Is Warehouse Automation Worth It? Here's the ROI Breakdown.
Last updated in April 2025
Warehouse automation often gets labelled as “too expensive” or “too advanced”, but more companies are now realising that automation delivers real, measurable ROI — not just in cost savings, but in performance, scalability, and peace of mind. Here’s how Pingspace’s Matrix System — a compact tote-based ASRS — is helping warehouses achieve payback in as fast as 12–24 months.
The Cost of Manual Operations
If your warehouse still runs on manual labour, traditional racking, and paper-based picking, you’re likely facing:
How Matrix Helps You Recover ROI — Fast
Matrix System is Pingspace’s compact, scalable, cube-based tote ASRS system. It’s designed for small and mid-sized warehouses to:
- Increase storage density by 4x
- Improve overall accuracy and throughput
- Speed up order picking
- Reduce manpower dependency
And best of all — the ROI speaks for itself.
Real Example: ROI in 18 Months
Warehouse Size
10,000 sqft
SKUs
6,000+
Before
Manual picking, 6 staff
After
Matrix (2 robots + 1 workstation)
The Results
6 → 2
Pickers
70%
Faster picking
40%
More storage capacity
~18
Months to payback
Simple ROI Math
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| System Cost | RM 1,200,000 |
| Labour Savings | RM 7,500/month (per year) |
| Space Efficiency | 40% more storage, no expansion needed |
| Throughput Boost | ~20% more orders/day |
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