AS/RS

An automated warehouse allows companies to rely less on human labor and therefore less on human error. An Automated Storage/Retrieval System (AS/RS) means less workers and more technology ensuring the job is always done on time, done right and done safely.

Profitability is front of mind for all businesses as they work to grow in profits and productivity.

Traceability is a major trend with food and beverage manufacturers, especially in light of the more recent FDA Food Modernization Act.

Utilizing an AS/RS companies are able to employ more of what they already have - space.

When it comes to AS/RS for freezer applications, there are many questions and considerations you might ask yourself.

We hear the term ‘sustainability’ used throughout many disciplines. Westfalia takes sustainability to heart and is making strides to incorporate sustainability initiatives into warehouses and distribution centers.

By streamlining materials handling and logistics through automation, many steps can be taken out of the overall process, and companies can save upwards of 25-35%. It means faster, better business utilizing the latest technology innovations (the key to moving manufacturing forward), and is being widely recognized by the industry as the trend that’s here to stay.

A Q&A session with Richard (Rocky) Ruane, Director of Warehouse Operation at Wirtz Beverage Illinois.