Automation for SME | Columbia Machine Engineering

1. AUTOMATION FOR SME IN COVID TIMES Before the covid-19 pandemic outbreak, automation technology is employed in the manufacturing unit where large-scale, labour-intensive manufacturing processes occur. Today, the scenario is completely changing as the pandemic outbreak affected small businesses on so many levels, from a loss of productivity across industries to switch to remote work in every sector, whether it be a clothing industry, building construction organization, or corner store. With this realization, there is a need to transform business processes or modernize workflow by utilizing automated technologies that can make the task less labour- intensive and regulate social distancing to avoid human contact during day-to-day operations. The introduction of automated technology in SMEs enhances productivity and reduces the workforce, which reduces infection risk and prevents any local outbreak at any given point of time. In this automation race, Columbia introduces automated conventional palletizer that increases SMEs' working efficiency by following social distancing in a pandemic situation with a minimum workforce. Following are key benefits for adopting automation for SME in COVID-19 Times: C O L U M B I A M A C H I N E E N G I N E E R I N G ( I N D I A ) P V T . L T D . +91 22 4968 6658 +91-722 893 1741 info@colmac.in www.colmac.in

2. M A K E I N I N D I A : For the success of the 'Make in India' program and overall national development, it is imperative to add automation in SMEs to greater inter- connectivity between machines, physical systems, and humans in real- time. Many manufacturers and suppliers in the country employ a large degree of digitalization and automation. Columbia machine engineering is one of the leading companies that manufacture and supplies machines like conventional palletizers to make the task easy, efficient, and less labor-intensive. I M P R O V E D P A Y L O A D P E R P A L L E T During the pandemic outbreak, human intervention becomes lesser to avoid infection spreading, but it eventually affects production. The Covid-19 pandemic catapulted most businesses to automate to scale up and succeed and wake up small business owners to understand the need for technology for SMEs. It is the only path that can enhance or increase the payload during such pandemic situations and help in sustainable growth. The automated conventional palletizer at Columbia helpful in increasing the payload with minimum manpower.

3. Q U I C K C H A N G E O V E R : The automation in SMEs will transform and give a quick change to traditional SMEs' business tactics. For instance, earlier after manufacturing, the packaging is considered cumbersome and an intrinsic task that requires a large workforce. However, the automatization in the machinery reduces the requirement of large forces and accomplish the time-consuming task quickly. At Columbia, the automated machinery like conventional palletizer performs packaging tasks rapidly and efficiently with minimum workforce and applicable at any pandemic crises without much human intervention. M U L T I P L E L I N E I N T E G R A T I O N : Industrial automation is playing a crucial role in improving manufacturing efficiency and productivity. Following the manufacturing and production, the packaging is another critical task. Rising labour cost, higher employee turnover, faster line speeds, and other issues, including pandemic outbreaks with social distancing regulation, push management to automate and upgrade existing product packaging lines and consider multiple lines integration palletizer with full automation. In this regard, Columbia introduces a Conventional palletizer that rules the world for Being a cost-effective and efficient way of working. O T H E R M I S C E L L A N E O U S B E N E F I T S : The automation in SMEs also provide the Cost Effective, Improved Product Flow, Reduced dependency on manpower, Improved OEE, Improved Safety (CAT 3 compliant), and offer reliable and consistent performance. Based on the benefits mentioned above, it is clear that automation in SMEs provides innovative and scalable solutions that not only mitigate COVID-19 risk and manage infectious diseases at the local level but also enhance productivity, economy, safety, and product quality.

4. A B O U T U S Columbia Machine Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd. specializes in the manufacture and supply of Concrete Product solutions and Palletizing solutions to a variety of industries in India and several countries throughout Asia and Africa. Columbia Machine Engineering (India) Pvt. Ltd. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Machine Inc., USA an over 80 year old, worldwide leader in the design, manufacturing and support of equipment for a variety of industries, with customers in over 100 countries around the world. Columbia is a leading manufacturer of Conventional Palletizers since 2008 and top notch service provider in market COLUMBIA OFFER WIDE RANGE OF CONVENTIONAL PALLETIZERS – HERE YOU CAN EXPLORE OUR LATEST MODELS F L 1 0 0 0 F L 2 0 0 0 F L 3 0 0 0 R e a d M o r e R e a d M o r e R e a d M o r e A P P L I C A T I O N S Plastic crate Box Shrink wrap bundles Display Boxes

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