
Overview
The Future Is... Automation Technology at Shell
Automation is more critical than ever.That technology includes software, robotics, automated
storage and retrieval systems, to help make operations more efficient.That helps those companies
remain competitive.
What It Means
Automation can help with social distancing, which includes allowing the businesses to continue
work with fewer workers. That’s because a warehouse that might typically require 2,000 workers
could deploy technologies and warehouse execution software to instead operate with only 200 people.
When companies need to rely on their workforce and implement social distancing procedures,
they will accelerate toward highly automated solutions, John said.
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