Abigail McCadden

Six Questions Every Automotive Manufacturer Should Ask Before Making a Major Automation Investment For automotive manufacturers, automation is no longer a competitive advantage; it's becoming a business necessity. Rising labor costs, production variability, tighter delivery schedules, and increasing customer expectations are forcing manufacturers to rethink how materials move through their facilities. Yet despite investing millions of dollars in automation, many…

Freezer labor has become one of the most difficult challenges facing food and beverage operations today. For years, cold storage facilities relied on a steady workforce to move pallets, replenish inventory, and support production schedules. Today, many operators are facing a very different reality. Open positions remain unfilled for months. Turnover rates continue to climb. Existing employees are being asked…

Key Takeaways •       Labor represents 50–70% of total warehouse operating costs — and wages grew 3.8% in 2025 alone, outpacing the national average. The cost of waiting to automate is rising every year. •       Most automation business cases fail at the CFO level because they only model labor savings. A complete ROI model includes…