Embracing Automation: How Self-Storage Managers Benefit from Technological Advancements
As the wave of automation washes over different sectors, its impact on the self-storage industry becomes increasingly apparent. This was initially viewed with trepidation by many operators fearing job loss. However, despite the shift towards ‘unmanned’ facilities, it’s clear that human staff persists as the driving force in most operations. Today’s fiercely competitive market situation necessitates integrating new tools and processes into the workflow - prominently featuring automation.
Although initially daunting, this technological inclusion can inspire liberation and greater efficiency. Industry owner and published author Mark Helm is proving this approach's merits. In an insightful video on Inside Self Storage, Helm elaborates on the benefits of using a blended method involving automation and human intervention to support on-site teams and increase gross income.
The blog post discusses the approach Mark Helm took in his business, where he combined technology and human labor to find an optimal balance that best served the interests of the onsite staff while improving overall profitability. The post, written by Inside Self Storage, is a valuable resource for anyone in the self-storage industry considering the adoption of automation.
The blog post and video offer genuine insight into automation in the self-storage industry, providing real-world examples of how it can be used, with its benefits demonstrated. Explore this method here on Inside Self Storage, written and presented by Mark Helm.
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