Robotic Process Automation: The Next Big Thing in the Food Industry

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Automation has been transforming the food processing industry in a big way by automating the repetitive and monotonous tasks. Robots have led to improved safety in the operations of the industry by minimizing the role of human in performing dangerous tasks, doing things more efficiently and accurately than human beings can do. With advancements in terms of technology and innovation, RPA-powered robots are finding numerous applications, enabling increased productivity in the food industry.

It is an undeniable fact that a large number of manufacturing companies across the world are suffering from the shortage of low and unskilled workforce. So, it is no wonder that machines and robots are coming into the picture across many industries in the world. Though Indian manufacturing industry is yet to witness the full-scale penetration of robots; they are for sure going to take the central stage in the Indian manufacturing sector as well. In this context let us discuss how RPA will transform the food industry.

Increased Food Manufacturing

Over the past few years with increasing population across the world, the demand for food is also increasing like never before. Suppose let us consider a scenario in the food supply chain where a food manufacturer has to meet the demand with increased production as requested by the distributors and other stakeholders in the industry. Generally, it is very difficult to increase the production at once with the help of manpower. RPA helps food manufacturers increase the processing rate and production by automating the manufacturing processes using intelligent robots.

Improved Food Packaging

Already a lot of food packaging industries are using robotic technology for packaging the food products. RPA-powered robots help to increase efficiency in the packaging of products by reducing the time taken. These robots can locate, fill, seal and label the package easily and can track it till it is delivered to the end customer.

Ensuring Safety and Regulatory Compliances

Food and beverage industry considering its role in the public health is subject to a lot of rules and regulations, safety guidelines, compliances, hygiene practices, etc. which businesses must adhere to without any fail. These regulations and practices are many a times difficult and time consuming to follow when managed manually. This is where RPA can help food industries. RPA equips them to deliver high quality standards following all the regulatory compliances.

That being stated, implementation of automation in the food processing industries is a difficult task for businesses owing to lack of required skills for the optimal implementation. It requires a cultural shift in the way businesses operate along with employee training to adapt to the new business environment. Food industry consultants help businesses in the implementation of automation without disrupting the existing processes. So, food businesses should consider taking guidance from expert food industry consultants in the implementation of automation to achieve desired results.

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A Haryana based food manufacturing company which manufactures potato flakes was looking for food consultant who can help them automate their existing assembly line that is into milling of potato flakes system with dust free and hygiene solution. SolutionBuggy allowed them to successfully automate the entire assembly line and achieve desired results in terms of size of milled products, quality, ease of operations, reduced manpower, etc. Till date, SolutionBuggy successfully completed more than 350 consulting projects in the food industry for 280 clients spread across the country.