Warehouse Automation Matters

In this conversation, Mary Hart interviewed David Welsh from Radial about the company's journey in scaling warehouse automation. They discussed the motivations behind adopting automation with fulfillment robots, the implementation process with Locus Robotics, and the operational changes observed. David shared insights on collaboration with partners, the impact on employee experience, and the lessons learned throughout the process. The discussion highlighted the importance of quality, productivity, and employee satisfaction in the evolving landscape of fulfillment operations.

• 00:00 Introduction to Warehouse Automation and Radial
• 01:00 The Journey to Automation: Initial Implementations
• 03:21 Expanding Automation: Lessons from the First Rollout
• 05:56 Scaling Automation Across Multiple Facilities
• 08:19 Workforce Integration and Employee Experience
• 10:58 Key Lessons for Fulfillment Leaders
• 12:38 The Future of Fulfillment at Radial
  

Learn more about Radial and Locus Robotics: 

• eBook: Retail Robotics: What to Know Before Implementing Robotic Order Fulfillment