Manufacturers are under growing pressure to do more with less and the warning signs are getting harder to ignore. In this webinar, Formic breaks down why today’s labor, safety, and productivity challenges are pushing automation from a “future improvement” to a right now decision. You’ll learn the three signals that indicate it’s time to act, and how to start building momentum internally before operations, output, or costs get worse.
First, we’ll explore how high churn and constant labor strain create instability on the plant floor. When teams are stuck in a cycle of backfilling roles, relying on temp labor, and constantly retraining, productivity suffers. We’ll share a case study from a food manufacturer that experienced extreme turnover and responded by deploying multiple automation systems to stabilize operations and reduce ongoing staffing strain.
Next, we’ll cover how safety performance (especially rising incident rates) can impact far more than your workforce. Recordable injuries can trigger higher insurance costs, complicate audits, and become a concern for customers and partners. Using real-world examples, we’ll breakdown how automation can reduce repetitive motion risk and help protect teams.
Finally, we’ll look at the signal that hits every plant: increasing production demands. Whether you’re being asked to scale rapidly to fill new orders or improve throughput, manual processes often can’t ramp fast enough without creating burnout and quality risk. We’ll highlight how real manufacturers are using automation and real-time productivity tracking to keep up with growth. You’ll leave with a clear framework for choosing your path: build and run automation in-house, or move faster with Full Service Automation. Plus, get practical guidance for engaging leadership and driving action.