Lift trucks heighten comfort and throughput in grocery DC
March 1, 2015
As part of ongoing warehouse optimization, customized fleet increases productivity and cuts costs.
Two new sorters support omni-channel fulfillment
March 1, 2015
Replacing manual processes, automation moves as many as 380,000 units in a week.
Upward expansion promotes productivity and safety
February 1, 2015
Mezzanine and vertical reciprocating conveyor bring once-distant processes together.
Cloud-based enterprise software improves fulfillment speed and accuracy
February 1, 2015
Manufacturer uses integrated platform to strengthen connections between fulfillment and consumers.
Customized shipping materials reduce damage in transit
February 1, 2015
Lightweight product spacers cut damage, shipping costs and labor for manufacturer.
Automated picking and packing solution supports workstations
January 1, 2015
Goods-to-person and made-to-order methodologies enable speedy assembly and fulfillment.
Industrial manufacturer organizes inventory to keep product flowing
January 1, 2015
Vertical lift modules improve productivity, safety and security while cutting damage, wasted time and square footage.
Centralized label software enhances accuracy and flexibility
January 1, 2015
Security features and workstation-specific templates slash training times and errors.
Automated packaging line eases transition from bulk to bag
January 1, 2015
Robotic palletizer and stretch wrapper provide consistent stacking of heavy bags.
Flow rack system supports range of pallet types and weights
December 1, 2014
Parts now located closer to production lines are picked on first-in, first-out basis.
New storage system accommodates 50% more SKUs
December 1, 2014
Forward pick area uses hanging textile compartments to improve picker efficiency.
High-speed doors help control temperatures
December 1, 2014
Grocery distributor sees energy and maintenance savings with fully automatic insulated doors.
YMS increases 3PL’s yard velocity
December 1, 2014
Real-time view into massive yard boosts efficiency while reducing the number of yard tenders.
New intelligent lighting hardware improves efficiency and productivity
November 1, 2014
Eight-month utility study validates efficiency benefits of integrated and controllable lighting systems.
Voice-directed system creates improvements in hospital supply chain
November 1, 2014
New system provides carryover benefits from DC to materials management for hospital staff.
Protective packaging solution supports facility consolidation
October 1, 2014
Throughput doubles in two years as the time to pack each order decreases.
New facility achieves compact footprint with automatic palletizers
October 1, 2014
Five high-level palletizers integrated with case packer, stretch wrapper and pallet conveyor to storage.
Robotic palletizing system enables track and trace quality control
October 1, 2014
New system design greatly reduces time spent tracking nonconforming product.
Suite of upgraded storage solutions streamlines parts location
October 1, 2014
Full storage update includes flexible cabinets that adapt to changing inventory.
Automated packaging systems cushion the impact of holiday peaks
October 1, 2014
Right-sized carton system speeds throughput amid rapid growth of e-commerce orders.
