Top 10 Metrics to Measure Operational Success: A Warehouse KPI Checklist
Back to Resources Top 10 Metrics to Measure Operational Success: A Warehouse KPI Checklist 13 min read 60-Second Summary Data-driven organizations outperform their competitors by up to 25% in profitability. This comprehensive guide explores the 10 most critical warehouse metrics for operational success: order accuracy rate, inventory turnover, on-time delivery, cost per order, picking accuracy, […]
5 Signs Your Warehouse Needs an Automated Overhaul
Back to Resources 5 Signs Your Warehouse Needs an Automated Overhaul 15 min read 60-Second Summary Watch for these five warehouse warning signs: increasing labor costs without productivity gains, costly picking errors ($22 per mispick), inefficient space utilization, inability to handle peak volume, and slow order fulfillment. OPEX’s Sure Sort X and Infinity ASRS solutions […]
How to Seamlessly Integrate Warehouse Automation with Your Current Operations
Back to Resources How to Seamlessly Integrate Warehouse Automation with Your Current Operations 15 min read 60-Second Summary Warehouse automation streamlines operations by using robotics, software, and equipment to optimize how inventory is moved, stored, and handled—reducing costs, improving order fulfillment, and creating a safer work environment. Before diving in, assess your warehouse’s technological readiness, […]
Safety First: Reducing Workplace Risks with Automation
Back to Resources Safety First: Reducing Workplace Risks with Automation 7 min read 60-Second Summary Warehouse injuries cost companies billions annually, but automation is changing the safety landscape. From reducing repetitive strain injuries to eliminating dangerous manual tasks, automated systems like OPEX® Perfect Pick® are creating safer work environments while boosting productivity. Discover how five […]
Leveraging Warehouse Automation for Enhanced Customer Experience in Retail
Back to Resources Leveraging Warehouse Automation for Enhanced Customer Experience in Retail 15 min read 60-Second Summary In today’s highly competitive retail landscape, customer experience is the ultimate differentiator. Retailers continuously seek innovative strategies to deliver faster, more accurate, personalized services. At the heart of this drive lies warehouse automation, a powerful catalyst that not […]
The Agile Warehouse: Modularity as the Answer to Market Volatility
Back to Resources The Agile Warehouse: Modularity as the Answer to Market Volatility 15 min read 60-Second Summary Warehouse operations must scale efficiently without disrupting existing workflows. This blog explores how modular automation systems, specifically OPEX® Infinity® and Perfect Pick®, enable businesses to grow incrementally without the downsides of traditional warehouse overhauls. You’ll discover how […]
Advancements in Cold Chain Logistics for Pharmaceuticals
Back to Resources Advancements in Cold Chain Logistics for Pharmaceuticals 6 min read 60-Second Summary This article explores how warehouse automation transforms cold chain operations, allowing pharmaceutical companies to maintain product integrity while improving worker comfort and regulatory compliance. From automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) to robotic goods-to-person (GTP) technology, we examine the innovations […]
Top 5 Supply Chain Challenges: What’s Your Plan to Overcome Them?
Back to Resources Top 5 Supply Chain Challenges: What’s your plan to overcome them? 15 min read 60-Second Summary Is your supply chain operation caught in a balancing act? Today’s operations face a shrinking workforce, skyrocketing warehouse costs, increasing customer demands, and complex technology hurdles. Our blog discusses how forward-thinking companies are turning these obstacles […]
Why Warehouse Automation is the Key to Operational Excellence
Back to Resources Why Warehouse Automation is the Key to Operational Excellence 15 min read 60-Second Summary In today’s hyper-competitive marketplace, warehouse operations are under unprecedented pressure. Managers face the daunting task of reducing costs, boosting efficiency, and eliminating errors while managing increasing volumes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and adapting to market fluctuations. Warehouse automation isn’t […]
Security Considerations in Retail Warehouses (and How to Overcome Challenges with Automation)
Back to Resources Security Considerations in Retail Warehouses (and How to Overcome Challenges with Automation) 15 min read 60-Second Summary Modern warehouse environments face security challenges beyond traditional concerns for physical theft. The interconnected nature of warehouse operations creates vulnerabilities in both digital and physical systems. Data integrity, cyberattacks, and threats to business continuity are […]