In manufacturing, automation typically starts where the product is made at mixing, filling or assembly. But that approach often leaves a critical gap at the end of the line.

Pasco Systems Corp, a St. Louis, MO–based leader in end-of-line automation and robotic palletizing systems since 1976, is urging manufacturers to reconsider where they begin. Production data shows that automating downstream processes — especially palletizing — can deliver faster ROI, reduce injuries and stabilize output without touching upstream equipment.

“End-of-line automation removes the most immediate constraints,” said Marco Nardulli, Application Engineer at Pasco Systems Corp. “It clears the bottlenecks that slow everything else down.”

Manual palletizing remains one of the most physically demanding roles on the floor. These positions turn over up to 3x more often than upstream jobs and are the hardest to keep filled. They also account for a majority of workplace injuries.

According to Pasco Systems Corp, plants that automate their end-of-line first report:

• 15–30% throughput gains

• 60–80% reduction in labor costs

• Up to 85% fewer material handling injuries

• System ROI in under 24 months

These gains come without major facility changes. Robotic palletizing cells are designed to integrate with existing lines and can be installed with minimal disruption.

“Too many facilities are running high-speed upstream equipment into manual bottlenecks at end of line,” Nardulli added. “That mismatch slows everything. Working backwards from end of line fixes this.”

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Contact Information:

Pasco Systems Corp

2600 S. Hanley Rd Suite #430
St. Louis, Missouri 63144
United States

Alyssa Bardol
+1 (314) 781-2212
https://pascosystems.com