Automating secrets management can significantly reduce manual errors, simplify collaboration, and ensure that secrets are always up-to-date across environments, allowing developers to focus on writing code and building features. This is achieved by shifting from manual processes to automated key aspects like secrets rotation, access control, and sync across environments, resulting in substantial time savings and productivity boosts for development teams. By centralizing secrets management, teams can enhance collaboration, improve security, and comply with regulations, ultimately strengthening their overall security posture.