The allure of automation has cast an undeniable spell on the world of warehousing. From robotic pickers gliding through aisles to intelligent sorting systems — the promises of increased efficiency, reduced labor costs, and enhanced productivity have created an accelerated market for increasingly capable smart, autonomous solutions.

Yet, as you dive into all the technologies available today, it’s easy to miscalculate what your warehouse truly needs.

When you're considering and ultimately designing an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), one of the most important things to look at is your “batch factor.” On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores the basics of batch factor, its role in warehouse automation and more with Hai Robotics’ own Kyle Detwiler, Technical Sales Executive, and Victoria Kallsen, Senior Solutions Engineer.

Kallsen and Detwiler share their insights on ASRS solution design, how to calculate batch factor, and the risks and rewards of getting that number wrong or right.