Light-directed pick cart makes one trip, 60 orders filled
October 22, 2011
Light-directed pick carts offer operational flexibility, boosting picking rates 400%.
New DC technology stops the bleeding for hospital
October 22, 2011
In-hospital DC improves efficiency and speed with minimal interruption.
Updated AS/RS offers fresh start for Dole
October 22, 2011
Proprietary system revamped from one end of aisle to the other.
Fabric structure cuts costs and allows for business growth
October 22, 2011
Materials once stored outside now have comfortable home.
AS/RS adds massive capacity, uses 78% less floor space
October 22, 2011
Supplier delivers one of the largest automated warehouses in its history.
Energy-sipping fans help manage temperature extremes for distributor
October 22, 2011
Beverage company sees energy savings, improved safety and worker comfort.
Hurricane forces coastal data storage inland
October 22, 2011
Rack and mezzanine system at new warehouse installed on very tight schedule.
Automated storage takes to the skies
October 22, 2011
Vertical lift modules save space and improve efficiency at airline maintenance facility.
Fans improve worker comfort, protect paper products
October 22, 2011
Air movement keeps humidity from sealing the fate of envelope company.
From warehouse to refrigerator in one week
October 22, 2011
Flexible walls provide temperature zoning for cheese warehouse in record time.
Color-coded bin system increases efficiency
October 22, 2011
After a manufacturer of earth-moving equipment experienced a spike in demand, it sought a heavy-duty plastic bin system and supplier. The solution addressed the company’s concerns about small parts inventory, organization and distribution throughout its manufacturing facilities. The company explained its need for a new inventory system consisting of a very large variety of bin sizes and colors to sort, organize and transport literally millions of small parts. The supplier’s ability to meet deadline commitments was crucial. If...
European outdoor specialist retailer adds automation
October 22, 2011
Company once scrambling to keep up lets the DC do the work by itself.
The right mix of dock equipment
October 22, 2011
Programmable suite of dock gear improves safety, reliability.
New dock doors yield calm despite the storm
October 22, 2011
New dock doors resist lift truck impacts as well as hurricane-force winds.
A sealed dock to protect sealed product
October 22, 2011
Pharmaceutical company keeps contamination out and heat in with dock seals.
Manufacturer brings productivity everywhere with mobile workstations
October 22, 2011
Mobile powered workstations bring improvements to Mississippi assembly plants.
Taking the manual out of data collection
October 22, 2011
Automated bar coding the secret ingredient for inventory accuracy and production tracking.
After pilot program, slotting solution takes flight
October 22, 2011
Rolled out in 18 months, software helps distributor improve productivity by 35%.
Fulfillment software leads to 100% accuracy, new services
October 22, 2011
A customer’s internal audit double-checked results to confirm perfect reports.
Containers improve productivity in the field
October 20, 2011
Distributor changes business model around seed bins that slash workload, improve safety.
