Automation/Mechanisation (Advantages)

• Identical products can be made consistently with a high degree of accuracy in much less time than even the most skilled workers.
• Can be reprogrammed to make alterations to the product.
• Fewer mistakes and consistent quality which means there is reduced waste and possible less returns and complaints from customers.
• Reduction in labour costs as fewer employees are required.
• Reduced need for supervision.
• Robots do not require a break and can operate 24/7.
• Robots can do work which is repetitive which human workers wouldn't enjoy.
• Robots can work in conditions employed wouldn't be aloud to for health and safety reasons e.g. in extremely hot conditions.