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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

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
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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Can Outsourcing Preventative Maintenance Save You Money?

Joe Phillips
March 29, 2023
Despite the high value and need, it’s not uncommon for warehouse automation system maintenance to...Read More
Tags: preventative maintenance, warehouse automation, 24/7 support, warehouse automation maintenance, automation tech maintenance
Posted in General Blogs

Os cinco principais benefícios do Pick to Light explicados

Alex Haines, Nicolas Sales
November 08, 2022
Você já precisou fazer compras em um mercado que nunca frequentou? Você fica com aquela sensação de...Read More
Tags: Brazil, Pick to Light, warehouse automation, picking solutions
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian South America

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

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

Conveyor Systems: The Easiest Automation for Speedy Workflows

Lakshmi Sagar
February 22, 2022
For decades, conveyor systems have been crucial for warehousing and logistics operations. Conveyor...Read More
Tags: Conveyor System, sortation, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Manufacturing

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

Top 5 Benefits of Pick to Light Explained

Alex Haines
January 05, 2022
Pick to light has become a staple of warehouse distribution and order picking. Here are the top 5...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, Pick to Light, warehouse automation, order picking
Posted in General Blogs, Material Handling Equipment

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

Adaptaciones y reconfiguración: lo que debe saber antes de modernizar su sistema de automatización

Ahmed Arif, Roberto Zarur
October 14, 2021
Si ha formado parte de una empresa que haya acometido planes de adaptación o transición, conocerá...Read More
Tags: Bastian Mexico, cutover, Mexico, Project Management, Spanish, warehouse automation, espanol, retrofit
Posted in General Blogs, Bastian Mexico, The Supply Chain

3 Common Processes You Can Automate with AGVs

Noah Cornett
July 07, 2021
“Automate it.” Every industrial engineer is familiar with this phrase, whether it comes from...Read More
Tags: AGVs, Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), Bastian Material Handling, distribution center automation, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, Material Handling Equipment

4 Ways Warehouse Industrial Robots Can Maximize Your ROI

Trent Wideman
June 30, 2021
Analyzing the tasks, rates and capabilities can help not only maximize the robotic system but also...Read More
Tags: Bastian Material Handling, Bastian Robotics, Case Palletizing, Custom Engineered Material Handling, industrial automation, pallet handling, warehouse automation
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics

4 Types of DC Automation Maintenance for Less Operation Downtime

Joe Phillips
June 02, 2021
Maintenance in the material handling industry can be put into four distinct categories: Reactive,...Read More
Tags: Material Handling Equipment, Material Handling System Installation, phase inspection, preventative maintenance, warehouse automation, system automation, supply chain customer support
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Material Handling Equipment, The Supply Chain

Modernizing DC Operations: Automation Requires Management

Sheila Dooley
March 24, 2021
More companies are starting to prioritize automation while those that had already put a lot of...Read More
Tags: automation software, distribution center automation, employee training, operational efficiency, project implementation, Project Management, warehouse automation, automation training, operational management
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation, Business and Consulting, Controls & Software

B2B Warehousing: Automation to Transform your Operations

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

Throwing Good Money After Bad: Addressing Failed Operational Investments

Brian Shepherd
June 09, 2020
Throwing good money after bad often happens without the realization that it’s being done. We’ve...Read More
Tags: business advice, supply chain, warehouse automation
Posted in General Blogs, Business and Consulting, Material Handling Equipment

A New Graduate's Experience in the Warehouse Automation Environment

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

How Automated Material Handling Systems Impact Warehouse Facility Design

Mike Clemens
January 30, 2020
Automated material handling systems often have requirements that exceed typical warehouse design...Read More
Tags: facility design and layout, facility planning, warehouse automation, warehouse design
Posted in Business and Consulting

The Value of a Good System Test Plan and Test Scenarios

Sheila Dooley
November 06, 2019
As distribution centers become more automated, a well thought-out and formal warehouse system test...Read More
Tags: automation controls, automation software, warehouse automation, WES, WMS
Posted in System Automation

What is AutoStore?

Ryan Nicholas
June 04, 2019
Learn more about this unique automated warehouse storage system and what makes it the best option...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval, AutoStore, ecommerce order fulfillment, order fulfillment automation, warehouse automation, autostore system
Posted in System Automation

5 Questions to Ask When Considering AGVs

Mason Cole
November 30, 2018
Wondering whether automated guided vehicles (AGVs) are the right solution for your material...Read More
Tags: automation, AGV, AGVs, Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), automated guided vehicles, automation system, warehouse automation
Posted in System Automation, Industrial Robotics, Material Handling Equipment

Navigating the World of Automated Warehouse Vehicles

Adam Cole
May 12, 2017
The world of automated warehouse vehicles can be confusing. Just consider the various types of...Read More
Tags: AGVs, Automated Guide Vehicles (AGVs), mobile robots, warehouse automation
Posted in System Automation, Manufacturing, Material Handling Equipment

Put Walls: The Low Investment Solution for E-Commerce Order Fulfillment

Brian Reinhart
May 24, 2016
E-Commerce Sales around the globe have eclipsed previous records continuously for the past ten...Read More
Tags: picking technology, warehouse automation, put walls
Posted in Material Handling Equipment, Controls & Software

What You Should Expect From a Warehouse Control System

Eric Cameron
May 21, 2013
Making the move to automate warehouse processes and operations is no small decision. Not to mention...Read More
Tags: automation software, controls, Louisville, warehouse automation, Warehouse Control System
Posted in System Automation, Material Handling Equipment, Controls & Software
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