The Eye-Opening Way Smart Automation Solves Labor Shortages
Is your HR inbox stuffed with unanswered job posts?
In today’s manufacturing world, the silence of unfilled roles is deafening. Managers are forced to juggle production demands with fewer hands on deck.
Whether you’re in food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, or automotive, labor shortages are a growing concern. Day after day, you feel the pinch of operating with skeleton crews. Forklifts sit idle, conveyors go unwatched, and teams feel burnt out.
But here’s the kicker:
You don’t need to suffer in silence anymore. Smart automation is changing the rules. The technology meets you where you’re at and grows with your needs.
In this article, Verdusco Automation will show you the benefits of automation to reclaim control of your operations amid labor gaps.
What Happens When 20% of Your Shifts Go Unfilled?
It goes beyond slower output. There’s a whole cascading effect of disruption.
When unanswered applications and overworked teams collide, a dangerous mix threatens your business. Order delays rise. Skipped maintenance prevails. Workers are being pulled in too many directions.
According to Deloitte, over 2.1 million manufacturing jobs in the U.S. could go unfilled by 2030. The result? A potential economic loss of $1 trillion.
Even on a tiny scale, small and mid-sized manufacturers feel the sting:
● Fewer people tackling more spikes over time. If your workers earn $25/hour, 10 extra hours a week per employee adds up to $13,000 per year—per worker.
● Fatigue fuels turnover. Replacing a single warehouse employee can cost $5,000 to $10,000 in training and downtime.
● Morale dips. Burnout increases safety risks, absenteeism, and quality control failures.
Without a new strategy, it will only get worse.
Even the Yankees Can’t Maintain a Winning Streak Without Solid Bench Support
A player injury could throw off their rhythm and send them last.
Manufacturing is no different. Relying exclusively on manual labor in a shortage era can leave you cornered at any given moment.
Only a responsive and scalable technology can step in when people can’t.
Meet how smart automation covers the bench and much more:
Move Materials Without Breaks, Mistakes, and Complaints
Take autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). They keep material transport flowing with little to no human intervention. And zero programming skills to get them going!
Our clients have seen:
● Up to 30% improvements in warehouse labor cost.
● 20-40% efficiency boost in internal transport.
● Fewer injuries, fewer workers’ comp claims, and fewer downtime incidents.
AMRs are just one piece of the puzzle. Let’s Explore Other Options
● Digital twin technology and automated data logging tools for process validation, calibration records, and compliance reporting. Managers can cut the dependency on hard-to-find specialists, such as validation engineers, while ensuring faster QA turnaround.
● AI-powered energy monitoring systems for inefficiencies detection in water, steam, refrigeration, and electricity usage. These systems auto-optimize settings across production shifts, allowing plant managers to improve utility performance without needing a full utilities team on site.
● Predictive maintenance for machine health tracking and proactive intervention scheduling. When you are low on maintenance technicians, implementing these platforms lightens the load on your already stretched maintenance crew with fewer urgent repairs and less downtime.
Believe Smart Automation Is Only for Giant Fortune 500 Companies? Think Twice
Smart automation doesn’t imply massive upfront investment. Any company can start small (e.g., one AMR or a single predictive maintenance module) and scale up as savings and productivity gains compound.
While your magic number will depend on your facility size and operational complexity, here are some figures to start the conversation:
Your Space, Your Budget, Your Goals
If labor gaps are your daily reality, you don’t have to continue alone.
Verdusco Automation helps manufacturers overcome manual chaos and legacy limits with targeted automation strategies. Our team ensures you get a simple, affordable, and impactful upgrade that keeps you agile and resilient.
We offer:
Custom AMR Integration. Seamless deployment of AMRs tailored to your workflow.
Industrial Automation Design & Integrated Automation Solutions. We review your facilities and map out an action plan that cuts guesswork.
Continuous Optimization. Post-installation support to oversee your system evolves with your business.
The payoff? Higher uptime, safer environments, happier teams, and a future-ready operation.
Contact Verdusco Automation today!
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