Locus Robotics

Get Started
Home Resources Podcast Episodes Episode 07 - Where to Start with Warehouse Automation
Podcast

Warehouse Automation Matters

Episode 07 - Where to Start with Warehouse Automation
Listen Now

How to Find the Right Automation Partner

 
Andy Johnston, Senior Director of Innovation at GEODIS, discussed where to start with warehouse automation and emphasized the importance of identifying the workflow that needs to be solved and then finding the right technology to automate it. Johnston highlighted the need for a cultural fit between the company and the automation partner, as well as the importance of visibility and data analysis in the automation process. He also discussed future trends in warehouse automation, including increased collaboration between humans and robots and the development of more complex technology.
 
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:07 Defining Innovation in Warehouse Operations
07:12 Assessing Warehouse Readiness for Automation
10:34 The Importance of Working with a Partner
13:22 Finding the Right Automation Partner
16:12 Choosing the Right Automation Solutions
20:16 Common Pitfalls and Mistakes in Automation Selection
22:45 Advice for Companies Hesitant to Adopt Automation
26:51 Key Takeaway: Managing Expectations
 
 
Take a listen in your favorite manner below (audio only):
  • Click "Listen Now" Above
  • Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/automation-matters
  • Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/warehouse-automation-matters/id1752735772
  • Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/51282203-a705-48c1-b823-2401a66e4f9c/warehouse-automation-matters
  • IHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/187198908/

Featured Case Studies

Case Study
MAERSK
VIEW CASE STUDY
Case Study
Boulanger
VIEW CASE STUDY
DHL Locus Robots
Case Study
DHL Healthcare Improves Order Accuracy with Locus Robots
VIEW CASE STUDY
Case Study
Psycho Bunny triples productivity with Saddle Creek and LocusBots
VIEW CASE STUDY
© 2025 Locus Robotics. All rights reserved
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Your California Privacy Rights
Cookie Preferences