Gap in 2025: Practical Ways to Modernize Without Leaving People Behind
People and machines working together should be the way the industry progresses. If your operations team feels squeezed by rising demand...

John Stikes
Aug 263 min read
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Heavy Payload AMRs vs. Forklifts: When to Switch (and When Not To)
Finding the right way to use AMRs and Forklifts is key to updating your warehouse Forklifts are great at flexible moves and surge...

John Stikes
Aug 62 min read
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The Multivendor Orchestration Stack—How to Make AMRs, Cobots, and WMS Play Nice
Combining multiple systems doesn't have to be overly complex. Simple works and simple scales Point solutions don’t scale; orchestration...

John Stikes
Jul 251 min read
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Robot Safety Made Simple: The Field Guide to UL/OSHA-Ready Robot Safety Cells
Safety for Robotics is vitally important so learn more about how to implement your next solution. Good automation is safe automation....

John Stikes
Jul 151 min read
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Automation for All: How Mobile Robotics Are Powering Growth for Small and Midsized Companies
Automate 2025 was sensory overload as always with all the fantastic new technology on display This week at Automate 2025 in Detroit , the...

John Stikes
May 153 min read
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Why Automating Material Movement Is the First Step Toward a Smarter Warehouse
Implement small-scale automation in your facility: optimizing efficiency with gradual technological upgrades. When most people think of...

John Stikes
Apr 82 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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Revolutionizing Warehouse and Manufacturing Cleaning with Automated Sweepers and Cleaners
Advanced robotic sweeper at work in a warehouse, ensuring a cleaner and more efficient operation. Maintaining a clean and safe warehouse...

John Stikes
Mar 292 min read
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Seamless Automated Mobile Robot Integration: Transforming Warehouse and Manufacturing Operations with Approach Automation
Automated mobile robots efficiently sort and transport packages along conveyor belts in a modern warehouse setting. As businesses face...

John Stikes
Mar 292 min read
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How AI is Empowering People to Excel in the Workplace
Using AI the be the decision maker is not a strategy for success Technology is most effective when it enhances human capabilities rather...

John Stikes
Mar 153 min read
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Automating a Faster Disaster: Why Flexibility and Iterative Approaches Are the Future of Warehouse Automation
In the race to automate warehouses, companies often rush to implement the latest technologies, believing that speed and cutting-edge...

John Stikes
Nov 27, 20243 min read
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