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The surprising ROI of ergonomics in manufacturing

When manufacturers think about return on investment, they often look at numbers tied to output: faster cycle times, fewer defects, lower labor costs. But what if some of your most powerful ROI drivers aren’t tied to your machines, but to your people?

Ergonomics has long been seen as a “nice to have.” But improving ergonomics can yield real, measurable business value, especially when paired with automation.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 17, 2025 in Automation. 2 min read time
The surprising ROI of ergonomics in manufacturing

When manufacturers think about return on investment, they often look at numbers tied to output: faster cycle times, fewer...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 17, 2025
Read more 2 min read time
Ergonomics 101 for factory managers

If your team stacks boxes all day, ergonomics shouldn’t be an afterthought; it should be the first thing you think about.

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Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 13, 2025
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Debunking the “20-pound rule”: Why weight isn’t the only risk in manual lifting

"Is it under 20 pounds? Then it’s fine to lift." That myth has lived too long on factory floors.In reality, the dangers of...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 10, 2025
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What is the NIOSH Composite Lifting Index?

Manual palletizing might look simple. But behind every lift is a set of forces, postures, and risks that add up fast,...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 05, 2025
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From injury to innovation: Why manual palletizing is ripe for automation

On paper, palletizing looks like a basic task: stack boxes, repeat. In reality, it’s one of the most injury-prone jobs in...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 29, 2025
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The hidden costs of manual palletizing

Musculoskeletal injuries don’t always show up on the production report—but they hit hard where it hurts: your workforce, your...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on May 15, 2025
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Potato chips and payback: How one manufacturer turned uncertainty into a 16-month ROI

Economic uncertainty, rising tariffs, and ongoing labor challenges are making it harder than ever for food manufacturers to...

Nicolas Hardy
By Nicolas Hardy
on May 13, 2025
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Your Robotiq Configurator just got smarter: Meet PowerPick Multi

If you’ve been using Robotiq’s Palletizing Configurator to plan solutions for yourself or your customers, you know how fast and...

Chris Coetzee
By Chris Coetzee
on May 05, 2025
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Five reasons why you should join Robotiq at Automate 2025 in Detroit

Let’s be honest, automation can feel overwhelming. With all the buzz about AI, cobots, and Industry 4.0, it’s hard to know what...

Eugénie Lachance
By Eugénie Lachance
on May 01, 2025
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