Westfalia Blog

After several disruptive years, more warehouses than ever are looking toward automated solutions to remain competitive in today's complex market. As the industry faces higher SKU volumes, faster innovation cycles, and obsolete systems, it’s immensely important to build a resilient and automated warehouse.

Warehouse automation rose to a $15 billion industry in 2019, and that figure is expected to double by 2026. However, it is estimated that approximately 80% of warehouses continue to operate without automation, wasting time, quality, and resources.

As your business grows, the need for automation increases. Automation greatly expands storage capacity, reduces human labor, makes the workplace safer, and is ecologically friendly. There is the proper kind of automation out there to help with operational inefficiencies, not just during outages, but as a long-term solution that can endure future problems.

They say “knowledge is power” but what if you don’t understand the data? Turning raw data into easy-to-digest and usable information can help you spot seasonality trends, calculate daily stock of inventory, and identify the most efficient rotation of pallets within the warehouse.

As the temperatures continue to rise and outdoor cookouts become more common, more people are reaching for a cold beverage or craft beer to quench their thirst and cool them down! An AS/RS may be the optimal choice to help solve seasonal spike challenges in the warehouse and ensures that everyone is able to enjoy their favorite beer on a warm summer day.

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.