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5 change management strategies for implementing warehouse automation

By The Robot Report Staff | May 7, 2024

Exotec will discuss best practices for change management when adopting warehouse automation.

In this free webinar, learn how to involve stakeholders in warehouse automation adoption. Source: Exotec

To successfully deploy warehouse automation, an understanding of change management is as important as technical expertise. In this webinar, you can learn about strategies for bringing robots into your warehouse or distribution center.

Systems integration expert Race Kangas will also discuss best practices for fostering open communication across diverse teams, reassuring workers about shifting roles, and delivering effective training. From associates and integrators to IT and management, various stakeholders need to be brought on board for a successful deployment.

In addition, Kangas will discuss how to design and implement a comprehensive automation plan. Attendees of this free warehouse automation webinar can:

  • Discover effective strategies for fostering a culture of enthusiasm and readiness for change among everyone who could be affected by an upcoming warehouse automation project.
  • Gain insights into the prevalent challenges in warehouse automation projects and discover optimal approaches to navigate them for successful outcomes.
  • Delve into tactics for crafting a thorough warehouse automation project plan and effectively supervising successful execution.

This webinar will be at 11:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Register now to watch this webinar and have your questions answered live. The conversation will be available on demand after the broadcast date.

About Exotec and the speakers

Race Kangas, Exotec

Race Kangas, Exotec

Race Kangas is deployment director for North America at Exotec. He is an experienced global supply chain professional helping clients position themselves as market leaders by delivering proven automation and technology to address business needs.

Exotec is 2024 RBR50 Robotics Innovation Award Winner for its deployment of the Skypod system at Lane Automotive. The Lille, France-based company combines hardware and software to offer warehouse operators increased efficiency, heightened resiliency, and improved working conditions.

Kangas was previously a manager at North Highland, director of customer success at CognitOps, and manager and diretor at Fortna. He was also a consultant at Manhattan Associates and is a certified project management professional. Kangas has a degree in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech.

Eugene Demaitre, WTWH MediaEugene Demaitre moderator and editorial director for robotics at WTWH Media, which produces The Robot Report, Mobile Robot Guide, RoboBusiness, and the Robotics Summit & Expo. He has covered automation for nearly a decade and has spoken at numerous conferences, podcasts, and webinars.

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