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🚀 Retrofit Automation for Shelf Racking Systems: Benefits & Challenges


With rising warehouse costs and a shortage of skilled labor, efficient solutions are in high demand. Retrofitting existing shelf racking systems offers a competitive advantage by transforming them into smart, automated systems. Manual labor is reduced, error costs are minimized, and storage space is used to its full potential. 🔧📦

 

Benefits of Retrofitting:

 

💰 Cost Efficiency: Modernizing existing systems is often more affordable than building new ones.

⏱️ Time Savings: Retrofitting is faster to implement, requiring no lengthy construction phases.

🏗️ Minimal Downtime: Upgrades can often take place without disrupting ongoing operations.

🔄 Technology Upgrades: Integrate the latest in automation technology seamlessly.

🌱 Sustainability: Extending the life of existing systems reduces resource consumption.

 

However, some companies see challenges with retrofitting:

 

💸 Investment Costs: Initial expenses can still be significant despite savings.

📋 High Planning Effort: Adjusting automation solutions to fit existing infrastructure requires precision.

⚙️ Compatibility Issues: Integrating old and new systems can be complex.

📈 Limited Scalability: Existing structures can make future expansion challenging.

💡 Hidden Costs: Unexpected obstacles can increase the budget.

 

NEO clears these hurdles:

 

⚙️ Standardization: Our solution is fully standardized, significantly reducing planning effort and on-site adjustments.

🔄 Easy Installation: With comprehensive pre-installation and the option to upgrade during ongoing operations, productivity remains high.

📈 Modularity: The modular design allows seamless scalability to meet evolving customer needs.

🌐 Technology-Agnostic: Our operating system, NEOos, is technology-agnostic, enabling smooth integration with warehouse management systems and the latest innovations.

💪 Pay-per-Pick Model: Performance-based billing eliminates upfront investments and lengthy ROI cycles – NEO pays off right from day one!

 

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