enVista accepted into SLAM Line automation industry group

Global consulting, managed services and material handling automation firm enVista today announced that it has been accepted into MHI’s SLAM (Scan, Label, Apply, Manifest) Industry Group. MHI’s SLAM Industry Group is the industry’s authoritative source of thought leadership and best practices within “the last 100 feet” of evolving warehouse and distribution operations. enVista joins the group as one of just 31 members of the group.

The last 100 feet of the warehouse are critical for efficient operations, high throughput and customer satisfaction, enVista noted. The company's automation and optimization services integrate SLAM technology to help leading supply chains streamline operations, increase efficiency and improve accuracy. Via the services, enVista added, clients can benefit from overall SLAM line design strategy and selection and implementation of systems such as weight and dimension, stocking and shipping, print and apply, scanning and more.

“It is an incredible honor to have been invited into MHI’s SLAM group, where we join other automation leaders in educating the industry on the importance of the last 100 feet,” said enVista’s Director of Automation, Dennis Andre. “Being in this group will enable enVista to be a better partner to our automation clients, providing the highest level of industry knowledge and experience for their SLAM lines.”

John Stitz, enVista's CEO, added, “enVista is seeing tremendous growth in the market demand for and success of our automation and robotics capabilities and acceptance into MHI’s SLAM group is only further evidence of that. I am thrilled for the team and look forward to driving warehouse leaders toward a more successful last 100 feet.”

enVista has a state-of-the-art automation lab and testing facility in Chicago. Building and testing all systems off-site ensures that clients receive fully tested equipment that is ready for installation, reducing operational downtime and risk, the company added.