Companies are boosting the amount of robots on the job!

While there will always be the need for professionals to move around material handling carts, there is a growing need for technology in the industry. It seems as though more business managers are catching on to the benefits of having automated systems.

According to Modern Materials Handling, the food and consumer goods industries ordered 41 percent more robots during the first half of this year than they did during the first six months of 2015. This indicates that more companies are looking to technological solutions to improve their efficiency. While technology can still be challenging for some companies, it’s important to strike a balance between automation and human talent.

It’s no surprise that companies are pushing for more robots. According to the Robot Report, Amazon had more than 30,000 robots in its operations during 2015 in order to improve the productivity of its distribution centers.

The news provider reports that the rise in e-commerce and on-demand systems has lead to the push to adopt more automation. This means technology such as robots can help streamline the process and make for a more efficient process. Still, there is need for humans in the warehouse to ensure that everything is running smoothly and to keep track of inventory.