Category Archives: AMRs

How Many AMRs Do I Require?

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Granta

It is one of the first questions we are asked when a customer starts thinking about Autonomous Mobile Robots, and it is a very sensible place to begin. After all, the number of AMRs you deploy has a direct bearing … Continue reading →

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Why Your Competitors are Faster: 3 Productivity Gaps in UK Warehousing

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Granta

If you manage a bustling UK warehousing or manufacturing site, you know that keeping up with shifting consumer demands is harder than ever. You might look at the competition and wonder how they manage to despatch orders at lightning speeds, … Continue reading →

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Solving the Recruitment Crisis: Why Fewer Young Workers Are Choosing Manual Packing Roles

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Granta

Across the UK manufacturing sector, recruitment has become one of the more significant barriers to growth. Whether producing food and drink products, pharmaceuticals, consumer goods or industrial components, many manufacturers are facing the same challenge: finding and retaining people for … Continue reading →

How to Secure Budget Approval for Automation Projects

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Granta

As the leader of a growing food, beverage, or snack manufacturing business, your day-to-day reality likely revolves around two relentless pressures: skyrocketing operational costs and a persistent shortage of reliable labour. When the packing hall is short-staffed, throughput drops, orders … Continue reading →

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How Robotic Palletisers Can Handle Multiple Infeeds and Multiple Pallet Stack Positions Simultaneous

Posted on April 21, 2026 by Granta

With rising SKU counts and tighter production layouts, manufacturers are looking for ways to consolidate equipment without sacrificing output. Multi‑infeed, multi‑pallet robotic palletisers provide that consolidation by enabling one robot to service several lines and pallet positions in parallel, significantly … Continue reading →

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How to Scale Your Factory Output Without Hiring More People

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Granta

Scaling production is often assumed to require one thing above all else: more people. More operators, more supervisors, more support staff. But in today’s manufacturing environment — where margins are under constant pressure and labour is increasingly difficult to recruit … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Cost of Throughput: Why Is Staff Turnover So High in My Packing Department?

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Granta

In the hierarchy of manufacturing, the packing hall is frequently misunderstood. Often viewed as the simplest, most controllable end of the supply chain, it is the place where product is already “made” and quality is already “assured.” On a spreadsheet, … Continue reading →

How to Calculate “Labour Efficiency” in a Small-to-Medium Factory

Posted on February 24, 2026 by Granta

Running a small-to-medium factory is like conducting a symphony: every component, from machinery to manpower, needs to work in harmony. One of the most crucial metrics that can help you orchestrate this smoothly is knowing your labour efficiency. It not … Continue reading →

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Is Your Warehouse Slowing Down? How to Spot Hidden Bottlenecks in Packing and Shipping

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Granta

In today’s highly competitive manufacturing and logistics landscape, efficiency isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s a business-critical factor. Every minute lost in the warehouse, every misaligned process, and every damaged product directly affects profitability, customer satisfaction, and your ability to scale. Yet, … Continue reading →

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5 Ways Automation Can Solve the UK’s Manufacturing Labour Shortage

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Granta

How robotics, AI, and smart machines are tackling workforce challenges in British industry Across the UK, manufacturing continues to struggle with labour shortages that threaten productivity and growth. Recent workforce data show tens of thousands of unfilled manufacturing jobs – … Continue reading →