How Automation is Transforming the Automotive Industry

Since the early 1900s, the automotive industry has grown increasingly cognizant of automation. And, without question, it has empowered innovation throughout it. The result? A raising of the bar, as businesses continually choose to modernize their operations. As we know, efficiency and productivity are two of the most crucial aspects in obtaining a competitive edge and enhanced profitability. Organizations that have the power to automate tedious and accuracy-based tasks are, as a result, capable of achieving quicker times of production and higher quality, too. Ultimately, then, these businesses receive increased cost savings, less mistakes, reduced waste, and enhanced workflows. Not only does building automation systems result in overall enhancements, but it also encourages scalability. When businesses in the automotive industry choose to automate their operations, they will find that they are able to scale and adjust their newly automated processes based on high or low demand without worrying about the delays that can come from adjustments in manual labor.

Above all, though, its versatile functionality is what makes automation a must-have for modern
operations. From the assembly line to data analytics and supply chain management, automation
enhances operations as a whole.

• Enhanced Consistency, Accuracy, and Speed with Automated Assembly: Automated technology can carry out tasks with levels of accuracy that surpass the capabilities of manual labor. This accuracy, as a result, guarantees that every vehicle is constructed to precise specifications, which decreases the likelihood of mistakes and increases quality. In addition to that, automated technology can work throughout the night without fatigue, exponentially increasing production rates as they achieve higher output in less time.
• Automated Supply Chain Management, Visibility, and Demand Forecasting: Automated supply chain management processes allow employees to track levels of inventory in real-time, guaranteeing materials are readily available. This, at the same time, decreases storage costs and resource shortage-based delays in production. Additionally, automated systems also provide enhanced visibility into the supply chain—allowing them to monitor the movement of goods from the suppliers to the production floor. Also, with innovative AI algorithms, businesses can examine historical market trends and data to predict coming demand as accurately as possible.

The path toward modern automation has never been so simple. Deploy Zebra’s tablet solutions that provide a user-friendly, rugged, and enterprise-ready platform that tracks assets, manages inventory, and more. Or, you can enhance your operation’s efficiency by up to 50% and reprioritize existing labor to higher-value work while improving employee retention with Zebra’s autonomous mobile robots.

Regardless of the kind of automation you choose, at the end of the day, it is here to stay. As time continues to pass, the prevalence of innovative automation in the automotive industry will continue to grow, too. Which is even more reason to modernize your operations with automation!

If you’re looking to get with the times and optimize your businesses’ workflows, reach out to Strategic Systems today to get started!