Bastian Solutions Blogshttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/Bastian SolutionsSMC's Automation Journey: Doubles Picking and Increases Same-Day Shipmentshttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24669Growth. Striving for a $2 billion annual revenue goal, SMC Corporation needed a facility and automation technology solution that could meet them where they were and easily support their vision for growth. As a global leader and manufacturer of automatic control equipment, SMC had grown to over 80 [...]Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMTSmall Automation, Big Impact: Problem-Solving Through Entry-Level Material Handling Automation Soluthttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24667When we think about material handling automation, we often picture large-scale systems requiring significant capital and time investments. Yet, small-scale integrations can deliver transformative results for targeted challenges, offering a path to efficiency that many organizations overlook. Entry-l [...]Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:00:00 GMTMaximizing Warehouse Automation: Configuring AutoStore for High-Throughputhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24662The future of warehousing lies in optimizing every aspect of your operation. The AutoStore system, a cutting-edge automated storage and retrieval solution, offers unmatched efficiency and flexibility. This innovative system uses robots on a grid to store and retrieve bins, maximizing space utilizati [...]Tue, 28 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMTThe Evolution of Pick Modules: Efficiency Meets Innovationhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24656In today’s fast-paced order fulfillment landscape, fulfillment centers power the seamless shopping experience consumers have come to expect—delivering speed, accuracy, and innovation like never before. To keep up with increasing demand and consumer expectations, operations must strike the perfect ba [...]Tue, 21 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMTEfficient, Sustainable, Scalable: How AutoStore and PackSize Transform Fulfillment Center Operationshttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24654When designing a material handling automation solution, success often comes down to choosing the right pieces that fit together seamlessly. That’s the value of working with an experienced integrator: finding the optimal combination of technologies to meet your operational goals.Tue, 14 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMTOptimizing a Specialty Retail DC with Scalable Automation Solutionshttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24651As retail e-commerce continues to evolve, the pressure to adapt and scale efficiently has never been greater. Companies must meet increasing consumer demand while grappling with real estate constraints, workforce shortages, and fluctuating order volumes. Flexibility is critical in an industry where [...]Tue, 07 Jan 2025 18:00:00 GMTRetrofits and Cutovers: What to Know Before Modernizing Your Automation Systemhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24647At Bastian Solutions, we see a lot of live operation projects every year – enhancements or modernizations of existing operations. These kinds of projects are considerably more difficult than projects that are performed in a greenfield (brand new building) or brownfield (existing building) site that [...]Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMTWarehouse Robots: Are Collaborative Robotic Palletizers the Best Fit for Your Application?https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24640Once companies decide to automate their warehouses or manufacturing facilities, choosing the technology can be an exciting step in the process. Which leading-edge equipment could be implemented? The possibilities seem almost endless. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMTProduct Storage & Retrieval: Goods-to-Person and Traditional Shuttle Systemshttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24637Every movement within a distribution center or warehouse, from picking to replenishment, impacts the bottom line. Implementing a goods-to-person (GTP) system is one way to optimize these movements, reducing the time spent searching for items and improving overall accuracy.Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:00:00 GMTAI-Based Robotic Depalletizing vs. Robotic Layer Depalletizinghttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24635Manually unloading pallets is a time-intensive, repetitive process that can lead to physical strains for operators and job dissatisfaction. Moreso, unintentional human errors can result in miscounts, misplacement and bottlenecks. The process of removing product from a pallet can be automated through [...]Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMTPlanning for Warehouse Automation: Where to Begin?https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24630“Let’s look at this thing from a standpoint of status. What do we got on the spacecraft that’s good? “ –Gene Kranz (Ed Harris), “Apollo 13.” There’s a lot of genius in that simple question. If you haven’t watched the movie, it’s worth a few hours of your time. The quick summary is that the [...]Tue, 12 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMT3 Key Technologies to Automate Inbound Pallet Handlinghttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24626Building, storing and moving pallets is often what most people think of when they hear the word “warehouse.” And they’re not entirely wrong, pallet handling operations are critical to the effective flow and performance of many manufacturing and distribution facilities. Outbound pallet handling is of [...]Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:00:00 GMTApplying Theory of Constraints Principles: A Case Studyhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24623In today's dynamic business landscape, companies face numerous external challenges such as ever-expanding competitive landscapes, supply chain issues and changing customer demands. To overcome these and improve their internal processes, businesses are increasingly adopting TOC (Theory of Constraints [...]Tue, 29 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMTThe Efficiency Power of AutoStore Systemshttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24620Is your warehouse struggling with inefficiencies, space constraints or the need for faster fulfillment? The AutoStore system, an innovative goods-to-person storage solution, is designed to tackle these challenges head-on. With its unique cube storage design and robotic automation, AutoStore offers c [...]Wed, 23 Oct 2024 02:35:00 GMTPallet Shuttle Systems: The Silent Engine of your Warehousehttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24616Pallet 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 seaml [...]Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMTDriving Economic Growth: Honoring Our Manufacturing Team on Manufacturing Dayhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24612This coming Friday, October 4, we celebrate Manufacturing Day, it's a perfect time to pause and recognize the remarkable efforts of our manufacturing team members. Each day, their skills and dedication drive our success, and this celebration is a reflection of the vital role they play in shaping the [...]Tue, 01 Oct 2024 19:00:00 GMTAutomation Success Starts with the End Goal: Why System-Wide Thinking Matters in Material Handlinghttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24609Automation solves many operational challenges in today’s forward-thinking warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. From reducing labor costs to increasing order accuracy and throughput, material handling automation has become essential to modern operations. But while it’s temp [...]Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMTMaximizing Efficiency: The Critical Role of Robotic Simulations in System Designhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24607In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, businesses are increasingly relying on automation to meet customer demands, especially during peak seasons. Whether you're in manufacturing, logistics or any other industry that relies on automated systems, the ability to handle spikes in demand effici [...]Tue, 17 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMTA Glimpse into the Future of Engineeringhttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24605In today’s rapidly evolving world, the role of engineers is more critical than ever. As technology advances and industries transform, the next generation of engineers must be equipped with both technical expertise and practical skills to navigate the many challenges posed by employers, customers and [...]Tue, 10 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMTNavigating Fire Suppression Requirements in Canada for Material Handling Automation Equipmenthttps://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?PostId=24601Fire safety is a critical concern in warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution facilities due to the potential for significant damage and loss. In Canada, stringent regulations around fire suppression systems often surprise customers looking to install material handling automation equipment. These [...]Tue, 03 Sep 2024 19:00:00 GMT