At the recent Interpal meeting, one issue rang out more than any other. No, it wasn’t lumber. It was labor. Regardless of the location or the type of business, almost everyone was having problems finding and retaining good production employees. This labor crunch has spurred significant technology research and investment over the past few years. …The following are insights from machinery experts who share their thoughts on advanced automation, including robotics. Some of these comments come from interviews conducted by Pallet Enterprise. Others are taken from a panel at the National Wooden Pallet & Container Association’s Annual Leadership Conference held earlier this year. More than really answering your questions, this article is designed to help you know what questions to ask so that you can make the right decisions. There is no one right solution here. However, the options are improving daily.