63% of warehouses still consider themselves fully manual
Manual isn't necessarily a bad thing.
For many warehouses, the traditional pen-on-paper and Excel files are working pretty well.
But what happens when your go-to manager retires? What happens when mistakes start adding up? What happens when you start running out of space?
Researching the right automation technology can be daunting. This guide can help. We put together the best small-scale tech that will drive big results (without completely uprooting your day-to-day operations).
Small scale warehouse automation technology: demystified
Our comprehensive roadmap helps you:
- Determine your biggest painpoint (by actually walking your floor)
- Identify and select an introductory piece of automation technology to address that pain point
- Take that first step into warehouse automation
No pushy sales. No marketing fluff. Just the practical steps you need to start making a major impact on your warehouse floor.
Practical tools to help you start your automation journey
When you download the Roadmap, you also get access to a printable warehouse designed to help you evaluate six common areas of warehouse friction and decide where to focus first.
You'll be able to print this assessment and complete it while you walk through your warehouse as it operates today.
For each pain point, you'll review the questions, circle the score that best reflects your current process, and use the notes section to capture observations and improvement ideas.
“This Roadmap is the perfect resource for anyone looking to take their first steps on the path to a fully automated warehouse.”
The Complete Automation Guide for Every Level of Automation
This isn't a technology shopping list. It's a true guide to selecting the right solution for your application and pain point.
We met with 12 small-scale automation companies at MODEX 2026 and syndicated their advice into this roadmap.
You'll be able to evaluate technology solutions whether you're starting with none or are ready to connect co-bots to your AutoStore.
This is the roadmap for every warehouse manager at every level.
Take the first step. Download your roadmap now.
- Understand where you are today
- Identify your biggest pain points
- Map that to a technology solution
