American Eagle Outfitters’ omni-channel journey
September 1, 2016
The fashion retailer has used warehouse execution software and automation to create a true omni-channel distribution center.
Transforming into a true omni-channel retailer
September 1, 2016
American Eagle’s new DC is built around an inbound conveyor and sortation system, six multi-level pick modules and a warehouse execution system.
The automation tool kit in action at Destination Maternity
July 1, 2016
Destination Maternity’s new facility brings together shuttles, mini-loads, a bomb-bay unit sorter and sophisticated software to drive a true omni-channel distribution environment.
Hibbett Sports: Faster, Flexible and Efficient
June 8, 2016
A high-speed conveyor and sortation system at Hibbett Sports’ Alabama distribution center speeds cases to its stores while put-to-light allows the retailer to replenish at the SKU level.
Rack, shelving and storage looks vertical
April 1, 2016
Focused on gaining efficiencies, maximizing available space and keeping workers safe while they’re up in the air, companies are integrating more rack, shelving and storage into their facilities.
Mobility & robotics in the warehouse: How far have we come?
March 1, 2016
A time when autonomous robots navigate the warehouse or DC unattended could be right around the corner. Is your company ready?
Equipment Report: Conveyors and sortation keep up the pace
February 1, 2016
By staying ahead of the curve, facilities can increase induction accuracy, even as the sizes and shapes of packages continue to diversify.
AGVs roll into the next frontier
January 1, 2016
In response to rapidly changing demands, autonomous vehicles of all kinds are making their way into the modern warehouse.
Safety: Protecting workers at the loading dock
December 1, 2015
From black-and-yellow safety striping to integrated dock safety systems—and everything in between—here’s how to shore up a warehouse loading dock to ensure a high level of worker and driver safety.
Flexibility: The hallmark of today’s automated goods-to-person installations
October 1, 2015
A variety of equipment and installation options lets operations customize their handling to match inventory profiles, customer demands.
4 ways packing stations have evolved
September 1, 2015
Moving from an afterthought to a key component of e-commerce and omni-channel facilities, today’s packing stations are unclogging bottlenecks and improving order fulfillment productivity.
Equipment Report: Lights, voice, action
July 1, 2015
A look at what’s new in voice, mobile and pick-to-light technology for today’s warehouses and distribution centers.
A peek into Goodyear’s ergonomic sandbox
June 1, 2015
An inside view of the ergonomic strides that one international manufacturer is making in its plants and warehouses.
Rack/Shelving: Laying the groundwork for growth
May 1, 2015
Rack design is moving from the concrete to the C-suite as more users quantify the impact of storage on process efficiency.
Robotics: On a case-by-case basis
March 1, 2015
When their prowess in manufacturing proved a liability in warehousing and distribution, robots were forced to rapidly evolve.
Conveyor/Sortation: Moving from a fixed path to a flexible future
February 1, 2015
End-users detail the success of their new conveyor or sortation systems, each of which shrugs off the past and stares down the future.
Brewery’s conversion to dry-running conveyor taps into savings
February 1, 2015
New bottling conveyor delivers water sustainability and bottom line results.
Neighboring buildings connected by new automation and conveyor system
February 1, 2015
Separated and bursting at the seams, two facilities get on the same page and prepare for growth.
Food producer ensures sanitary conditions for new packaging line
February 1, 2015
An assortment of conveyor solutions disassembles in seconds to allow for easy cleaning and sterilization.
Beyond long-term storage: 8 new ways to use AS/RS
January 1, 2015
These innovative AS/RS applications will help you think beyond long-term storage and optimize your automated storage investment
in ways you probably never even thought of.
