Systems Integration Services

RSS

And so long, calculators. At Home Depot Supply's DCs, a sophisticated "dimensioning" system has brought storage operations into the 21st century.

Sure they provide dense storage and fast retrieval, but today's automated storage systems have learned some new tricks too.

If you can't expand outward, you can always try up. How one company eased its warehouse space crunch.

Lipstick? Yoga mats? No problem. When it comes to order picking and packing, nothing fazes this third-party fulfillment operation.

From RoboChargers that change batteries without human intervention to fast chargers that charge 'em up while they're still in the truck ... managers these days have plenty of choices when it comes to recharging lift truck batteries.

New hypernetworked monitoring systems allow users to track the whereabouts of materials anywhere in the supply chain at any time. And the good news—some of them are actually affordable.

The key to smooth-running conveyor operations is keeping everything in motion. That's where sortation systems come in.

Promises of quick payback never fail to grab management's attention. But when it comes to selling your great idea, don't underestimate the power of the "soft" returns.

Designing a distribution network is both art and science?it requires pleasing finicky retailers while keeping costs in line. Though slick software helps, most of the work is in getting the numbers?and getting them right.

Large products or small, high volume or not so high?there are automated sortation applications available. But choose with care?you'll be living with your choices for years to come.