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## [What Food Manufacturers Get Wrong About Automation](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/what-food-manufacturers-get-wrong-about-automation)

 By [Kathy Barbeire](https://www.catsquared.com/blog/author/kathy-barbeire) on Apr 3, 2025 11:37:28 PM

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In the race to modernize operations, many food manufacturers equate automation with hardware. They invest in robotic arms, automated conveyors, and high-speed packaging systems — expecting a fast return on investment through increased output and reduced labor.

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