Incomplete connectivity between critical warehouse systems hinders automation’s benefits, while poorly executed automation can be costly. Relying on black-box 3rd party systems limits warehouse control, increases costs, and reduces efficiency. However, with Pontem, warehouse operations experience
Although aspects of solutions may be presented as open architecture, such as PLCs, the solution is often clouded in a black-box middleware offering, subjugating the end-user to lack of control and transparency.
This approach makes it challenging for warehouse operations to respond quickly to line changes and minimize downtime. Many purchasers unknowingly buy dependency along with their automation and receive initial benefits that degrade over time.
Being locked into 3rd party solutions is time consuming and expensive. Often by the time true cost of ownership is recognized, it’s too late and costly to address the issue.