One of the major considerations that every company takes into account is whether it costs too much? Is the implementation of a project or process too expensive?
The upside of using technology is simple. It will reduce loss and enhance efficiency and productivity. The other side of the coin to consider is: will it result in the number of employees being reduced?
The hesitation to dive carefree into a new thing is always scary, and a lot of things will need to be considered. Does paying a little bit more today, yield a lot more tomorrow? Technology, since the beginning, has always been resisted. This brings to mind one of the stories about the origins of the word sabotage. It was once believed that the word began its' use when French workers would toss their wooden shoes (sobots) into the new machines that were taking over their jobs.