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3 Automation Myths Debunked

This helpful resource answers some of the most common automation questions about automation.


Warehouse automation comes with a learning curve, but it’s not as mystifying as you might think. We’ve debunked the top 3 automation myths to give you insight on planning for warehouse automation.

This helpful resource answers some of the most common automation questions:

  • Throughput vs capacity - which should you focus on?
  • Is redundancy covering for system reliability?
  • How important is a data simulation anyway?
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