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When it comes to warehouse automation, there’s one question that comes up more than any other: “What’s the ROI?”

It’s a fair question. Investing in automation is a strategic move, and one that leaders across logistics, retail, manufacturing, and 3PL want to get right. You know it’ll improve accuracy, reduce manual labour, and drive efficiency. But knowing how much value it will deliver, and how quickly, can be harder to pin down.

Block-stacked, or bulk storage, inventory might be the unsung hero of space-saving in your warehouse. But it could also be the silent saboteur of your operations. You know what’s supposed to be in each stack. But what’s actually there? That’s where things get fuzzy.

When the founders of Dexory set out to revolutionise warehouse operations with autonomous technology, they were met with rapidly shifting market demands, prompting a 10x performance boost in under 18 months.

Inventory control is the pulse of your operation. It’s what makes the difference between a seamless, high-performing warehouse and one that constantly chases stock, misses SLAs, and eats into your margins. And in today’s unpredictable supply chain landscape, the stakes have never been higher.

Warehouses are under immense pressure to perform. The days of manual inventory checks and siloed data are gone, or should be. Forward-thinking businesses are recognising that automation isn't a "nice to have": it's a necessity for efficiency, accuracy, and long-term competitiveness.

When businesses consider automated inventory management, the first benefit that usually comes to mind is improved stock accuracy, and for good reason. Knowing exactly what’s in your warehouse, at any time, is the foundation of efficient operations. But here’s the truth: inventory automation is about much more than just accuracy.

Digital transformation. A widely discussed concept, but what does it actually mean in logistics? Whether you’re managing global supply chains or overseeing a single warehouse site, the pace of change is undeniable.

It’s tempting to think of logistics as a seamless flow: goods in, goods out, everything running like clockwork. But beneath that surface lies a different reality: blind spots, delays, and a constant race to stay ahead of what’s happening inside the warehouse.

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Stock discrepancies lead to inaccurate inventory counts, inefficiencies in order fulfilment, and ultimately, dissatisfied customers. In this guide, we'll walk you through the key strategies to prevent stock discrepancies, improve inventory accuracy, and create a more efficient warehouse.

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