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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
Posted in General Blogs, Industry News

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

Maximize Floor Space, Optimize Ops with Robotic Buffering Systems

Michael Yochum
March 22, 2023
Order fulfillment operations play a crucial role in today's fast-paced world, where customers...Read More
Tags: automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), industrial automation, industrial racking, industrial robotics systems, Order fulfillment, Warehouse execution system, WES, robotic buffering
Posted in General Blogs, Industrial Robotics

The Value of Intralogistics Software in Effective Material Handling

John Young
February 15, 2023
Material handling is a very exciting industry to be a part of in 2023. The demand for fast,...Read More
Tags: automation software, integration partner, WES, system automation, exacta warehouse execution system, material handling software
Posted in General Blogs, System Automation

Warehouse Execution Systems: Orchestrating Operations and Enabling Future Automation

Kevin Niehoff
January 25, 2023
The term ‘Warehouse Management System’ (WMS) is synonymous with the management of operations within...Read More
Tags: warehouse management system, warehouse software, WCS, WES, WMS, intralogistics software, premier automation integrator, exacta intralogistics software
Posted in General Blogs, Controls & Software

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

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

The Value of WES Software in a Modern Warehouse

John Young
February 02, 2022
In these cases, either the host ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system or the WMS (Warehouse...Read More
Tags: automation software, WES, exacta warehouse execution system
Posted in General Blogs, Controls & Software

Software and Automation for Third Party Logistics

Sheila Dooley
January 19, 2022
With the increased demand for ecommerce fulfillment and varied distribution channels, more ...Read More
Tags: supply chain software, Exacta, industrial automation, logistics, Picking Technologies, WCS, WES, 3pl
Posted in System Automation, The Supply Chain, Controls & Software

What's the Difference Between WMS, WES and WCS?

Mohammad Shaban
March 24, 2020
If you work in material handling or order fulfillment, you've heard these terms, but they're hard...Read More
Tags: supply chain software, automated routing software, controls software, Exacta, Exacta Warehouse Control Software, WCS, WES, WMS
Posted in Controls & Software

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

Inside the Success of an Electronics eCommerce Distribution Center

Nick VanWallaghen
September 13, 2019
With the right people, processes, and technology in their new advanced distribution center, NewEgg...Read More
Tags: ecommerce, ecommerce order fulfillment, Exacta, order fulfillment automation, Perfect Pick, Warehouse execution system, WES, ZiPline Conveyor
Posted in General Blogs

A Guide to Testing Your Warehouse Execution System (WES)

Alex Haines
October 16, 2018
A WES is a powerful tool that can help a wide range of warehouse DCs. Here’s what’s required to...Read More
Tags: automation, automation software, Exacta, Exacta Warehouse Control Software, software, Warehouse execution system, WES
Posted in Material Handling Equipment

Supply Chain Software: What are Unit Tests and Why Should You Care?

Jonathan Ferguson
October 11, 2017
Unit testing has become quite the buzzword over the past several years, but what is and why should...Read More
Tags: automation software, Exacta Warehouse Control Software, Warehouse execution system, WCS, WES, WMS
Posted in Controls & Software

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

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