# Full Service Automation for $0 CapEx We deliver the automation system to do the job right, parts and service to keep it running the way you need it to, and the technology and software to capture and analyze data for continuous improvement on your line — all for one fixed monthly rate. No CapEx. No Risk. No Problems. ### ROI vs. TCO: Why Manufacturers Get Automation Cost Wrong We put together a no-fluff guide that breaks down the hidden costs of automation and why ROI doesn't paint the real picture. ## Shift from Manual Labor to Automation Success ### Formic helps you get started with automation quickly and delivers your target operational performance from day one. Our Full Service Automation (Robots-as-a-Service) delivers the equipment and systems to do the job, 24/7 service and parts to keep it running the way you need it to, and technology and software to measure and improve your productivity — all for one fixed monthly price. No CapEx. No Risk. No Problems. ## More Production, Less Disruption Automation will get you off the labor challenge merry-go-round, remove workplace injuries at the end of your line, and allow your team to achieve their productivity goals — hitting OTIF every day. Let automation do the heavy lifting and reassign valuable staff to more high-value tasks for better culture and operational success. ### Stop Labor Turnover Packing and stacking have the highest temp and employee churn rates, requiring recruitment, onboarding, and training - only to start the cycle over again in a few weeks. ### Stop Injuries End-of-line production activities are the most common jobs impacted by bending, lifting, and twisting injuries - impacting your company culture, leaving your team short and costing you money. ### Stop Missing Targets Labor churn and injuries in your facility lead to further strain on your production team to get product packed, stacked, and shipped for delivery to customers. ## Formic Palletizing Formic Automate NOW Palletizers are the easiest way to eliminate temp labor turnover, ergonomic injuries, and productivity challenges at the end of your line — fast. All for one fixed monthly rate. No headaches, just operational success. ## Formic Case Packing Formic Case Packing systems deliver speed, efficiency, and scalability to one of the most critical areas of your operation. Reduce tedious hand-packing errors and your dependency on temp labor while increasing your production rate immediately - all while transitioning variable cost into one fixed rate. ## Service & Support The Formic team of Monitoring Engineers, Field Service Engineers, and Customer Success resources keep your automation systems running the way you need them to 24/7 - delivering the performance SLA we include in your contract. All Corrective and preventative maintenance is included, along with spare and replacement parts. ## Technology & Software Formic Production Intelligence is your real-time data tool designed to deliver operators and manufacturers instant visibility into your production performance, eliminating the delays, complexity, and manual work of traditional data collection to deliver continuous operational success. ## Your Automation Partner Formic Full Service Automation provides the equipment to pack or stack your products, the service, parts, and support to keep it running, and the technology and software to capture the data from your line and provide actionable insights in real-time to drive continuous improvement. ### Equipment & Systems Engineers scope, program, test, ship, and deploy the right system for your production needs. ### Service & Parts 24/7 bilingual tech support and Field Service Engineers keep your equipment running per SLAs. ### Technology & Software Formic Production Intelligence (FPI) delivers real-time data from your line for continuous optimization. ## Manufacturers Automating with Formic > “Formic's system is a silent workhorse in our facility. It's always working.” > “Formic likes to partner with people; it’s not just a business transaction.” > “With Formic, the cost to entry is low and the risk is low. I’m not expending all that capital up front to force myself to make it work; that’s their job.” > “Before, I never got answers. I'd ask why we were slow, and the response would be, 'We had to stay two hours late to finish the order.' But now with FPI, I can see the first case didn’t hit the robot until 7 a.m. There’s no hiding from the data.” > “Having a partner like Formic that handles installation, maintenance, and equipment swapping allows us to stay focused on what we do best: Making great snacks. It also reduces the risk and guesswork that can come with large-scale automation projects.”