Advantages of Automation in the Food and Beverage Industry

Automating business processes is directly linked to business growth and the ability to remain competitive in a fast-changing industry. This growing trend has many benefits.

FREMONT, CA: Global manufacturers are discovering ways to incorporate automation and new technologies in their processes, which will have a beneficial impact on business growth, operational efficiency, and worker productivity.

Robotic process automation (RPA) in the food and beverage sector is on the rise. And forward-thinking firms are seeing the many advantages automation brings to their operations.

Growth of businesses and automation

Companies realize that automation directly affects their ability to expand businesses and stay competitive in a dynamic market. There are many benefits to this expanding trend, but let us understand the advantage that will boost food and beverage businesses.

Extends uptime

Automation is quick, dependable, and never gets old. Continuous, error-free production, guaranteed by 24/7 automated assistance and historically had efficiency rates exceeding 90 percent, boosts production uptime.

 Remote administration and proactive service and maintenance are also made possible by advanced digital technologies.

Eliminates human error

Automation can swiftly locate the root of errors and inconsistencies. Automation lowers human error by at least 50 percent by improving quality control, traceability, and uniformity.

Utilizing automation enhances cleanliness and sanitation in food manufacturing facilities, lowering the likelihood that human error would result in questions about the safety of the food produced.

The risk of human error and product loss or damage is reduced by the precision and gentleness of robotic automation used in packaging and palletizing.

Increases worker protection

Eighteen percent of predictable physical activity, including heavy lifting, repetitive jobs, and other harmful employment, can be automated, according to a McKinsey analysis. Automation of these operations can improve security, safeguard employees, and lessen dangers in a production setting.

Due to fewer occupational accident claims, these automated solutions' increased safety also lowers overall expenses for facilities.

Savings on materials

Compared to manual packaging, innovative automation solutions like box formers can save up to 20 percent on packaging materials. They provide optimum material efficiency while minimizing waste and ensuring optimal utilization.

Traceability

A more efficient automated system counts and records things, allowing for simpler recalls and gathering essential data to enhance the supply chain.

Traceability is one of the main advantages of automation in production, according to Marlen.com. By offering valuable data that can guide corporate decisions, traceability aids in business success. Businesses may maintain insight throughout product creation and distribution by combining automation with business analytics.

Standardization

Process standardization improves production predictability and quality control. Human error still impacts product standardization despite using standard operating procedures (SOPs) and rigorous training. Automation makes it possible to standardize processes and outputs, which enhances quality assurance.