March 4 MHI Tech Talk Explores Integrating Racks With Automation
Pallet racking systems are virtually ubiquitous in warehouses, distribution centers, and fulfillment operations worldwide. Automation, on the other hand, is less so. Yet, with the persistent shortage of available workers, more of these facilities are evaluating automated solutions. Prior to ...
Podcast: “Cold Chain Chronicles” A Must-Listen!
For those intrigued by warehouse advancements, the latest MHI Warehouse Automation Podcast episode is a noteworthy listen. Titled “Cold Chain Chronicles: The Future of High Bay Warehousing & Automation,” the episode delves into the nuances of cold storage logistics, enriched ...
ASRS in the Cold Chain
Work in cold-chain warehousing is not for everyone—it’s a tough environment to sell to potential employees. This is on top of a labor shortage that is hitting warehousing particularly high. Most employers admit that their number one challenge is finding ...
Understanding ASRS Software Integration
You’ve just purchased a new automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) for all of the benefits it can deliver your operations: accurate and real-time inventory; increased throughput and efficiencies; space savings; less product damage; automated rack location assignment; and higher ...
Is a VLM Right for Your Operations?
When it comes to automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), there are seven main types to choose from, which can make it confusing to determine the best solution for your operation. All fall under the ASRS umbrella, meaning they typically ...
Understanding ASRS Software Integration
You’ve just purchased a new automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS) for all of the benefits it can deliver your operations: accurate and real-time inventory; increased throughput and efficiencies; space savings; less product damage; automated rack location assignment; and higher ...
ASRS is Perfect for Social Distancing
When the pandemic hit in 2020, many front-line workers were put in the vulnerable position of working in crowded spaces with little PPE. Their exposure rates and illness rates trended ahead of employees in other lines of work who could ...
Podcast: How Does an ASRS Solution Differ and Complement AMRs/AGVs?
In this episode, ASRS Industry Group Members Aaron Lambe from AutoStore and Rupesh Narkar from Swisslog Logistics discuss the topic: as mobile automation gains acceptance on the market some companies are trying to implement AGV’s and AMR’s into their facilities ...
ASRS as a Solution to the Labor Shortage
As the labor pool dwindles, automation like ASRS becomes the smart solution. Roughly 11 million employees have exited the workforce over the past couple years, according to some estimates. In many cases, these employees said they were seeking safer, more ...
Using ASRS to Offset the Labor Shortage
Labor Shortage: When the pandemic broke out in 2020, one of the hardest-hit populations were front-line workers, like warehouse employees. Warehouse employees worked long hours to keep up with customer demands and faced Covid exposure at a higher level than ...