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Solving Distribution Space Constraints and Preparing for Growth

Max Rekowski
April 30, 2025
Ever tried cramming one last outfit into an already overstuffed suitcase? You push, you fold, you...Read More
Tags: goods to person systems, order picking, cube storage, automation journey, space constraints, Adore Me, scalability
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Optimize Warehouse Labor with Material Handling Automation

Drew Bruno
April 16, 2025
Labor and resource planning has always been a moving target. Even the most well-run warehouse or...Read More
Tags: Order fulfillment, workforce flexibility, automation journey, labor planning
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Achieving SLAs with Material Handling Automation

Corey Wooten
April 09, 2025
Your warehouse is running smoothly until an unexpected spike in orders disrupts fulfillment. A key...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, Order fulfillment, retail automation, warehouse automation, Customer SLAs
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Navigating Warehouse Distribution Complexity with a Single-Point Solution

Johnathan McRary, Landon Mumbower
April 02, 2025
Distribution operations are increasingly complex, with logistics teams managing the delicate...Read More
Tags: consulting, consulting studies, distribution, independent integrator, integration partner, warehouse operations, automated material handling
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Pio: Small-Scale Goods-to-Person Automation, Big Impact

Sean Struve
March 26, 2025
E-commerce and retail are evolving fast, and small to medium-sized businesses are at the center of...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, Order fulfillment, retail automation, autostore system, accessible automation, Pio
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Balancing Warehouse & DC Automation Trends and Partnerships

Kyle McMillin
March 12, 2025
Industrial automation has reached a pivotal moment where the promise of emerging technologies...Read More
Tags: case study, independent integrator, integration partner, material handling partner, premier automation integrator, automation in action
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Plan Your Automation Journey Through Virtual Commissioning

Shashi Kumar
March 05, 2025
The integration of emulation software and PLC represents a ground-breaking advancement in...Read More
Tags: industrial controls, warehouse automation, warehouse emulation, automated material handling, automation journey, digital twin, virtual commissioning
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Effective Change Management: The Key to Automation Adoption

Sheila Dooley
February 26, 2025
Automation in material handling is often celebrated for its ability to increase speed, accuracy and...Read More
Tags: change management, communication, employee engagement, material handling automation equipment, warehouse automation, automation journey, accessible automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

GEODIS’ Automation Journey: High-Throughput Omnichannel Order Fulfillment

Dan Cahalan, Johnathan McRary
February 19, 2025
When Maurice’s, a women’s retail fashion brand, set out to reimagine its distribution strategy, it...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, Order fulfillment, autostore system, omnichannel
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SMC's Automation Journey: Doubles Picking and Increases Same-Day Shipments

Austin Trusty, Joe Campbell
February 12, 2025
Growth. Striving for a $2 billion annual revenue goal, SMC Corporation needed a facility and...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, material handling system integration, exacta intralogistics software, SMC, hytrol conveyor, industrial distribution, pneumatics industry
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Small Automation, Big Impact: Problem-Solving Through Entry-Level Material Handling Automation Solut

Joe Campbell
February 05, 2025
When we think about material handling automation, we often picture large-scale systems requiring...Read More
Tags: carton flow rack, Conveyor System, Order fulfillment, pick modules, Nine Line Apparel, Sur La Table
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Maximizing Warehouse Automation: Configuring AutoStore for High-Throughput

Jason Blackney
January 29, 2025
The future of warehousing lies in optimizing every aspect of your operation. The AutoStore system,...Read More
Tags: goods to person systems, retail automation, high-density storage, autostore system, industrial distribution, high-throughput, small parts distribution
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Evolution of Pick Modules: Efficiency Meets Innovation

Blake Bearden
January 22, 2025
In today’s fast-paced order fulfillment landscape, fulfillment centers power the seamless shopping...Read More
Tags: autonomous vehicles, batch picking, carton flow rack, Conveyor System, pick modules, Pick to Light, put to light
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Efficient, Sustainable, Scalable: How AutoStore and PackSize Transform Fulfillment Center Operations

Jack Dean
January 15, 2025
When designing a material handling automation solution, success often comes down to choosing the...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, box erectors, ecommerce, efficient packaging, goods to person systems, Order fulfillment, PackSize
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Optimizing a Specialty Retail DC with Scalable Automation Solutions

Drew Ruether
January 08, 2025
As retail e-commerce continues to evolve, the pressure to adapt and scale efficiently has never...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce, goods to person systems, Order fulfillment, retail automation, apparel and footwear
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Warehouse Robots: Are Collaborative Robotic Palletizers the Best Fit for Your Application?

Christian Willis
December 11, 2024
Once companies decide to automate their warehouses or manufacturing facilities, choosing the...Read More
Tags: Case Palletizing, cobots, collaborative robots, Industrial Robotics, stackorder
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Product Storage & Retrieval: Goods-to-Person and Traditional Shuttle Systems

Jason Blackney
December 04, 2024
Every movement within a distribution center or warehouse, from picking to replenishment, impacts...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval, AutoStore, goods to person systems, high-density storage, high-throughput, shuttle systems
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

AI-Based Robotic Depalletizing vs. Robotic Layer Depalletizing

Mitch Stevens
November 20, 2024
Manually unloading pallets is a time-intensive, repetitive process that can lead to physical...Read More
Tags: AI, Full Layer Palletizing, industrial robotics systems, depalletizing, AI robotics
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Planning for Warehouse Automation: Where to Begin?

Matthew Theriault-Thompson
November 13, 2024
“Let’s look at this thing from a standpoint of status. What do we got on the spacecraft that’s...Read More
Tags: consulting, systems integration, warehouse automation, automation journey, accessible automation
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3 Key Technologies to Automate Inbound Pallet Handling

Arlan Ohrt, Eric Kinn, Michael Yochum
November 06, 2024
Building, storing and moving pallets is often what most people think of when they hear the word...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), Industrial Robotics, pallet conveyor, pallet handling, robotic palletizer
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Applying Theory of Constraints Principles: A Case Study

Anshul Singh
October 30, 2024
In today's dynamic business landscape, companies face numerous external challenges such as...Read More
Tags: consulting, Order fulfillment, warehouse operations, Theory of Constraints
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Efficiency Power of AutoStore Systems

Jason Blackney
October 23, 2024
Is your warehouse struggling with inefficiencies, space constraints or the need for faster...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, goods to person, order fulfillment automation, automated picking, high-throughput
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News

Pallet Shuttle Systems: The Silent Engine of your Warehouse

Will Blount
October 09, 2024
Pallet storage is the silent engine of any warehouse or manufacturing facility. It’s the backbone...Read More
Tags: pallet handling system, robotic shuttle systems, pallet runner, movu, radioshuttle, pallet automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Driving Economic Growth: Honoring Our Manufacturing Team on Manufacturing Day

Jim Clark
October 02, 2024
This coming Friday, October 4, we celebrate Manufacturing Day, it's a perfect time to pause and...Read More
Tags: Bastian Solutions, manufacturing day
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Automation Success Starts with the End Goal: Why System-Wide Thinking Matters in Material Handling

Ahmed Arif
September 25, 2024
Automation solves many operational challenges in today’s forward-thinking warehouses, distribution...Read More
Tags: consulting studies, material handling system integration, premier automation integrator, automated material handling, automation success
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Maximizing Efficiency: The Critical Role of Robotic Simulations in System Design

Michael Cunningham
September 18, 2024
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, businesses are increasingly relying on automation...Read More
Tags: 3-D simulations, Industrial Robotics, Robotic Simulations, premier automation integrator, automation system simulation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

A Glimpse into the Future of Engineering

Steven Hogg
September 11, 2024
In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of engineers is more critical than ever. As technology...Read More
Tags: engineering careers, premier automation integrator, automated material handling
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Navigating Fire Suppression Requirements in Canada for Material Handling Automation Equipment

Kevin Auger
September 04, 2024
Fire safety is a critical concern in warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution facilities due to...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, Canada, consulting, goods to person systems, integration partner, fire suppression requirements, Canada fire code
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Articulated Robots and Gantry Robots: A Comprehensive Comparison

Josh Reed
August 28, 2024
In the ever-evolving world of automation, selecting the right robotic system for your application...Read More
Tags: articulated robots, Fanuc Robotics, industrial robotics systems, gantry robot, premier automation integrator
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Conveyor Control Reimagined

Sam Osterhout
August 07, 2024
In modern material handling warehouses, efficient product transport through conveyor systems plays...Read More
Tags: Conveyor System, dc conveyor, material handling system, automated material handling, conveyor control card, conveyor director control card, AC Conveyor
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Unlocking the True Potential of Your Material Handling Automation Investment with Technical Training

Natalie Benshoof
July 31, 2024
You've invested in a material handling automation system, eagerly anticipating its transformative...Read More
Tags: automated systems, warehouse operations, automated material handling, automated solutions training
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Robotic Bag Palletizing: Making Light of Heavy, Difficult Lifting

Trent Wideman
July 24, 2024
Most manufacturers are well aware that manual palletizing is no easy job. Awkward movements,...Read More
Tags: Bag Palletizing, industrial robotics systems
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Strategic Operations in Warehouses: Enhancing Efficiency Through Automation

Carlos Minjares
July 17, 2024
“The first rule of any technology used in a business is that automation applied to an efficient...Read More
Tags: consulting, integration partner, systems integration, warehouse automation, intralogistics software, premier automation integrator, accessible automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

A Deep Dive Into Revolutionizing India’s Ecommerce Warehouse Operations

Nithin
July 10, 2024
Ecommerce warehousing involves storing, organizing, and managing goods in the supply chain for...Read More
Tags: AGV, automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), autonomous vehicles, Conveyor System, ecommerce order fulfillment, India, product sortation, retail automation, Make in India
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Impact of Material Handling Automation on McDougall & Sons' Cherry Production

Trever Hofman
June 27, 2024
From orchard to market: See how advanced automation and data analytics from RH Brown, now proudly...Read More
Tags: Case Palletizing, conveyor systems, food and bev, warehouse automation, RH Brown, McDougall
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

5 Benefits of Effective Warehouse Mechanical, Software and Automation Solutions Training

Alyssa Mackin, Breanna Finley
June 12, 2024
We’ve seen it time and time again with various customers, across industries. Your automated...Read More
Tags: automation software, Customer Support, premier automation integrator, automation solutions training, mechanical automation support
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Driving Efficiency and Growth Through Warehouse Automation and a Customer-Focused Approach

Sheila Dooley
June 05, 2024
How do companies navigate the complexities of material handling and warehouse automation to meet...Read More
Tags: customer communication, premier automation integrator, automated material handling, SMC, customer-focused
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How Accessible Automation Can Optimize Distribution Amid Seasonal Fluctuations

Alex Haines, Matt Kuper
May 29, 2024
Distribution centers are increasingly at the mercy of fluctuating demand, a challenge amplified by...Read More
Tags: box erectors, Conveyor System, goods to person systems, ancillary equipment, premier automation integrator, accessible automation, whitepaper
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Maximizing Efficiency: Eliminating Space Constraints with Material Handling Automation Solutions

Johnathan McRary
May 22, 2024
Picture this: your organization is set for growth, but you're trapped in what feels like a...Read More
Tags: autonomous vehicles, AutoStore, consulting, goods to person systems, scallog, automated material handling, space limitations
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

When is Standardized Software a Good Fit for Your Warehouse Automation

Sarah McKee
May 15, 2024
Historically, intralogistics software providers have been known for providing very customized...Read More
Tags: Conveyor System, goods to person systems, intralogistics software, exacta intralogistics software
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The Whole Picture: Full Warehouse Scope Needed for Effective WES Integration

John Young
May 08, 2024
It’s easy to think of a WES (warehouse execution system) as a “plug-and-play” software solution for...Read More
Tags: integration partner, WES, exacta warehouse execution system, premier automation integrator, exacta intralogistics software, software integration
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Bastian Solutions at Intralogistics & Warehousing Expo

Stephany Cardinali
May 01, 2024
The economic market landscape is a whirlwind of change, driven by an expanding population and...Read More
Tags: consulting, Conveyor System, material handling system integration, Bastian Solutions Conveyor, India Intralogistics
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Continuous Improvement with Goods to Person Technology

Claire McDonald
April 24, 2024
When new material handling automation equipment is introduced to a manufacturing or distribution...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, goods to person systems, Kaizen, toyota production system, scallog, gtp
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Streamlining Logistics: How Automation is Reshaping Warehouse Operations

Prakash Kumar Baskaran
April 17, 2024
Automation is not merely a buzzword; it's a transformative force reshaping the landscape of...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), autonomous vehicles, consulting, goods to person systems, industrial robotics systems, warehouse operations
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Bastian Solutions at Logistics World Summit & Expo 2024

Stephany Cardinali
April 10, 2024
Whether your company is headquartered or has locations in Central America, you know how important...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval, autonomous vehicles, AutoStore, goods to person systems, Mexico, ML2 Mini Load AV, Logistics World Summit
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian Mexico, Industry News

Understanding Material Flow in Automated Handling and Fulfillment

Landon Mumbower
April 03, 2024
You’re walking into a bustling warehouse, where the air buzzes with the orchestrated hum of voices,...Read More
Tags: consulting, Order fulfillment, automated material handling, material flow
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Optimizing Warehouse Efficiency through Human-Automation Collaboration

Mebin Scaria
March 27, 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern warehouses, the integration of automation has changed the way...Read More
Tags: operational efficiency, warehouse automation, automated material handling, human expertise
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Considering Robotic Depalletizing? Evaluate These 3 Key Factors First

Trent Wideman
March 20, 2024
Does your facility have labor intensive, ergonomically challenging or repetitive operations that...Read More
Tags: end of arm tools, industrial robotics systems, depalletizing, robotic depalletizing
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Efficiency and Safety: Navigation in Industrial AVs

Kyle McMillin
March 13, 2024
Within the realm of industrial vehicle automation, the terms “dynamic path planning” and “obstacle...Read More
Tags: AGVs, autonomous vehicles, industrial automation, warehouse automation, AMR, autonomous mobile robotics, automated material handling, agv navigation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

MODEX 2024: Where Your Automation Journey Begins

Grace Stafford, Katie Smith
February 28, 2024
As a leading systems integrator, Bastian Solutions understands material handling solutions do not...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), Industrial Robotics, MODEX, warehouse automation, ML2 Mini Load AV, automation journey, engineering your competitive edge, warehouse system integration
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Meeting Retail's New Demands: Bastian Solutions at RILA LINK 2024

Bailey Ludlam
February 21, 2024
Remaining competitive means staying ahead of retail's rapid changes, such as complex omnichannel...Read More
Tags: e-commerce fulfillment, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, retail automation, omnichannel, RILA Link
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Unique Advantage of Bastian Solutions: A Complete Material Handling Systems Integrator

Aaron Jones
February 14, 2024
In warehouse automation and material handling systems, companies typically fall into two...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), Conveyor System, goods to person systems, Industrial Robotics, Bastian Solutions, premier automation integrator, leading technologies
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Conveyor Technologies Transforming Indian Small-to-Medium Companies

Raghuraja Prabhu
February 07, 2024
Efficiently moving items is the name of the game in material handling and the number one player is...Read More
Tags: conveyor systems, India, transport conveyor, Make in India, gravity roller conveyors, custom conveyor
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Addressing Labor Shortages and Turnover in Material Handling with Automated Picking Solutions

Will Blount
January 31, 2024
In the dynamic warehouse operations and logistics industry, a prominent issue consistently arises...Read More
Tags: automation software, Exacta, goods to person systems, industrial robotics systems, robotic picking, automated picking
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Key Distribution Center Operational Considerations for a New Year

Mike Senuta
January 24, 2024
Peak season has come and gone. Happy New Year! As we close the door on a busy holiday season, it’s...Read More
Tags: distribution center automation, labor, operational efficiency, warehouse operational considerations, workforce flexibility, automation investment, right-sized automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Beyond Automation: Building Long-Term Relationships for Operational Excellence

Joe Gobis
December 20, 2023
In today's dynamic and competitive business landscape, companies are constantly seeking ways to...Read More
Tags: automated systems, independent integrator, Material Handling Systems Integrator, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Elevate Your Warehouse Efficiency: Identifying Conveyor Opportunities

Lane Andrews
December 13, 2023
In the dynamic landscape of warehouse operations, efficiency is the cornerstone of success. As...Read More
Tags: accumulation conveyor, conveyor systems, Material Handling Systems Integrator, product sortation, Bastian Solutions Conveyor, pallet transport, transport conveyor
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3PLs and Material Handling Integration

Larry Townsley
December 06, 2023
When people hear the term 3PL, they might ask questions such as: “What is a 3PL?” A 3PL or...Read More
Tags: AGV, AS/RS, automated packing, Conveyor System, goods to person systems, material handling system integration, product sortation, sortation, warehouse automation, 3pl, third party logistics, ancillary equipment, AMR
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Choosing the Right Conveyor System for Festive Season Demand

Vatsal Rathod
November 15, 2023
The festive or peak season is one of the busiest times for companies, especially those in the...Read More
Tags: accumulation conveyor, Conveyor System, India, sortation, peak season, India festive season, transport conveyor
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Clear the Fog of Peak Season: 4-Step Process

Ahmed Arif
November 01, 2023
The fog of peak season. Does this sound like a similar experience to all warehouse operations team...Read More
Tags: consulting, distribution, Engineering Studies, Kaizen, material handling system integration, retail distribution, toyota production system, peak season, throughput, Bastian Solutions
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Self-Driving Forklifts: The Future of Pallet Transportation

Kyle McMillin
October 25, 2023
The fascination with automation has been amplified by the rise of AI (artificial intelligence) and...Read More
Tags: AGVs, autonomous vehicles, Forklifts, CB18 AGF, pallet transport, self-driving vehicles
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Bridging the Labor Gap: Common Warehouse Automation Considerations

Johnathan McRary
October 18, 2023
The ongoing labor shortage crisis is being felt across various sectors, with warehousing being no...Read More
Tags: consulting, consulting studies, labor, warehouse automation, automated material handling, labor shortage, labor availability
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Bridging the Labor Gap: Warehouse Automation's Role in Addressing Labor Shortages

Johnathan McRary
October 11, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving global economy, industries are facing a unique challenge: labor...Read More
Tags: industrial automation, labor, warehouse automation, autonomous mobile robotics, automated material handling, labor shortage, labor availability
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Elevating Dock Operations with Telescopic Conveyors

Sriram Bandal
October 04, 2023
To meet the escalating customer demands, optimizing the movement of goods is now more crucial than...Read More
Tags: conveyor systems, dock equipment, ergonomics, trailer loading, trailer unloading
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Quality in Everything We Do: Fork Trucks to Cranes to System Integration

Adam Cole
September 27, 2023
Conceptually, material handling is simple – store products and move products. Officially defined...Read More
Tags: quality, Bastian Solutions, Toyota Advanced Logistics Company, viastore, Vanderlande, Toyota Week
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Past, Present and Future of Retail Supply Chain

Greg Conner
September 20, 2023
With the global pandemic only a few years behind us, rising diesel prices, supply chain shortages...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, Industrial Robotics, retail, retail automation, microfulfillment
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Understanding the Difference Between Safety Devices in Material Handling Automation Systems

Josh Reed
September 13, 2023
In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, automation has become an integral part of...Read More
Tags: automation system safety, autonomous vehicles, Conveyor System, industrial automation, industrial robotics systems, automated material handling
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Trickle-Down Effect of Right-Sized Packaging

Jack Dean
September 06, 2023
The average box is 40% too large for its contents and eliminating excess volume would result in 24...Read More
Tags: automated packing, case packing systems, retail automation, omnichannel, right-sized packaging
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

The Ins and Outs of Automated Inbound Palletizing

Mitch Stevens
August 30, 2023
For many distribution centers, unloading trailers and placing inbound product on pallets can be...Read More
Tags: automatic mixed pallet building, Bag Palletizing, Case Palletizing, Receiving operations, robotic palletizers
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Is It Time for Warehouse Automation? Identifying the Need

Harish Kulkarni
August 24, 2023
Are you considering refining your warehouse operations and improving customer satisfaction? One of...Read More
Tags: consulting studies, material handling system integrators, warehouse automation, DC operations, automated material handling
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Pack Expo 2023: The Trickle-Down Effect of Automating End of Line Operations

Grace Stafford
August 09, 2023
The world of automation is more complicated than it has ever been, with several emerging technology...Read More
Tags: automated packing, Conveyor System, efficient packaging, robotic palletizers, right-sized packaging, CB18 AGF, Pack Expo
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for Enhanced Efficiency & Seamless Automation

Shamanth Rao
July 19, 2023
AMRs (autonomous mobile robots) have emerged as a distribution or manufacturing operation...Read More
Tags: Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), autonomous vehicles, goods to person systems, parcel handling, order picking, AMR, autonomous mobile robotics
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

4 DC Design Focus Areas: Beyond Automated Warehouse Technology

Adam Cole
July 12, 2023
Streamlining the complex processes of getting products from inbound receiving to outbound truck...Read More
Tags: DC Automation, lean optimization, optimizing building space, automation training
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News, The Supply Chain

Digging into the Data: Understanding Leading vs. Lagging Metrics and Setting Effective KPI Targets

Katie Hokanson
June 28, 2023
In today's data-driven world, organizations rely on KPIs (key performance indicators) to measure...Read More
Tags: improving efficiency, Kaizen, operational efficiency, warehouse automation, warehouse efficiency, DC operations, KPIs
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Meet Any Market Intralogistics Challenge with a Dynamic Alliance of Innovation and Trust

Jose Bejarano
June 21, 2023
In the ever-evolving realm of logistics and supply chain management, innovation is the linchpin....Read More
Tags: Bastian Solutions, premier automation integrator, Toyota Advanced Logistics Company
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Enhancing Efficiency in Indian Industries with Advanced Conveyor Systems

Ramesh Gudennavar
June 14, 2023
Efficient and streamlined operations are vital for the success of any industry. In India, companies...Read More
Tags: belt conveyor, conveyor systems, India, motorized roller conveyor, sortation, Bastian Solutions Conveyor
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Leveraging Cobots in Modern Warehouses

Steven Hogg
June 01, 2023
Collaborative robots’ (cobots) popularity has grown in recent years for their ability to work...Read More
Tags: cobots, collaborative robots, industrial automation, Industrial Robotics
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Maintaining SOX Compliance with Intralogistics Software

Nick VanWallaghen
May 24, 2023
If your company is publicly traded, there's a good chance you’ve heard the term “SOX” before. The...Read More
Tags: goods to person systems, intralogistics software, premier automation integrator, exacta intralogistics software, SOX compliance
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Closing the Automation Gap with Intralogistics Software

Sean MacPhee
May 17, 2023
Robotic order picking and sorting are becoming key technologies in warehouse automation and often...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, goods to person systems, goods to robot, WCS, WES, automation system innovation, Tompkins Robotics, Bastian Solutions SmartPick, exacta intralogistics software
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Optimizing Warehouse Operations: Avoiding Common Mistakes with Advanced Automation Technologies

Priety Thakur
May 10, 2023
Warehouses are an integral part of the supply chain management system of any organization for...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval, consulting, optimizing building space, Pick to Light, warehouse optimization, warehouse operations
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Expanding WMS Functionality with WES Integration

Corey Wooten
May 03, 2023
While automation equipment is certainly a large factor in optimizing warehouse operations, it’s...Read More
Tags: automation software, Warehouse execution system, warehouse software, WMS, exacta intralogistics software
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Process and System Efficiency: You Can’t Improve What You Don’t Measure

Katie Hokanson
April 26, 2023
KPIs are quantifiable metrics used to measure the success of a particular process or system. They...Read More
Tags: consulting, Kaizen, operational efficiency, process improvement, warehouse automation, warehouse efficiency, KPIs, key performance indicators
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

ProMat Recap: The Future of AGVs is Here

Bailey Ludlam
April 19, 2023
Bastian Solutions was once again excited to attend ProMat at McCormick Place in Chicago. This...Read More
Tags: AGVs, industrial automation, material handling integrator, ProMat, automation system innovation, Bastian Solutions SmartPick, CB18 AGF, ML2 Mini Load AV, M10 Tug AV
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

10 Warehousing Challenges & Key Factors to Finding the Right Automation Solution

Ahmed Arif
April 12, 2023
Managing a distribution or manufacturing facility can be challenging. It can be very easy to get so...Read More
Tags: consulting, material handling system integration, warehouse automation, premier automation integrator, automation technologies
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Increase Operational Throughput Using the Theory of Constraints Principles

Anshul Singh
April 05, 2023
All inbound and outbound warehouse operations such as receiving, putaway, picking or packing, for...Read More
Tags: automation software, Order fulfillment, Pick to Light, warehouse efficiency, Theory of Constraints
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Bringing the Future to You at ProMat 2023

Grace Stafford, Katie Smith
March 15, 2023
The fierce competition for warehouse space and fulfillment labor combined with growing customer...Read More
Tags: AGVs, Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), autonomous vehicles, AutoStore, ProMat, Bastian Solutions, automation system innovation, Tompkins Robotics, Bastian Solutions SmartPick, ML2, ProMat 2023, Toyota Advanced Logistics Company
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Material Handling Solutions Fit for New England’s Pharma and High Tech Manufacturing

Matthew Koral
February 22, 2023
The New England area is well known as a center for academics, medicine, and high-tech...Read More
Tags: autonomous vehicles, goods to person systems, industrial robotics systems, pharma industry, pharmaceutical, Toyota Material Handling, New England, healthcare
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Interview Recap: Getting Started with Mobile Robotics

Bailey Ludlam
December 21, 2022
Recently, Bastian’s Autonomous Vehicles General Manager, Michael Marcum, spoke with other industry...Read More
Tags: AGV, autonomous vehicles, manufacturing automation, mobile robotics, AMR, autonomous mobile robotics
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Thrive During Peak Season: 3 Order Fulfillment Considerations

Alex Haines
December 07, 2022
Peak season is here. While Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the biggest sales days of the year, have...Read More
Tags: AGVs, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, retail automation, peak season, AMR, apparel and footwear
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Showcasing Resiliency at Pack Expo 2022

Katie Smith
October 12, 2022
Bastian Solutions’ team of engineers can help guide you through your automation journey. You can...Read More
Tags: autonomous vehicles, AutoStore, goods to person, robotic bin picking, Bastian Solutions SmartPick, PackExpo International, ML2
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Webcast Recap: Robotics Accelerates Retail Digitization

Grace Stafford
October 05, 2022
In a recent webcast, Matt Kohler, Bastian Solutions’ Applications Director, and other industry...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to robot, retail, robotic picking
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Cobots Address Labor Shortages for Friesens Corporation

Trent Wideman
September 28, 2022
Facing increased customer demand, space limitations and limited labor resources, Friesens...Read More
Tags: cobots, industrial automation, Industrial Robotics, book distribution
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, Industry News

Três fatores principais no design de produção de goods to person

Brent Davis, Nicolas Sales
September 22, 2022
Como integradora independente, a Bastian Solutions trabalha com diversas tecnologias e marcas. Como...Read More
Tags: consulting, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person, Portuguese
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian South America, Industry News

New Goods-to-Robot Systems Take E-Fulfillment to the Next Level

Matt Kohler
September 21, 2022
Over two decades ago, the internet made its way into households, retail, and manufacturing...Read More
Tags: artificial intelligence, e-fulfillment, ecommerce, goods to robot, Industrial Robotics, robotic picking
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

3 Key Mistakes to Avoid in Micro-fulfillment Technology Selection

Alex Haines
September 14, 2022
Bringing products as close and as fast as possible to customers triggered a new way of looking at...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, retail, grocery, micro-fulfillment, dark stores
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

How Toyota's Narrow Aisle and Automation Solutions Can Help Increase Productivity

Tara Holland
September 07, 2022
No matter the industry, demand for products and services is at an all-time high. This increase in...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval, autonomous vehicles, Forklifts, toyota production system, narrow aisle storage
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, The Supply Chain

Micro-fulfillment: From Small Warehouses to Cities

Bailey Ludlam
August 30, 2022
In supply chain, decentralization makes it possible to obtain small urban warehouses which help to...Read More
Tags: goods to person, retail automation, scallog, grocery ecommerce
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

BlueBotics: Bringing Interoperability to AGVs and AMRs Today

Bailey Ludlam
August 24, 2022
Easier than ever to integrate into operations, AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and AMRs...Read More
Tags: AGVs, automated guided vehicles, autonomous vehicles, AMR, autonomous mobile robotics, bluebotics
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

¿Qué es el Microfulfillment?

Carlos Candia
August 11, 2022
Sin duda alguna, el “microfulfillment” es un concepto que se está volviendo tendencia dentro de los...Read More
Tags: goods to person, Order fulfillment, micro-fulfillment, microfulfillment, dark stores
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian Mexico, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Autonomous Vehicles: Bringing Flexibility to Indian Warehouse Operations

Manjunath D
August 09, 2022
Autonomous vehicles such as AGVs (automated guided vehicles) and AMRs (autonomous mobile robots)...Read More
Tags: AGV, autonomous vehicles, Industry 4.0, AMR, India AGV market
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

3 Parcel Shipment Direct-to-Consumer Opportunity Areas

John Young, Will Saucer
August 03, 2022
It’s no secret that, since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, foot traffic in brick-and-mortar...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person, goods to robot, Order fulfillment, direct to consumer
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Reimagining Order Fulfillment with Robotic Piece Picking Solutions [Infographic]

Bailey Ludlam, Clay Britton
July 13, 2022
Transform warehouse operations to achieve smarter, more accurate, 24/7 order fulfillment with piece...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, robotic piece picking, robotic bin picking
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

3 Steps to Choosing Material Handling Technologies that Last

Bastian Himmeroeder
July 06, 2022
Technology advancements are being made all the time, whether it’s new gadgets or software. In fact,...Read More
Tags: goods to robot, innovation, material handling technologies, AMR, autonomous mobile robotics, automation system innovation
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

Optimizing the Outbound Logistics Process

Sriram Bandal
June 29, 2022
With the boom in the ecommerce market, companies will have to optimize outbound processes in order...Read More
Tags: AGVs, Conveyor System, sortation, ancillary equipment, AMR, outbound handling
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News

Small Scale Robotic Automation Drives a Big Impact for Gerrie Electric’s Distribution

Jacob Notten
June 15, 2022
“Our existing 26,000 square foot facility was just not enough.” Gerrie Electric turned to small...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, case study, goods to person, WES
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

L'automatisation à petite échelle génère un grand impact pour la distribution de Gerrie Electric

Jacob Notten
June 15, 2022
« Notre installation existante de 26 000 pieds carrés n’était tout simplement plus suffisante »....Read More
Tags: AutoStore, case study, goods to person, WES
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

5 Common Mistakes in Distribution Center Operation Design

Adam Cole
June 08, 2022
Before products can be sent on their way to individual doorsteps or stores, there are a lot of...Read More
Tags: consulting, DC Automation, operational efficiency, DC operations
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News

Workplace Health: Ergonomics, Safety and Health Enhanced by Logistics Robots

Bailey Ludlam
May 25, 2022
Post originally published and provided courtesy of Scallog. In order to coordinate and absorb those...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person, retail automation, safety in the workplace
Posted in Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

How to Navigate Significant Shifts When Upgrading Warehouse Software

Corey Wooten
May 18, 2022
Supply chains and warehouse operations are under a spotlight with many moving towards adding small-...Read More
Tags: automation software, Exacta, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Is Pick to Light Right for You? Streamline Picking Processes with Easy, Visual Cues

Kevin Niehoff
April 27, 2022
Are you looking for a way to eliminate waste within your picking process? Are you struggling to...Read More
Tags: automation software, ecommerce, Pick to Light, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Outfitting Industrial Robots for Extreme Warehouse Environments

Joe Brandt
April 20, 2022
Hot, cold, corrosive – these environments, and more, inherently require a little extra care when it...Read More
Tags: industrial automation, Industrial Robotics
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, Industry News, Manufacturing, Material Handling Equipment

Automation is Becoming the New Normal in India Warehousing

Sriram Bandal
March 29, 2022
The warehousing industry has grown in the last few years by becoming more intentionally planned,...Read More
Tags: AGVs, autonomous vehicles, ecommerce order fulfillment, India, sortation, warehouse automation, robotic picking, AMR
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Goods to Person: What Works Best, Where and When? [Infographic]

Bailey Ludlam, Matt Kohler
March 23, 2022
The question for today’s modern warehouses is no longer when should we automate, but how and where...Read More
Tags: AGV, automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), AutoStore, goods to person, goods to person systems, infographic, scallog
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Achieving Success with Goods to Person Starts with Software

Chris Bratten
March 17, 2022
With all this innovation and growth in the goods to person warehouse automation sector, it’s vital...Read More
Tags: automation software, AutoStore, goods to person, Perfect Pick, WES
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

Creating Warehouse Extensibility: Goods to Person and Robotic AI

Matt Kohler
March 09, 2022
Adapting to uncertain markets, goods to person continues to prove to be a robust foundation for...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, goods to person, Order fulfillment, robotic picking
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Latin America’s Largest AutoStore Brings Innovation for Dafiti Group Retail Ecommerce

Carlos Galbiati
March 02, 2022
Featuring capacity for goods to person system storage of 3.6 million products, Dafiti Group’s...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, Exacta, retail, retail automation
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian South America, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Maior AutoStore da América Latina traz inovação para o comércio eletrônico de varejo do Dafiti Group

Carlos Galbiati
March 02, 2022
Com capacidade de armazenamento de 3,6 milhões de produtos, o mais novo armazém do Grupo Dafiti,...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, Portuguese, retail automation, South America
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian South America, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

El sistema AutoStore más grande de Latinoamérica aporta innovación al comercio electrónico minorista

Carlos Galbiati
March 02, 2022
Con una capacidad del sistema de almacenamiento de 3,6 millones de “productos a persona”, el nuevo...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce order fulfillment, retail automation, Spanish
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian South America, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Warehouse Safety Clothing: Top Comfortable, Durable Options to Wear Onsite

Carolyn Barber
December 29, 2021
When working at a warehouse, distribution or manufacturing facility, personnel must balance...Read More
Tags: automation system safety, ergonomics, warehouse safety
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

PUMA’s DC Automation Thrives Amid Pandemic Retail Peak Season Shifts

Bailey Ludlam, Patrick Miner
November 10, 2021
Designed for agility and growth, PUMA’s new Indianapolis distribution center was immediately put to...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, case study, DC Automation, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, retail automation, 3pl, PUMA
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

When is it Time to Introduce Automated Vehicles to Your Distribution Center?

Tara Holland
November 01, 2021
How do you determine when it’s time to integrate an automated vehicle solution in your DC...Read More
Tags: AGV, AGVs, Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), automated guided vehicles, autonomous vehicles, distribution center
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, Material Handling Equipment, The Supply Chain

Strengthening Supply Chain Operations During India's Peak Festive Season

Vinayak Bhat
October 26, 2021
Festive season 2021 is expected to bring numerous opportunities for retailers and ecommerce...Read More
Tags: India, international projects, retail automation, retail supply chain, peak season
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News, The Supply Chain

More than a 3D Model: Emulation “Digital Twin” Warehouse Visualization

Bryan Evans
October 20, 2021
Emulation and digital twins are powerful tools that can provide some very real benefits in the...Read More
Tags: 3-D simulations, 3D models, automation controls, warehouse operations, warehouse emulation
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News

Tompkins Robotics: Automating Hyperlocal and DC Sortation from End to End

Bailey Ludlam
October 13, 2021
In today’s global market – facing an acceleration in ecommerce and managing the impact of the...Read More
Tags: DC Automation, Order fulfillment, autonomous mobile robotics, Tompkins Robotics
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Finding the Right Automation for Grocery Ecommerce: 3 Proven Technologies

Alex Haines
September 15, 2021
By now, we all know the headache that is the world of grocery ecommerce. Between a global pandemic,...Read More
Tags: ecommerce order fulfillment, grocery, microfulfillment, grocery ecommerce
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Richelieu Streamlines Order Fulfillment for Improved Customer Experience

Kevin Auger
August 05, 2021
Serving more than 80,000 customers in both Canada and the United States, Richelieu aimed to...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, Canada, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person, HMI, retail automation
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

AutoStore: Designing Future-Proof Automation Technology

Bailey Ludlam
May 19, 2021
Scalability and flexibility are no doubt the focus of today and the future in distribution and...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce, goods to person, goods to person systems, Order fulfillment, 3pl
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Scallog: Creating a Resilient Solution for the Future of Warehouse Logistics

Bailey Ludlam
April 28, 2021
Dynamic and easily scalable, goods to person technologies have risen to the forefront of order...Read More
Tags: goods to person, goods to person systems, mobile robotics, Order fulfillment, scallog
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Employee Development: Path to a Lean Supply Chain

Sean (Satoshi) Ito
April 14, 2021
As a fundamental element, supply chain and logistics requires delivering a quality product to the...Read More
Tags: corporate culture, employee training, good project managers, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, Project Management, teamwork, toyota production system, lean management, distribution center operations
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, Manufacturing, Project Management, The Supply Chain

Investments are Causing Massive Disruption in the Automation and Robotics Field

Alex Haines
March 17, 2021
The amount of new technologies emerging to support distribution and supply chain automation is also...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, Bastian Robotics, goods to person, supply chain, opex suresort, AMR, future of supply chain, supply chain industry news, autonomous mobile robotics, gtp, supply chain private investors
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

3 Key Lessons for New Year DC Throughput Efficiencies & Adaptability

Jason Tenorio
January 19, 2021
We’ve all heard some variation of the saying “Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste” but how good are we...Read More
Tags: consulting, distribution center automation, facility planning, improving efficiency, distribution center, throughput, adaptability
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

Microfulfillment Part 2: Pros and Cons

Greg Conner
July 29, 2020
The term “microfulfillment center” has quickly become one of the top buzzwords in material...Read More
Tags: automation, AutoStore, ecommerce, Perfect Pick, retail, micro-fulfillment, warehouse, microfulfillment, robot, electronics
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Business and Consulting, Industry News, Material Handling Equipment

Promoting Warehouse Worker Safety Post-COVID-19

Jason Nowak
June 23, 2020
During this global coronavirus pandemic, people are concerned with protecting themselves and their...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, Perfect Pick, covid 19, pandemic, t-Sort, employee safety, warehouse
Posted in System Automation, Business and Consulting, Industry News, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

A Thank You to Essential Businesses and Personnel

Bastian Solutions
March 30, 2020
Without the world of supply chain – truck drivers, factory employees, maintenance crews and retail...Read More
Tags: covid 19, appreciation, warehouse workers
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

How COVID-19 Will Permanently Change your Omni-Channel Supply Chain

Alex Haines
March 19, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to force unprecedented shut downs, will the resulting changes to...Read More
Tags: customer experience, ecommerce order fulfillment, omni-channel distribution, omni-channel fulfillment, retail supply chain, supply chain, covid 19, coronavirus, natural disaster
Posted in Industry News

MODEX 2020: A Lesson in Resiliency

Bastian Solutions
March 17, 2020
Despite fears of the COVID-19 pandemic amidst the biggest trade show of the year, the supply chain...Read More
Tags: material handling, MODEX, supply chain, trade shows
Posted in Industry News

The Prime Effect, Labor Shortages, and Dynamic Economy: A Glance at the 2020 Market

Maggie Moran
December 04, 2019
While impossible to predict, certain market trends can give us an idea on what to expect in the...Read More
Tags: logistics trends, market trends, supply chain trends
Posted in Industry News

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

The Southeast U.S. Provides Big Opportunity for Business

Stefanie Hardy
March 18, 2016
With MODEX 2016 right around the corner, I took some time to speak with our Atlanta regional...Read More
Tags: Atlanta, economy, logistics
Posted in Industry News, The Supply Chain

Competitive DC Growth Nationally Drives Need for Space Efficiency

Thomas Cutler
January 26, 2016
The Journal of Commerce reported that big-box distribution facilities of 500,000 to more than 1...Read More
Tags: industrial real estate, space efficiency, warehouse layout
Posted in Business and Consulting, Industry News, The Supply Chain

What’s the Impact of Cyber Monday Beating Black Friday?

Thomas Cutler
January 05, 2016
For the very first time in American consumer shopping history, Cyber Monday generated more revenue...Read More
Tags: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, e-commerce, industrial real estate
Posted in Industry News

4 Signs a Small- to Mid-Sized Company Needs Order Fulfillment Automation

Stefanie Hardy
August 25, 2014
You don’t need a giant distribution center rivaling Amazon or Wal-Mart to benefit from automation....Read More
Tags: BHFO, e-commerce, order fulfillment automation, Perfect Pick, Petzl
Posted in Business and Consulting, Industry News, New Trends and Technologies

Why Did You Become an Engineer?

Stefanie Hardy
February 20, 2014
In honor of Engineers Week, we asked some of our team members why they choose an engineering...Read More
Tags: DiscoverE, engineering, engineering careers, Engineers Week
Posted in Business and Consulting, Industry News

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

Logistics Gets a Taste of the Spotlight

Sheila Dooley
September 19, 2013
Logistics professionals are the unsung hero of the retail industry, ensuring consumers get the...Read More
Tags: Amazon Supply, logistics trends, supply chain visibility
Posted in Industry News, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Global Supply Chains Going Local

SPS Chauhan
September 21, 2012
Most of us are familiar with the phrase: “think globally, act locally.” Though it might be...Read More
Tags: asia-pacific, local supply chains, manufacturing, reshoring
Posted in Industry News, The Supply Chain

The Summer Olympics Meets Logistics

Chris Bratten
July 18, 2012
In about two weeks, thousands of spectators will watch athletes from around the world compete in...Read More
Tags: logistics, LogistXGames, Olympics
Posted in Industry News

2012 World Ag Expo, Material Handling Automation, and Helping our Veterans

Blake Bearden
March 09, 2012
Recently, I attended the World Ag Expo at the International Agri-Center in Tulare, California. It...Read More
Tags: 2012 World Ag Expo, Ag Warriors Gala, Bakersfield, California, Material Handling automation
Posted in Industry News, Material Handling Equipment

It's a Great Day to Be an Engineer

Shelby Shay
September 26, 2011
Despite the economic downturn, engineering has been one of the least affected professions. In fact,...Read More
Tags: engineering careers, engineering degrees, Indianapolis
Posted in Business and Consulting, Industry News

Mixed Load Palletizing: Can it be done?

Bastian Solutions
July 15, 2010
The good news is that this long talked about concept has been proven within the last few years. ...Read More
Tags: Industrial Robotics, Mixed Load Palletizing, Order fulfillment, Robotic Palletizing
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics, Industry News
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