No Risk Automation Founder John Hayels Featured in Automation Publication
No Risk Automation founder, John Hayes, was featured in the issue of AutomationMedia.com. The article, titled, “Eliminating the automation Bias,” argued that representing an automated guided vehicle (AGV) vendor is often a conflict of interest. Hayes recalled, “As a sales manager... - January 28, 2015
Critical Success Factors Impact AGV Selection Process for Manufacturing Companies
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported that there are many critical success factors that will impact AGV companies referenced in a new by Radiant Insight report. The industry outlook and dynamics have specific market drivers which are culminating in key market opportunities (particularly in... - January 10, 2015
The Global Mobile Robotics Market Including AGVs Growing Substantially Through 2019
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported the US-based market intelligence company, Transparency Market Research (TMR), announced the addition of a new research report on the global mobile robotics market. The report, titled "Mobile Robotics Market (Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) including... - January 08, 2015
AGV Maintenance Costs Calculated in Manufacturing Production Efficiency Data
No Risk Automation newsletter discussed automated guided vehicle (AGV) maintenance costs. Factored into the cost of maintenance should also be the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times the system slowly begins to perform at lower and... - December 20, 2014
Selecting Correct Material Handling Solutions Reduces Manufacturing Plant Costs by 30 Percent
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported on another algorithm in the literature titled, “A GA-Based Method to Reduce Material Handling.” This genetic algorithm (GA), suggested authors SS Tseng, FM Chang, and YS Chu, is a way to decrease activities of material handling, waiting time,... - December 17, 2014
Product Damage Increases Cost of Manufacturing Avoidable with Precise AGV Automation Solutions
The No Risk Automation newsletter reviewed how damaging mistakes are to the bottom-line. Palletized goods are hustled through manufacturing plants and distribution facilities 24/7. Pallets are often dropped, lifted, and pushed across hard floors. Pallet damage often results in damaged products and... - December 13, 2014
Food and Beverage Sector Reports Rampant Inferior AGV Automation Implementations
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported that automation equipment is capable of handling loads of raw material; work in progress such as beer, soft drinks, cereals, candy, snack foods; and finished more than eighty percent (80%) of food firms experience defective or inferior automation... - December 11, 2014
John Hayes Automation Referee Explained Labor and Equipment of New Projects Overlooked
The typical factions that require an automation referee are cost centers. John Hayes, founder and CEO of No Risk Automation explained, “Typically a project is adopted by a department and is found to be beneficial but the impact on other departments is overlooked. This impact can be added cost... - December 10, 2014
Selection of AGVs Limited by Political Factions within Manufacturing Operations
The No Risk Automation newsletter reported on Vishram B. Sawant and Suhas S. Mohite attempted to create a composite weight based on multiple attribute decision support for the selection of Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs). The authors set out to address the issue of effective evaluation and... - December 06, 2014
No Risk Automation Leader John Hayes Referee in AGV Selection
Earlier in 2014 John Hayes launched No Risk Automation, an unbiased, vendor agnostic firm to assist those making automation decisions. Hayes, minus a whistle, black and white shirt, and cap, has quickly become the unbiased resource to help companies evaluate what AGV (automated guided vehicle) is... - November 27, 2014
November No Risk Automation Shared Ergonomics of AGVs
The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the increased focus on ergonomic considerations for automation. Until recently ergonomics has not been a word associated with automated guided vehicles (AGVs). AGVs have been considered stand-alone pieces of equipment... - November 15, 2014
Cost Effective AGV Automation Applications Profiled in November Issue of No Risk Automation
The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the numerous automation applications in distribution. Generally speaking the most cost effective applications must have the economy of scale and usually involve towing carts long distances. This month’s... - November 13, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Discussed Top Mistakes in Automation Selection
Last month’s issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection: · Not concentrating on the little things. · Believing that the technology or the guidance is important. · Failing to prepare a written... - November 08, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Addresses AGV Applications for Distribution Centers
The November issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, will address the most cost effective applications. For many years AGV (automated guided vehicle) providers have known that there is a goldmine of applications for DCs (distribution centers) but the costs have always been... - November 07, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Talks Transitioning to Automated Guided Vehicles
In the recent issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed how manufacturing companies and distribution centers (DCs) wrestle with the pros and cons of changing from a forklift modality to AGVs every day. The first step generally comes from senior management and is initiated... - November 06, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Automation Differences on Plant Floor and Distribution Center
The October issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the differences between automation at the distribution center (DC) versus manufacturing plant floor. Automation in manufacturing is accelerating, due to the sheer number of movements of product and the ease with which... - November 01, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Importance of Specification Plan When Adopting Automation
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed common mistakes made in automation, including: not concentrating on the little things, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, failing to prepare a written specification of what is wanted and... - October 30, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Reported Complexities of Automation
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, explored the maintenance costs of AGVs. The AGV maintenance costs creep up; they are sneaky and come on fast. These added maintenance costs are not always the fault of the manufacturer or the equipment. Many times it is a... - October 25, 2014
Inefficient Automation Explored in No Risk Automation Magazine
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times the system slowly begins to perform at lower and lower system efficiency. When it gets to a point where... - October 23, 2014
Most Common Automation Mistakes Made Examined in No Risk Automation Magazine
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the top three mistakes made in automation selection. These mistakes include: not concentrating on the details, believing that the technology or the guidance is important, and failing to prepare a written... - October 18, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored AGV Maintenance Costs
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored AGV Maintenance Costs - October 16, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Increased Profitability in Material Handling
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, explored reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. There are many indicators that show two alarming statistics. The cost of labor and the associated loaded costs are increasing and the workforce for material handling... - October 11, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explored Weighing AGV Costs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed automated guided vehicle (AGV) maintenance costs. Factored into the cost of maintenance should also be the amount of time required to respond and correct issues with the system on an ongoing basis. Many times... - October 09, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Discusses Timing of Replacing AGVs
The October 13th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, will discuss the replacement of AGVs. Operation managers of manufacturing plant floors and distribution centers (DCs) ask the question at least once a quarter, "Is it time for the current AGV (automated guided vehicle) system... - October 03, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explores AGV Purchase Reduce Labor Costs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an e-news publication, discussed reducing the bottom-line to increase profitability. Purchasing and implementing automated guided vehicles for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs) may reduce labor costs. There are many indicators that show two... - September 26, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Recommends Manufacturers Consider All Cost Factors for AGV Purchase
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, an important e-news publication, recommended that all costs need to be considered when adopting automated guided vehicles (AGVs). It is critical that manufacturers and distribution center (DC) managers make an informed decision on return on investment... - September 24, 2014
No Risk Automation Newsletter Explored Lean Process Manufacturers Adopting AGVs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the safety consideration in automation. The key factor in choosing AGV automation must always be the determination that the new automated system will operate safely in the DC or plant floor. This top priority is... - September 20, 2014
No Risk Automation Newsletter Issue Number 6 Will Explore the Best Time to Adopt AGVs
The sixth issue of “No Risk Automation” (a monthly e-newsletter) due out October 13th, will explore the question many operation managers of manufacturing plant floors and distribution centers (DCs) ask. Is it time for the current AGV (automated guided vehicle) system to be replaced? - September 19, 2014
No Risk Automation Magazine Explores Lean Process Manufacturers Adopting AGVs
The September 15th issue of No Risk Automation, a monthly e-news publication, discussed the Lean process needed to purchase and implement Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for manufacturing and distribution centers (DCs). Often AGV companies will propose a solution, obtain a purchase order, and then... - September 18, 2014
No Risk Automation a Hub for North Carolina Distribution Center Growth
"North Carolina, and the entire Southeastern United States is quickly becoming the hub of new distribution centers. Many are currently considering automation as part of the planning process," according to John Hayes, founder and thought leader of No Risk Automation... - June 28, 2014
NoRiskAutomation Founder John Hayes Talks Appropriate Automation Solutions
Knowing the “tricks of the trade” has inspired the creation of the newly formed company, No Risk Automation. Asking the right questions from the beginning drives a much more precise selection of appropriate automation solutions. This knowledge and experience-based approach cannot be... - June 10, 2014
No Risk Automation Founder Discusses Eliminating the Automation Bias in AutomationMedia
No Risk Automation founder, John Hayes, authored a feature article in the current issue of AutomationMedia.com. The article, entitled, “Eliminating the automation Bias,” argues that representing an automated guided vehicle (AGV) vendor is often a conflict of interest. Hayes recalled,... - May 29, 2014
No Risk Automation Avoids Conflict of Interest with Vendor Agnostic Automation
John Hayes, founder and CEO of No Risk Automation, is featured in the current issue of Business Excellence. The article, entitled, “Agnostic Automation Vendor Selection: Objectivity Required,” discusses the four steps of no risk automation. Hayes explained representing an automated... - May 25, 2014
Pros to Know Thought Leader John Hayes Shares NoRiskAutomation Four Steps
John Hayes, Founder of NoRiskAutomation, is a 2014 Supply and Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know. Hayes suggested that all companies considering the purchase of automation, particularly automated guided vehicles, follow a four step process. Four Steps to No Risk Automation Step 1: Application... - May 23, 2014