The Material Handling Blog

Pallet storage is the silent engine of any warehouse or manufacturing facility. It’s the backbone that keeps everything else running smoothly—from intake and storage to inventory management or preparation for shipping. While often overlooked, efficient pallet management ensures operations flow seamlessly.

For manufacturing companies facing challenges of labor availability, increased order volume and ergonomic issues, an automated palletizing system is an effective method for quickly improving outbound operations. When considering an automated palletizing solution for multiple production lines, there are generally two options: centralized palletizing or local palletizing.

At the beginning stages of a material handling opportunity, whether a multimillion dollar system or an inexpensive gravity roller conveyor, an application specialist will commonly ask the question, “What can you tell me about the product we are going to be carrying on this equipment?”