From Strategy to Solution and Beyond: A Lifecycle Guide to Pallet Automation Success

24 Jun 2026

The difference between a pallet automation project that delivers on its business case and one that falls short rarely comes down to the technology. This session guides attendees through each stage of the automation lifecycle, from pre-RFP preparation and vendor selection through to realisation, ramp-up, and continuous improvement, providing a practical framework to maximise the return on their automation investment. 

3 Key Learnings:

  • Lay the right foundations early. The decisions made before an RFP is issued have an outsized impact on project outcomes. Know what preparatory work is non-negotiable. 
  • Realisation is where plans meet reality. Understanding what to expect on-site during project delivery, and how to structure the right internal resources and governance, is key to keeping automation projects on time and on budget. 
  • The business case is won or lost after go-live. Under-investment in change management and continuous improvement is the most common reason automation fails to reach its potential, not the solution itself.