Automation can revolutionize your business – increasing throughput, reducing labor costs, and streamlining operations. But too often, companies rush into projects without proper planning, leading to costly automation mistakes that derail ROI and delay success.
At Arnold Automation, we bring over 90 years of industry expertise to guide businesses through automation projects of every scale. Our team of expert integrators helps you avoid the pitfalls and build systems that deliver long-term value.
Here are the 7 biggest automation mistakes to avoid – and how Arnold Automation ensures your success.
1. Ignoring Site Readiness
Automation requires more than just robots and conveyors. Electrical upgrades, fire safety compliance, and floor flatness all affect system performance.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: Our engineers perform a comprehensive site assessment upfront to uncover hidden requirements before they become expensive surprises.
2. Waiting Too Long to Decide
Delaying automation purchases can push your project to the end of the vendor queue, slowing ROI and scalability.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: We lock in project timelines early to keep your business moving forward on schedule.
3. Bad Timing
Installing automation just before peak season sets you up for chaos – untrained staff, workflow breakdowns, and delayed orders.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: We schedule projects around your business cycle, giving your team time to train and adapt without risking downtime.
4. Underutilizing Your System
Many companies invest heavily in automation but fail to run it at full capacity, limiting ROI.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: We design solutions that maximize system utilization and extend operating hours, unlocking faster payback.
5. Overlooking Scalability
Fixed systems may work today but often limit growth, relocation, or reconfiguration.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: We provide modular, flexible automation that grows with your business – whether you’re expanding, moving, or reconfiguring operations.
6. Skipping Simulation Testing
Rolling out automation without testing real workflows can lead to costly bottlenecks.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: We run digital simulations using your data, so you know exactly how the system will perform before installation.
7. Neglecting Software Integration
Poor software integration with your WMS or ERP can cripple efficiency and ROI.
✔️ Arnold’s solution: Our team ensures seamless software integration from day one, giving you a fully functional system without delays.
Why Partner with Arnold Automation?
Choosing the right automation partner is the difference between costly trial-and-error and long-term operational success. With Arnold Automation, you get:
- ✅ Decades of robotics and packaging expertise
- ✅ Custom, scalable solutions designed for growth
- ✅ Predictable project timelines and ROI
- ✅ A true partner invested in your success
Avoiding these automation mistakes is critical to maximizing ROI, scalability, and efficiency. Arnold Automation’s expert integrators help you plan smarter, implement faster, and achieve measurable results.
👉 Ready to future-proof your operations?
📞 Call our offices at 855-276-6537.
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Laura Cadden
Arnold Automation
Profitability Through Productivity
