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The latest trends in materials handling storage systems and technologies including storage shelving, racks, pallets, containers and carousels.


Vertical storage technology frees up production floor space
By using vertical storage technology, M&M International improves its inventory accuracy and reduces its parts shortages.

AS/RS improves the timeliness of parts access
By using an automated storage, Schrauwen has drastically increased its picking speed and improved its delivery capabilities.

Order fulfillment and tire handling solutions manufacturer looks to automation
The system has reduced handling costs and improved profitability by eliminating 100% of manual picking labor.

Best Practices: Taking Stock in the Storeroom
As they tackle decades of disorganization, waste and neglect, storeroom managers are finding that spare parts are hiding more than just spare change. Benefits of keeping stock rooms in order. Improving Inventory management. Improving Storeroom efficiency.

Is Your DC Ready for E-commerce Growth? Here’s How to Handle More SKUs and Inventory Turns
The rise of e-commerce and multi-channel fulfillment has caused distribution centers (DCs) to experience ever-growing numbers of stock-keeping units (SKUs) and more inventory turns, up to an average of nine in 2015.

Is Your DC Ready for E-commerce Growth? Here’s How to Handle More SKUs and Inventory Turns
The rise of e-commerce and multi-channel fulfillment has caused distribution centers (DCs) to experience ever-growing numbers of stock-keeping units (SKUs) and more inventory turns, up to an average of nine in 2015.

New racking system supports continuous improvement
Roller racks improve storage density, inventory management and picker productivity.

Increase Capacity and Accuracy with AS/RS
Effectively serving contemporary e-commerce demands of smaller, more frequent orders requires AS/RS technology designed for optimal storage volume, speed, flexibility and scalability.

Increase Capacity and Accuracy with AS/RS
Effectively serving contemporary e-commerce demands of smaller, more frequent orders requires AS/RS technology designed for optimal storage volume, speed, flexibility and scalability.

Containers for automated storage debut, along with new look, at Flexcon
In a press conference on Tuesday, Flexcon Container’s (Booth 4046) president Ken Beckerman unveiled the company’s new display design, as well as several new reusable systems for organization of automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) and vertical lift modules (VLMs).

Ergonomic pallet storage solution featured at Frazier
Frazier Industrial’s (Booth 5047) Domenick Iellimo, executive VP, introduced the new Ergo Deep Reach pallet storage solution in a press conference on Monday.

VSP sees the solution
VSP Global turned to automated storage and robotic piece picking to increase the throughput of its state-of-the-art optical lab in California.

Curtain walls sweeten storage environments
Candy company protects temperature-sensitive materials while allowing for seasonal peaks.

30-year old cabinets reused in Osram Sylvania’s mezzanine storage revamp
With minimal disruption, new and old cabinets reduce footprint and improve inventory management.

Solutions to Improve Warehouse Efficiency, Organization
While automation is on a steady upswing, space utilization and inventory control continue to be the biggest sources of inefficiency in modern-day warehouse operations.

Solutions to Improve Warehouse Efficiency, Organization
While automation is on a steady upswing, space utilization and inventory control continue to be the biggest sources of inefficiency in modern-day warehouse operations.

8 new ways to think about putaway and storage in your warehouse
By going beyond the “putaway to storage” mentality, warehouses and DCs can effectively speed up delivery cycles, gain shipment visibility and improve customer service.

Storage/Staging: Danish e-commerce company automates order fulfillment
Vertical carousels integrated with warehouse management software enable high service levels.

Cabinets improve storage and retrieval of special service tools
With room to grow, the new system is more efficient and secure.

New storage system accommodates 50% more SKUs
Forward pick area uses hanging textile compartments to improve picker efficiency.


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