Robots have the potential to transform fulfillment operations, but for now they still have their weaknesses. People are stepping up to fill those gaps, taking on new roles like water spider, crew chief, and “human in the loop.” 

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Labor shortages, inventory snarls, inflation, and a tightening economy are just a few of the challenges retailers and suppliers face right now. We asked experts from robotics and automation companies to weigh in on how their technologies can help. Here’s what they told us.