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Samuel is CEO and co-founder of Robotiq. His mission is to free human hands from repetitive tasks. He is also the author of Lean Robotics: A Guide to Making Robots Work in Your Factory. He lives in Québec City with his wife and four children.

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Why North American Food Manufacturers Should Invest in Automation Now

The rules of the game are changing for food manufacturers across North America. With shifting trade policies, tariffs on key imports, and increasing consumer demand for locally made food, costs are rising. That means higher prices on everything from poultry and dairy to processed foods—unless manufacturers find new ways to optimize operations and stay competitive.

At the same time, consumers in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico are increasingly choosing locally made food when shopping. This shift presents a massive opportunity for domestic producers who can scale up efficiently to meet demand. Automation can play a key role in making that happen.

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 05, 2025 in Automation. 3 min read time
Why North American Food Manufacturers Should Invest in Automation Now

The rules of the game are changing for food manufacturers across North America. With shifting trade policies, tariffs on key...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 05, 2025
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Centralized vs. End-of-Line Palletizing: How to Choose?

In manufacturing, it's important to stay ahead of the game. When it comes to automated palletizing, the right system can make...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Mar 04, 2025
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How Much Does a Cobot Cost? Understanding ROI and the Bigger Picture

When a manufacturer considers implementing automation in their operations, one of the first questions that typically arises is:

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Feb 25, 2025
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Short on Workers, High on Costs? Deloitte Says Automation May be the Answer

Manufacturing is at a crossroads. Labor shortages are growing, costs are rising, and the pressure to stay competitive has never...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Feb 12, 2025
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Practical Automation Strategies from a Global Food Industry Leader

For manufacturers, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. But when it comes to automated palletizing, complexity...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Feb 05, 2025
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Aging Workforce Challenges for Businesses (and Solutions)

The workforce in manufacturing is aging rapidly. Baby Boomers, who make up a significant portion of the industrial labor force,...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jan 29, 2025
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My 8 Takeaways from Automate 2022

Three years ago, I was given by our friends at A3 a cool looking “Automate - Detroit 2021” t-shirt. Just like the caps they...

Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Jun 10, 2022
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Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Aug 28, 2020
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You Want to Automate Now—Really?!
      A fews months ago, we pulled the emergency brake on the world economy. After a few weeks of crisis management and making a...
Samuel Bouchard
By Samuel Bouchard
on Aug 04, 2020
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