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Zalando SE increases throughput with tandem labeling system
The system can print and apply 2,200 labels an hour.

Pallet bands enhance Fastmile Logistics’ storage savings
The company has saved more than $5,000 annually as a result.

Western Scale’s unique solution for produce-processing
The solution offers users 205 and 225 indicators, along with floor scales.

RGG’s auto-boxing solution reduces labor requirements
The solution can auto-box more than 500 parcels an hour, while using only one operator.

Team Corp. uses 5,000 pallets annually
The manufacturer has since expanded work with a major supermarket company.

AV mounting solutions manufacturer streamlines picking process
By using a task management solution, the manufacturer also automated its inventory counts.

Retailer optimizes storage
As a result, it doesn’t have any empty space in totes or overstuffing.

JRH Brewing increases its efficiency through a control system
The craft brewer has also improved its brewing precision and quality control.

Scanner can complete 4 scans per second
Productivity has risen as the furniture producer’s cycle time is 6 seconds.

Blokker integrates e-commerce and retail operations into one DC
The store chain implemented a shuttle system for the integration.

Younique’s new order fulfillment system breaks performance barriers
Multimodal, batch picking carts pick as many as 43 orders on a single trip.

Sam’s Beauty doubles its throughput with software barriers
The WES-WCS has removed several manual touches from the hair and beauty supplier’s operation.

Apex Tool Group implements software
The solution has helped the manufacturer meet its customers’ strict quality demands.

New Belgium Brewing Company’s forklifts increase operators’ efficiency
The electric forklifts are comfortable, durable and easy to use.

Lipari Foods’ solution eliminates damaged rack replacement
The wholesale distributor now has 100% uptime, every single day.

Handling Specialty’s AGV can lift up to 200,000 pounds
The rugged, semi-automated AGV system is available in two models.

Hobart’s turnkey system streamlines its unloading process
The system’s installation was relatively seamless.

L’Oréal’s layer picking system increases accuracy and traceability
The system has reduced operation hours from three shifts to two.

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NRF’s 2020 holiday sales forecast points to busy times for warehouses
The National Retail Federation expects a 3.6%-to-5.2% annual gain overall, but non-store, ecommerce sales expected to see a 20%-to-30% increase versus 2019 holiday season


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