Why Businesses Are Relying on Automation to Survive the Labor Crisis

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

No longer confined to science fiction or experimental labs, robots are now playing pivotal roles in manufacturing, food service and warehousing. From startups looking to scale quickly to established enterprises seeking efficiency, automation is proving indispensable across sectors. Faced with labor shortages, rising operational costs and increasing demands for efficiency, companies like Amazon, Chipotle and Tesla are turning to automation to fill critical gaps.

These advanced machines — whether humanoid or task-specific — aren’t just supporting workers; they’re reshaping how businesses operate. The question is no longer if robots will be part of the workforce, but how far their influence will

→ Continue reading at Entrepreneur

More from author

Related posts

Advertisment

Latest posts

Federal appeals court declines to temporarily block ban on TikTok, teeing up showdown at SCOTUS over controversial law | CNN Business

CNN  —  A federal appeals court on Friday declined to temporarily block a ban on TikTok, teeing up...

Visionaries or Vague Promises? Why Companies Fail Without Leaders Who See Beyond the Bottom Line

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Visionary leaders are often celebrated for their big ideas and charisma, but without a...

Consulting firm McKinsey to pay $650 million to resolve US criminal opioid probe | CNN Business

McKinsey & Co has agreed to pay $650 million to resolve a US Department of Justice investigation into the consulting firm’s work advising...