A practical approach to lift truck automation

Cover image for the Yale whitepaper, "A practical approach to lift truck automation."

Commonsense steps to help smooth the path to successful implementation

Warehouses are looking to automated lift trucks as a lasting, strategic solution to labor shortages, safety concerns and productivity pressures. According to the 2025 MHI Industry Report, 41% of supply chain organizations have already adopted robotics and automation and another 42% plan to within five years.

But for warehouses still on the sidelines, automation raises important questions around complexity, cost-effectiveness and reliability. Modern automated lift trucks address these concerns, with automation that:

• Is easier and faster to implement
• Greatly reduces up-front costs and improves ROI
• Has reliable support for training, parts and maintenance

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