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Episode Synopsis
The warehouse labor gap isn’t going away.Turnover is high, workers are hard to find, and the demand for faster fulfillment keeps climbing. Robotics and AI aren’t just about efficiency anymore—they’re reshaping how companies keep people safe, engaged, and focused on the work that matters.In this episode, Ellen Wood sits down with Dr. Jan Zizka, CEO of Brightpick, to explore how automation is transforming the warehouse floor. From reducing injury risk to opening up new career paths in robotics, Jan shares how technology is helping facilities build resilience in the face of ongoing labor shortages.In this episode:Why warehouses face growing labor shortages and turnover challengesHow Brightpick’s automation makes work safer and more sustainableThe new roles emerging as humans and robots collaborate inside facilities
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