{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/6808f14162faec0e0abe321f?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Automating the Future: Warehouse Innovation with AutoStore’s Jake Fisher and Conor Mannion","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5d6996ad156201903067e8c4/1745415377846-6e70d6d0-e179-4e38-a560-54b24004d35d.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Welcome to another episode of the <strong>Interlinks Podcast</strong>. In this episode, I talk to <strong>Jake Fisher</strong>, Business Development Manager for AutoStore in the UK, and <strong>Conor Mannion</strong>, Business Development Manager for AutoStore in Ireland.</p><p><br></p><p>AutoStore is a Norwegian technology company specializing in advanced automated storage and retrieval systems designed to significantly enhance warehouse efficiency. The company has revolutionized warehousing with cube-based storage solutions, utilizing a modular grid system where autonomous robots rapidly retrieve and deliver inventory bins to order-picking stations. This approach optimizes warehouse space and streamlines order fulfillment, transforming operations across a variety of sectors.</p><p><br></p><p>In our conversation today, I discuss with Jake and Conor a range of critical topics, including:</p><ul><li>What exactly is an AutoStore, how it's designed, and how it works in practice.</li><li>Typical applications and ideal business environments for AutoStore systems.</li><li>Why companies invest significantly in automated solutions instead of traditional manual methods.</li><li>The broad range of business benefits driving companies toward automated storage solutions—such as labor efficiency, quality assurance, consistency, control, and accuracy.</li><li>How businesses can effectively determine whether an automated solution like AutoStore is right for their specific stock profiles, product types, and throughput requirements to ensure strong ROI.</li><li>The role of human operators at pick stations today and the potential future of fully robotic picking automation.</li><li>AutoStore’s strategic choice of operating through OEM partnerships with integrators rather than directly with end-users.</li><li>Insights into the future of AutoStore, including ongoing enhancements, improvements, and potential new product innovations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Join the ongoing conversation about this topic and all other episodes on the <strong>Interlinks Podcast </strong>on Reddit at <strong>r/InterlinksPodcast</strong>. For more regular supply chain insights, you can follow me on TikTok <strong>@thesupplychainadvisor</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Patrick Daly</p><p>★ The Macro-to-Micro Strategist╽ Turning Global Turbulence into Operational Clarity ╽ Helping Business Leaders Build Resilient, Profitable Supply Chains ╽ Multilingual Trusted Advisor ╽ Call/WhatsApp ☎️ +353868116030 ╽</p>","author_name":"Patrick Daly"}