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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

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

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

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

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

Holiday Order Fulfillment Calls for An Omnichannel Approach

Alex Haines, Bailey Ludlam
November 29, 2023
Sales are on the rise again this holiday season and consumers are shopping in an omnichannel way....Read More
Tags: conveyor systems, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, retail automation, omnichannel
Posted in General Blogs, New Trends and Technologies

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Comprehensive Solution for Fluid Trailer Loading: ULTRA BLUE® Automated Robotic Truck Loader

Trent Wideman
March 08, 2023
Floor or fluid trailer loading is a common task that companies utilize to maximize the cube...Read More
Tags: fluid loading, Industrial Robotics, industrial robotics systems, trailer loading, ultra blue, floor truck loading, automated box loading
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

RH Brown: Industry-Leading Material Handling Solutions in the Pacific Northwest

Bailey Ludlam
February 09, 2022
In 2021, Bastian Solutions announced that RH Brown Co., a fourth-generation family-owned material...Read More
Tags: automation system, local supply chains, material handling system
Posted in General Blogs, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Solving India's Complex Supply Chain Integration Challenges

Vipin Kumar Ojha
January 11, 2022
This decade has seen the most dramatic shifts in technologies, especially in the adoption of...Read More
Tags: independent integrator, integration partner, warehouse automation, future of supply chain
Posted in General Blogs, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Black Friday, Cyber Monday: Last Minute Prep for Peak Season Operations

Matt Kuper
November 24, 2021
As we gear up for 2022, experts at Adobe predict we will be facing the first ever trillion dollar...Read More
Tags: Black Friday, Cyber Monday, ecommerce, retail automation, peak season, microfulfillment
Posted in General Blogs, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Getting Started with Custom Warehouse Automation Solutions Development

Drake Sayre
November 18, 2021
Unique challenges invite opportunities for custom automation solutions – custom design and...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), custom automation, tire handling, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, Manufacturing, New Trends and Technologies

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

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

PUMA’s Automation Evolution: Retail eFulfillment with Advanced Warehouse Systems

Patrick Miner
September 29, 2021
“Quite frankly, we were gonna burst.” Sports company PUMA was not only quickly outgrowing their...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, case study, DC Automation, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person systems, retail automation, 3pl, PUMA
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

You Need it When?! The Challenges of Same-Day Delivery

Blake Bearden, Joe Campbell
September 22, 2021
With continuing growth in ecommerce sales and mobile device usage, companies will need to master...Read More
Tags: e-commerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, goods to person, omni-channel distribution, retail automation, same-day delivery, microfulfillment, grocery ecommerce
Posted in 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

The Challenges of Grocery Ecommerce

Dustin Crandall
August 11, 2021
There’s no question that online grocery ordering is here to stay. Access to fresh produce, milk,...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, retail supply chain, grocery, microfulfillment
Posted in General Blogs, New Trends and Technologies

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

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

Automated Distribution: Bringing Innovation to Pharma Fulfillment at Knipper

Hunter Senn, Tim Brown
February 03, 2021
Now with access to 75% of the U.S. population with 2-day ground service, Knipper can deliver...Read More
Tags: case study, Exacta, Perfect Pick, pharma industry, Pick to Light, 3pl, third party logistics, exacta warehouse execution system, Perfect Pick HD, Knipper
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

Drones en la Cadena de Suministro

Carlos Candia
December 09, 2020
Era sólo cuestión de tiempo para que los proveedores logísticos, los integradores y las diferentes...Read More
Tags: automation, drones, Spanish, supply chain, espanol
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Bastian Mexico, New Trends and Technologies

Pandemic Accelerated Growth: 5 Ways AGVs and AMRs are an Asset to Your Operations

Chris Morgan
November 12, 2020
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) are transforming the way...Read More
Tags: automation, AGV, End of Arm Tools (EoAT), goods to person, industrial manufacturing, Industrial robots, retail, tuggers, 3pl, AMR
Posted in System Automation, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

5 Order Fulfillment Technologies to Keep an Eye On

Greg Conner
October 28, 2020
As an independent systems integrator, Bastian Solutions is constantly evaluating the latest...Read More
Tags: Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), goods to person, robotic shuttle systems, vertical lift module
Posted in Business and Consulting, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

Using an AutoStore ASRS as a Manufacturing WIP Storage Buffer

Ahmed Arif
October 22, 2020
With the advent of cube storage solutions, non-traditional ASRS have become more prevalent. In...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), AutoStore, goods to person, work in progress goods, cube storage
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

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

10 Types of Ancillary Equipment for Industrial Robotic Systems

Trent Wideman
September 03, 2020
Now, more than ever, companies struggle to staff industrial areas due to the ongoing labor...Read More
Tags: Industrial robots, material handling, pallet conveyor, pallet dispenser, robotic shuttle systems, vision systems, ancillary equipment
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Bastian Solutions Modular Sorter

Sam Osterhout
August 19, 2020
Due to the rapidly expanding industry of ecommerce, ease of installation and maintenance of...Read More
Tags: Conveyor, Conveyor System, conveyor system design, sortation, modular sorter
Posted in General Blogs, New Trends and Technologies

Implementing AGVs with Robotic Palletizing Systems

Scott Hendricks
August 05, 2020
An automated guided vehicle’s (AGV) key role when interacting with robots is the delivery/removal...Read More
Tags: AGV, Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), Robotic Palletizing, robot, automated vehicles
Posted in Industrial Robotics, Manufacturing, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

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

Delivering Best Buy's Supply Chain Transformation

Linda Grady
March 03, 2020
Learn how we helped Best Buy overhaul its omnichannel operations and supply chain network to stay...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, case study, distribution center automation, ecommerce order fulfillment, omni-channel distribution, omni-channel fulfillment
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

AutoStore Aims to Redefine Retail With Micro-Fulfillment

Tim Duket
January 08, 2020
AutoStore is redefining retail and customer service with an exciting new micro-fulfillment campaign...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, order fulfillment automation, retail automation, autostore system, micro-fulfillment
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

Automation is Here to Stay (and Improve Your Life)

Blake Bearden
November 21, 2019
I often get asked about automation’s effects on employment. Here are some lessons from history that...Read More
Tags: automation, lessons learned, history
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

Drones in Supply Chain

Carlos Candia
July 09, 2019
Drones are becoming increasingly popular in multiple industries, but will they ever become an...Read More
Tags: automation, drones, Technology
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

Major Trends That Will Drive Distribution Throughout the 2020s

Marvin Logan
June 13, 2019
Millennials, and their desire for choice and convenience, will drive requirements and expectations...Read More
Tags: logistics trends, supply chain trends
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

En quoi consiste l'AutoStore? (French)

June 04, 2019
L’AutoStore est un système automatisé de stockage et de récupération de type marchandises vers...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, goods to person systems, order fulfillment automation
Posted in General Blogs, New Trends and Technologies

The Rise of the Urban DC

Jeff Snyder
April 23, 2019
More and more people, especially young adults, are moving into cities. To reach this increasingly...Read More
Tags: distribution center automation, distribution center design, ecommerce order fulfillment, logistics, network design, omni-channel distribution, omni-channel fulfillment, retail distribution, retail supply chain
Posted in Business and Consulting, New Trends and Technologies

The Blockchain Supply Chain: Transparent and Traceable

Kelsey Bates
January 17, 2019
Modern supply chains are extremely complex, making it difficult to track provenance, production...Read More
Tags: information technology, supply chain visibility, Technology, blockchain
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Lessons From the Amazon Effect

John Knudsen
December 19, 2018
How the retail and material handling industries have evolved to service increasing...Read More
Tags: automation, consulting, customer service, e-commerce, ecommerce
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Comparing Internet of Things (IoT)-Based Asset Tracking Technologies: RFID vs. BLE

Natalie Benshoof
May 04, 2018
Searching for the right asset tracking solution can be daunting. Within the materials handling and...Read More
Tags: asset tracking, BlueTooth, Internet of Things (IoT), RFID
Posted in Internet of Things, New Trends and Technologies

How Can Internet of Things (IoT) Tracking Help Recover Assets?

Carlos Lemus, Natalie Benshoof
March 14, 2018
From theft to damaged goods, there is a disconnect in the current supply chain. The Internet of...Read More
Tags: asset tracking, Internet of Things, IoT, supply chain
Posted in Internet of Things, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Collaborative Robots Part 2: Benefits and Expanding Capabilities

Nathan Busch
November 16, 2017
Industrial robots play a large part in the automation of industrial environments, but collaborative...Read More
Tags: automation, cobots, collaborative robots, Industrial Robotics
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Collaborative Robots Part 1: Pros, Cons, and Applications

Ahmed Arif
November 14, 2017
Once you know the strengths and weaknesses of cobots, where do they make the most sense? ...Read More
Tags: cobots, collaborative robots, Industrial robots, vision systems
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Using Virtual Reality for Material Handling System Design

Stephany Cardinali
November 07, 2017
Virtual reality is the next disruptive technology making its way into many different industries and...Read More
Tags: HTC Vive, material handling system design, virtual reality, VR
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

Artificial Intelligence: Hype or Game Changer

Adam Cole
November 01, 2017
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been in the news a lot lately.  Self-driving cars, smart personal...Read More
Tags: AI, artificial intelligence, goods to person, mobile robots, robotics
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

Mobile Robotics: Uma solução que combina Robôs e mobilidade

Alexandre Araujo
September 08, 2017
A precisão robótica significa menos preocupação com erros e limitações no processo de “picking”....Read More
Tags: batch picking, Material Handling automation, mobile robots
Posted in Bastian South America, New Trends and Technologies

Business Intelligence in Modern Material Handling

TJ Burns
September 06, 2017
As consumer needs get more demanding, material handling companies must keep pace and stay...Read More
Tags: supply chain software, business intelligence, Exacta Warehouse Control Software
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain, Controls & Software

Beyond Conveyor: The Evolution of Material Handling Technology

Mike Czernik
August 24, 2017
Whenever asked about my job, most questions revolve around conveyor and racking, but I can’t help...Read More
Tags: automation, AGVs, goods to person, material handling technologies
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

On-Demand Packaging Saves Time, Space and Money

Ron Smith
August 03, 2017
Have you heard anyone talk about “on demand packaging”, “right sizing boxes”, or “custom box...Read More
Tags: e-commerce, logistics, pack out, packaging
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

Augmented Reality (AR): The Future of Supply Chains?

Mark Curtis
March 24, 2017
Augmented reality and virtual reality are new technologies being applied to the ever evolving...Read More
Tags: automation, Augmented Reality, e-commerce, engineering, Picking Technologies, safety, Technology, virtual reality
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, Controls & Software

Click and Collect: Stores Become Retail Distribution Centers

Greg Conner
March 17, 2017
Today’s retail stores are evolving, but what does the future hold? Could AGVs or augmented reality...Read More
Tags: Augmented Reality, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), click and collect, order fulfillment automation, retail distribution
Posted in Business and Consulting, New Trends and Technologies

Industry 4.0 - Are you Prepared for the Winds of Change?

Maxx Wright
March 15, 2017
Industry 4.0 poses massive implications for OEMs and equipment suppliers who don't keep their feet...Read More
Tags: Industry 4.0, manufacturing, Technology
Posted in Manufacturing, New Trends and Technologies

E-Commerce, the Economy, and Our On Demand World

Christopher Dyjak
January 24, 2017
A movie, pizza, pair of shoes, microwave…your new material handling system. All these things and...Read More
Tags: e-commerce, goods to person, supply chain, trends
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

The Top 4 Benefits of a Robotic Document Inserter

Jason Nowak
January 04, 2017
A Robotic Document Inserter can accurately place the proper paperwork into your case or carton...Read More
Tags: Document Inserter, Industrial Robotics, Technology
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Is the World ready for the New Frontier of Robotic End of Arm Tooling?

Maxx Wright
November 01, 2016
With recent innovations in technology, Robotic End of Arm Tooling concepts are rapidly becoming a...Read More
Tags: End of Arm Tooling, Industrial Robotics, Technology
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Making Sense of "All the Things"

Lauren Noyes
July 05, 2016
RF scanning devices, conveyor photo eyes, and warehouse management software are a few of the...Read More
Tags: Internet of Things, IoE, IoT, tech
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, Controls & Software

Next Generation Goods-to-Person System Extends Beyond the Storage Buffer

Matt Kuper
March 28, 2016
Goods to person automation is an ever growing field that represents a revolution in the material...Read More
Tags: AS/RS, goods to person, robotic shuttle systems, Servus
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

Adapting Drones for Modern Material Handling

Kevin Capodice
December 04, 2015
The consumer U.A.V. industry is one of today’s fastest growing markets. Modern technology is...Read More
Tags: Amazon, drones, material handling, Technology
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

5 Ways to Supercharge Your Barcode Scanning System with Camera Vision

Bastian Solutions
November 30, 2015
Does your current single line barcode scanner underperform, resulting in excessive no-reads or read...Read More
Tags: barcode scanners, camera vision systems, labels
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, Controls & Software

Get the MOST from Your Workforce

Nathan Busch
November 19, 2015
Do you or any of your clients have processes where employees’ expected rates are unknown, based on...Read More
Tags: MOST, consulting, labor standards, motion time studies
Posted in Business and Consulting, New Trends and Technologies

The 5 Inefficiencies STEALing from Your Distribution Center

Jason Nowak
March 05, 2015
There are 5 common inefficiencies and resource wasters STEALing from distribution operations...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, e-commerce, goods to person, ProMat
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

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

4 Advanced Picking Technologies Improving E-Fulfillment

Marvin Logan
December 04, 2013
Following a hugely successful Cyber Monday, it’s easy to see why an efficient and accurate order...Read More
Tags: AutoStore, ecommerce, goods to person, Industrial Robotics, Perfect Pick, Robo-Pick
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

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

Automated Case Picking Systems: Finding the Right Fit for Your Company

Derek Cribley
September 11, 2013
As an increasing number of companies move toward the use of automated case picking systems, it is...Read More
Tags: beverage distribution, case picking systems, system design
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Holes in the Floor: Importance of Repairing Damaged Concrete

Blake Bearden
July 24, 2013
Cracks and holes in your facility's floors can be a costly issue if not maintained on a regular...Read More
Tags: building maintenance, equipment safety, industrial coatings, polymers
Posted in Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

The Top 5 Reasons to Hire a System Integration Team

Aaron Jones
July 11, 2013
A growing trend in the material handling automation industry is the use of system integration...Read More
Tags: automation systems, material handling system integrators, system integration
Posted in New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

4 Emerging Technologies That Will Change How We Do Business

Aaron Jones
June 17, 2013
It is easy to look back and say how different technology was fifteen years ago. It’s also not a...Read More
Tags: 3-D printing, Augmented Reality, Big Data, Internet of Things
Posted in Manufacturing, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Innovative Robotic End of Arm Tooling

Geoff Schreiber
June 12, 2013
As a design engineer in the robotic material handling field, I am always looking for new and...Read More
Tags: design engineering, end effectors, Industrial Robotics
Posted in Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

Brick and Mortar in E-Commerce 2.0

Blake Bearden
May 15, 2013
With the recent release of the Samsung Galaxy S4, I finally reached the tipping point and tossed my...Read More
Tags: brick and mortar stores, ecommerce, market trends, retail
Posted in Business and Consulting, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

From the Vine to My Table...

Eric Brunkow
April 17, 2013
In college, I was given the opportunity to attend a wine tasting session to learn the basics and...Read More
Tags: 3-D animation, distribution, material handling system animation, robotic bottle picking, wine and spirits industry
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies, The Supply Chain

Order Fulfillment Technologies Compared

Nancy Hauer
April 03, 2013
You know what your operation needs: a better, faster, and more accurate order fulfillment solution....Read More
Tags: goods to person technologies, Louisville, Order fulfillment, Pick to Light, Picking Technologies, RF Scanners, voice picking
Posted in System Automation, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

Can Going Green With Conveyors Save You Money?

Bill Bastian II
April 01, 2013
For the last several years, a green movement has swept the globe. Consumers, organizations, and...Read More
Tags: conveyor equipment, Conveyors, green material handling, Perfect Pick
Posted in Green Material Handling, Material Handling Equipment, New Trends and Technologies

Simulation or Animation – What’s the Difference?

Marvin Logan
January 10, 2013
Simulation, animation, they’re basically the same thing, right? With the graphic capabilities of...Read More
Tags: Demo 3D, Engineering Consulting, simulation
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

New Design Tools for the Creative Engineer

Bill Bastian II
February 16, 2012
With the pace of business continually accelerating, it is nice to see the selection of new...Read More
Tags: 3-D printing, 3-D scanners, 3-D simulations, Indianapolis, R&D
Posted in New Trends and Technologies

The Sensitive Engineer: Using Monte Carlo Simulation to Understand the Sensitivity of a Complex System

Bastian Solutions
November 23, 2011
During the design process of any system, it is desirable to know how the possible range of input...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, material handling system simulation, Monte Carlo Simulation, Robotic Palletizing
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics, New Trends and Technologies

The Material Handling Industry: More Exciting Than You Think

Bastian Solutions
February 11, 2011
Before I accepted my position as a research and development engineer at Bastian Material Handling...Read More
Tags: Indianapolis, Material Handling Equipment, material handling industry, research and development, technologies
Posted in Manufacturing, New Trends and Technologies

Top 3 Reasons to Consider Material Handling System Simulation

Marvin Logan
December 29, 2010
To showcase the usefulness and advantages of material handling simulations I've included the top 3...Read More
Tags: AS/RS, Automated Guided Vehicles (AGV), conveyor systems, discrete event simulation, Indianapolis, material handling system simulation, mini-load picking, robotic system, simulation
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies

How a Material Handling Engineering Study is Performed

Marvin Logan
April 23, 2009
An Engineering Study is an inexpensive and efficient way to add temporary expertise to help study a...Read More
Tags: Engineering Studies
Posted in System Automation, New Trends and Technologies
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