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As the demand on the cold chain continues to increase and companies are searching for cold storage solutions, there are many obstacles that can stand in the way of business growth. For those reasons, manufacturers are turning to warehouse automation. Automated Storage/Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) create a buffer between supply chain disruptions and their impact on the manufacturing industry.

In the face of this ongoing labor shortage, companies are turning to warehouse automation to combat supply chain disruptions, keep their businesses running, and even get ahead of the competition. It is automated solutions, such as automated storage retrieval systems (AS/RS) that have been proven to reduce these negative impacts by improving order fulfillment processes, driving company growth and profitability, and putting the workers in safer environments.

Many historians claim that the transition from black and white to color television was a significant shift in US history. Visualization (especially in color) was an important factor then as it allowed users to feel like they have a better connection to the product. Today, Westfalia’s Firefly software is having a similar impact for Warehouse Execution Systems (WES).

ProMat DX 2021 has officially come and gone. Despite the trade show being virtual this year due to COVID-19, we still had a great opportunity to educate people on the benefits of warehouse automation. If you were unable to make it to ProMat DX this year, or just didn’t get a chance to engage with our team, here is a recap of our various sessions we presented.

Food safety is an issue that affects all Americans and should be considered a critical part of the food processing industry. Automate your operations to prevent any mishaps.

Inventory management can be a difficult task when dealing with inaccurate inventory records, suboptimal picking, seasonal demands, and the list goes on. Take a look at the solutions to 9 common warehouse problems.

The increased popularity of third-party logistics (3PL) has caused many companies to feel more pressures. Warehouse automation can relieve many of these common painpoints.

Green warehouse practices can lower operating costs. Keep reading to learn how automation helps.