This report looks at the adoption of automation by Quebec small businesses, the obstacles they have encountered, and their future plans in this area.
Some key highlights in this report:
- 66% of Quebec SMEs are directly affected by labour shortages
- 4 out of 10 SMEs are adopting or exploring automation
- Automation adoption is proportional to business size
- 7 out of 10 SMEs are using automation to improve productivity
- 3 out of 10 SMEs would invest in automation if their taxes were reduced
- 1 out of 2 SMEs say cost is the main barrier to automation
- 2 out of 3 SMEs are unaware of programs aimed at helping businesses to adopt automation