New e-commerce automation initiatives encompass a wide range of operational and strategic considerations. Factors such as seasonal demand fluctuations, return management intricacies, maintenance requirements, scalability, and more contribute to the complexity of these projects.  

This Forrester Consulting guide, commissioned by AutoStore, aims to help you navigate these challenges. It utilizes industry peer insights and data to provide a clear and comprehensive blueprint for your automation journey. 

 Key Takeaways: 

• Comprehensive solution assessment framework: A guide to evaluate and align technical requirements with overall business strategies. 

• Key features checklist for high-throughput fulfillment: Ensure your automation initiatives achieve maximum efficiency, speed, and return on investment. 

• Understand essential operational requirements: Insights from peers on real-world operational challenges, including solution lifecycle management, that business and technical leaders must tackle. 

• The influence of order management tactics and OTIF penalties: Understand how the evolving inventory demands of e-commerce affect operational needs.