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The 8 Wastes of Lean Manufacturing Applied to Warehouse Operations

Landon Mumbower, Matt Adsit
February 16, 2022
Using lean manufacturing principles to increase efficiency and productivity in warehouse operations...Read More
Tags: improving efficiency, increasing efficiency, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, productivity, warehouse efficiency, warehouse optimization
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

7 Ways to Help Your Warehouse Employees Work at Peak Performance

Justin Willbanks
December 29, 2020
For years, logistics consultants, material handling engineers , and supply chain execution...Read More
Tags: Employee performance, Employee productivity, good project managers, Project Management, Warehouse Management Systems, warehouse employees
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, The Supply Chain

Hyper-Local Fulfillment 101: Permanent Changes in Buyer Behavior

Alex Haines
October 14, 2020
This supply chain evolution has created the need for hyper-local fulfillment, which also comes with...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, retail automation, supply chain, covid 19, microfulfillment
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Education

Breaking the Ice on Cold Storage Automation

Robert Humphry, PE
October 08, 2020
Bastian Solutions’ Supply Chain Explained: LIVE webinar series continued with Robert Humphry,...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), automated systems, cold storage, cold chain
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Education

B2B Warehousing: Automation to Transform your Operations

Jason Tenorio
September 30, 2020
Our second webinar of the Supply Chain Explained: LIVE series featured advice from Bastian...Read More
Tags: autonomous vehicles, goods to person systems, sortation, warehouse automation
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Education

Ecommerce Automation: Addressing Overnight Changes in Buying Patterns

Matt Kuper
September 24, 2020
In the first installment of our Supply Chain Explained: LIVE webinar series, Director of National...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, retail, supply chain automation, webinar
Posted in System Automation, Education, New Trends and Technologies

5 Ways to Keep Your Project on Schedule

Gina Labou
September 10, 2020
The two weeks at the beginning of a project take just as long as at the end of a project. The...Read More
Tags: good project managers, Project Management, schedule, project timeline, supplychainautomation, supply chain integration
Posted in Education, Project Management

2020 Internship Program

Shelby Shay
August 13, 2020
Ever wondered what Bastian Solutions interns are up to during their programs? Bastian Solutions...Read More
Tags: engineering, material handling, supply chain, intern, engineer, internship, employment
Posted in General Blogs, Education

Microfulfillment Part 1: What is Microfulfillment?

Ahmed Arif
July 22, 2020
Without a doubt, microfulfillment is one of the hottest trends in supply chain. The ability to get...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, retail, retail automation, Robots, supply chain, micro-fulfillment, t-Sort, microfulfillment
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Education, Industrial Robotics, The Supply Chain

Building A Community for Women in Tech: Mentorship and Sponsorship

Amanda Padilla, Tiffany Joseph
July 15, 2020
In the spirit of Canada’s National Engineering Month back in March, and as we welcome a new wave of...Read More
Tags: engineering, mentoring, Technology, women in tech, mentor, engineer
Posted in General Blogs, Education

A New Graduate's Experience in the Warehouse Automation Environment

Kevin Najdienow
June 03, 2020
Graduating from university is an exciting and meaningful milestone for many. Following shortly...Read More
Tags: warehouse automation, new grad, intern
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Education

3 Things That Will Help You Succeed in a Robotics Career

Hans Leidenfrost
May 02, 2019
At Bastian Solutions' R&D branch, we have seen many intern candidates and interested students...Read More
Tags: Bastian Robotics, career development, careers, engineering, innovation, research and development, robotics, robotics career
Posted in Education

Lessons Learned: Styrofoam Coolers and Timing Belt Transfers

Mark Zeilinger
March 20, 2019
While most of our projects are successful, there is always the occasional project that didn’t go as...Read More
Tags: lessons learned, Material Handling Equipment, material handling project
Posted in General Blogs, Education

What to Expect When Onboarding at an Engineering Company

Pablo Pozas
February 28, 2019
Here's what you can expect when starting a new role at an engineering company based on my...Read More
Tags: career development, careers, engineering, engineering careers, engineers, hiring
Posted in Education

Split Case Picking Systems: A Beginner’s Guide, Part 3

JD Stumpf
February 15, 2019
With the growth in e-commerce, the demand for split case picking order fulfillment systems has...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, Order fulfillment, pick modules, order picking, split case picking
Posted in Education

Split Case Picking Systems: A Beginner's Guide, Part 2

JD Stumpf
February 14, 2019
With the growth in e-commerce, the demand for split case picking order fulfillment systems has...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, Order fulfillment, pick modules, order picking, split case picking
Posted in Education

Split Case Picking Systems: A Beginner’s Guide, Part 1

JD Stumpf
February 12, 2019
With the growth in e-commerce, the demand for split case picking order fulfillment systems has...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, Order fulfillment, picking, order picking, split case picking
Posted in Education

Trends in Supply Chain Network Software Stack

Mike Prince
December 27, 2018
Supply chain network software tools that can help optimize inventory, facilities, and...Read More
Tags: supply chain software, consulting, supply chain consulting
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

From the “Other Side” – Perspectives from a Systems Integration Rookie

Matt Bangert
October 19, 2017
Material Handling is not as large of a household term as many of us would like, but once you have...Read More
Tags: facility design, software, systems integration
Posted in System Automation, Education

4 Tips for New Engineers Starting Their First Job

Shelby Shay
July 27, 2017
So you just graduated from an engineering school, and you had a couple interviews with a company...Read More
Tags: college, engineering, graduates, new employees
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

A Supply Chain Software Comparison: WMS vs. WCS vs. WES

Bastian Solutions
June 07, 2017
The evolution of supply chain management has introduced a new breed of supply chain software, but...Read More
Tags: supply chain software, Exacta, Warehouse Control System, Warehouse execution system, warehouse management system, WCS, WES, WMS
Posted in Education, The Supply Chain, Controls & Software

Improve Warehouse Safety During National Safety Month

Chelsi
May 16, 2016
Employee safety is important in any field of work, but for manufacturing, distribution, and...Read More
Tags: National Safety Month 2016, warehouse safety
Posted in Education, Industry News

How to Select the Right Container for Conveying Products

Joe Campbell
July 01, 2015
Are you considering the purchase of a conveyor system to transport your product in the warehouse?...Read More
Tags: containers, conveyor systems, sortation
Posted in System Automation, Education

Prep for the Holidays with These Material Handling Maintenance Tips

Stefanie Hardy
September 24, 2014
The holiday season is fast approaching: Yesterday was the first day of fall, football is finally...Read More
Tags: holiday prep, preventive maintenance, Spare Parts
Posted in Education, Material Handling Equipment

How Do We Recruit the Next Generation of Skilled Workers?

Mark Colzani
October 02, 2013
I regularly hear from manufacturing business leaders about how hard it is to attract and retain top...Read More
Tags: Custom Technology, jobs, manufacturing, skilled trades
Posted in Education, Industry News, Manufacturing

Transitioning from a FIRST Student to a FIRST Mentor

Tom Hazelrigg
January 16, 2013
A stadium is packed, adults and kids filling the stands and watching in anticipation. Fans loudly...Read More
Tags: BAE, FIRST Robotics, mentorship, STEM
Posted in Education, Industrial Robotics

Do You Know the Difference Between SaaS and Cloud Computing?

Chris Bratten
June 27, 2012
When talking about software as a service (SaaS) and cloud computing, people tend to use the two...Read More
Tags: automation software, cloud computing, SaaS, intralogistics software
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, The Supply Chain

Help Me, Help You -- A Project Engineer's Take on RFPs

Ahmed Arif
January 19, 2012
In this day and age, it's absolutely crucial to develop a sound request for proposal, or RFP. There...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, project engineering, Project Management, request for proposal, RFP
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, Project Management

5 Ways to Support Your Conveyor System, While Conserving Floor Space

October 27, 2011
In years gone by, facility roofs were designed in such a manner that you could just about hang the...Read More
Tags: conveyor supports, floor space, Indianapolis, mezzanines, overhead conveyor, pallet rack uprights
Posted in Education, Green Material Handling, Material Handling Equipment

Safety First: A Review of OSHA Violations and Penalties

Bastian Solutions
October 21, 2011
In my last blog article, What's the True Cost of Your Corporate Safety Program , I discussed the...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, OSHA, OSHA violations, workplace safety
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, The Supply Chain

Evaluating the Economics Behind Your Project Investment

Marvin Logan
September 14, 2011
As consultants and material handling system integrators, we are often asked to evaluate the...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, material handling consulting, payback period, project financials
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

How the Material Handling Industry Sparked a Marketing Craze

Stefanie Hardy
August 18, 2011
As surprising as it might seem, the material handling industry was the founder of today's current...Read More
Tags: B2B marketing, DC Velocity, Hytrol, Indianapolis, QR codes
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

The #1 Way to Increase the ROI of Your Automation System

Jason Nowak
July 20, 2011
So you're planning to invest, or have already invested, thousands or millions of dollars in your ...Read More
Tags: employee education, increasing ROI, industrial automation, Missouri, skill-based training, St. Louis
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Education

Creating Effective Safety Training for Your Employees

Derek Cribley
May 03, 2011
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandates that business owners must provide...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, OSH Act of 1970, OSHA, OSHA training, workplace safety
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education

Thinking Outside the Box is Key to Innovative Solutions

Matt Kohler
April 28, 2011
In today's business world, many employees--including myself from time to time--wear multiple hats...Read More
Tags: Bastian Robotics, conventional palletizing, innovation, Missouri, Robotic Palletizing, St. Louis
Posted in Business and Consulting, Education, Industrial Robotics

Lean Six Sigma Part II: Do You Know What Your Customers Want?

Bastian Solutions
January 20, 2011
As an officer in the U.S. Air Force, I was responsible for the phase inspection of our bomber...Read More
Tags: Analytic Hierarchy Process, customer satisfaction, Kaizen, Kano Model, Lean Six Sigma, phase inspection, quality assurance
Posted in Education, Green Material Handling

The Importance of Optimizing Your Packing Process

Bastian Solutions
January 13, 2011
For most companies, warehouse efficiency has become a matter of survival versus the profitability...Read More
Tags: automated packing, dynamic manifest, efficient packaging, packing process, picking process, static manifest, warehouse efficiency
Posted in Education, Green Material Handling, Material Handling Equipment

What's the True Cost of Your Corporate Safety Program

Bastian Solutions
December 21, 2010
Few of us have been able to escape the unwanted, but necessary, cost-cutting initiatives of our...Read More
Tags: BP, corporate safety program, Indianapolis, OSHA, OSHA Outreach Training Program, OSHA training, safety in the workplace
Posted in Education

The Top 10 Characteristics of a Perfect Project Manager

Bill Bastian II
July 26, 2010
Having been in the trenches executing complex automated material handling systems for the last 23...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, Material handling systems, Project Management, top 10 project manager
Posted in Education

Lean Optimization for Pack Out and Manifest Operations

Aaron Jones
June 28, 2010
Lean manufacturing is a common production practice. It considers the spending of resources for any...Read More
Tags: Automated pack slip inserting equipment, Lean manufacturing, lean optimization, manifest operations, Michigan, Novi, packing process
Posted in Education, Green Material Handling

Inventory Accuracy is Key to Operational Performance

Marvin Logan
April 08, 2010
I was recently at a client location and I asked them what their number one operational problem was....Read More
Tags: inventory management
Posted in Education

Options Available with AS/RS Technology

Aaron Jones
March 05, 2010
This article will discuss some of the options available to the designer for Unit Load AS/RS...Read More
Tags: AS/RS, automated storage
Posted in System Automation, Education

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About AS/RS, But Were Afraid to Ask...

Aaron Jones
August 05, 2009
Since the introduction of AS/R systems in the United States, the technology has evolved in a number...Read More
Tags: AS/RS, Mason, Ohio
Posted in Education

"Rules of the Road" for Conveyor

Bastian Media
May 28, 2009
There are basic rules of the road for designing a conveyor system. Here are a...Read More
Tags: Conveyor System, Conveyors
Posted in Education

Continuous Employee Development: Setting and Managing Expectations for Successful Growth

Marvin Logan
May 28, 2009
All living things grow if they're healthy. The same principle is true for a healthy organization of...Read More
Tags: business growth, employee development
Posted in Education

How to Maintain System Uptime, In a Down Economy

Bastian Solutions
April 02, 2009
In a down economy, businesses start to maintain their conveyors instead of replacing them. As the...Read More
Tags: Conveyor, Conveyors, Maintenance, Material Handling Equipment, Replacement Parts, Spare Parts
Posted in Education, Material Handling Equipment
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