As we grow and develop in an increasingly technological world – humans will explore new ways to make life easier for themselves by exploring things such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and automation.
Automation is the process by which we create a technology or tool that automates a process. This could be as simple as a formula within a spreadsheet or as complex as the movement of a machine in a factory.
There are many ways that automation can change our lives and make them easier and less stressful. The idea of automating processes for efficiency and productivity is not a new thing, and for years people have been using tools such as LVDTs for precise measurement (this source); computer programmes for complex calculations; and simulations for chemical reactions.
Today we want to look at automation and some of the benefits it can bring specifically to your business and your workplace this year and beyond.
Lower costs
In a business there are a lot of costs to consider in the operation of a successful venture, and you need to consider how to reduce these for a better profit margin. One of the ways to reduce your running costs for a business is to use robots and other tools to automate processes that would normally be done manually by people. It will make a massive difference to your business and will mean less manpower and higher productivity.
Safety
Automation tasks such as dicing and grinding food in a factory, or working with sharp tools in a workshop is a great way to keep your employees safe. By using an automated tool like a robot to complete these tasks you will keep your employees away from danger and ensure that there are no injuries.
Speed
The beauty of automating a service or a tool is that it will allow tasks to be completed much quicker than they were before. If we take a spreadsheet as an example, an employee could spend hours manually adding and calculating things for your spreadsheet or you can instead apply some formulas and allow most of the work to be done for you. By cutting down the work that needs to be done each time, you will cut down your costs and time.
Increased production
When you compare a factory full of people to a factory of the same type full of robots – you will already know that the robots are quicker and produce more products each day. By programming a tool to automate a process for you, you will create a line of production that is fast, efficient, and simple. You’ll be able to increase your production every day and this will make a massive difference to your profit at the end of each month and the year.
Use these benefits to help you decide whether or not automation is for you. Automation is the future and it may be worth exploring this in your own work this year for better productivity at work.
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