With 1.1 million vacancies across the UK, labour shortages are an ongoing issue in every industry. The latest Quarterly Recruitment Outlook from the British Chambers of Commerce revealed that UK businesses are facing the highest level of recruitment difficulties on record. This is due to changes to immigration rules following Brexit, the demand for labour recovering more quickly than labour supply post-pandemic, and a reduction in the size of the workforce.
A few ways businesses can combat these shortages include incentives to attract and retain staff, upskilling and reskilling existing employees, or filling vacanices with marginalised talent such as people with disabilities and the over 50s. Whilst these are all valid suggestions, they all take time, and the cost can be significant.
Dawsongroup has alternative hire solutions that have the same payment profile as a worker and could be in place faster than recruiting and training a new employee.
Automation with Dawsongroup’s Smarter Asset Strategy enables businesses to streamline processes and redistribute staff where they are needed most. By utilising usership rather than ownership, there is no capital outlay and no risk. This strategy provides the latest technology, reducing health and safety risks and ensuring compliance with legislation is always up to date.
Automating end-of-line palletisation with solutions from Dawsongroup, such as the PalPro, provides the flexibility businesses need in a rapidly changing marketplace. Productivity is improved as uptime is maximised – processes can be automated to run 24 hours a day, seven days a week, meaning no more loss of workdays due to workplace injuries, sickness, holidays, or strike action.
Autonomously guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are the latest additions to the Dawsongroup portfolio. They move pallets automatically through the warehouse on a pre-set path, reducing the need for manual handling and forklifts. Hire options enable customers to trial their adoption and see how easily they can be integrated into operations, allowing staff to be redeployed to other parts of the business and fill any gaps in the workforce.
Another advantage of usership over ownership is the set monthly cost; similar to a salary, it ensures outgoings are consistent and enables businesses to plan ahead. Full service and maintenance are provided by Dawsongroup 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, removing any unexpected costs and keeping downtime to a minimum.
Hiring instead of buying allows businesses to assess the potential of automation and how it will work for them without any capital investment. Automation is the future of manufacturing; this is the perfect opportunity for businesses to implement automated processes ahead of their competition, setting the standard for high quality production and ensuring new business opportunities can always be taken advantage of. It increases output and financial stability with minimal risk and provides businesses with the agility to adapt to changing demands and fluctuating labour supply.
“People are looking at automation to achieve co-pack value added operations,” said Marcus Worrall, Robotics & Automation Consultant for Dawsongroup material handling. “Dawsongroup’s Smarter Asset Strategy enables customers to derisk the adoption of AMRs by providing exclusive hire options. With the continuing labour shortage, now is the time to consider integrating automation into your operations.”
Contact Dawsongroup on 01908 218111 or visit dawsongroup.co.uk to find out more about how a Smarter Asset Strategy can provide you with cutting edge automation solutions.
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