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Ensuring Seamless Integration: Bridging Legacy Systems with New Automation

Back to Resources Ensuring Seamless Integration: Bridging Legacy Systems with New Automation 11 min read 60-Second Summary Most warehouses can’t simply replace their legacy systems overnight when adopting new automation technologies. The biggest challenge? Getting older WMS and ERP platforms to communicate effectively with modern robotics, conveyor systems, and automated storage solutions. Poor integration leads […]

How Cross-Docking Can Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs in Warehousing

Back to Resources How Cross-Docking Can Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs in Warehousing 15 min read 60-Second Summary Many businesses today face growing pressure to deliver products faster while cutting costs. Cross-docking is a powerful warehouse strategy that helps achieve both by reducing storage time and streamlining how products move from incoming shipments to outbound […]

Challenges in Adopting Warehouse Automation in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Back to Resources Challenges in Adopting Warehouse Automation in the Pharmaceutical Industry 15 min read 60-Second Summary Pharmaceutical companies face unique automation challenges, including strict DSCSA regulatory compliance, high initial costs with longer ROI timelines (3-5 years), integration difficulties with legacy systems, and operational complexities from temperature control requirements and diverse product types. At OPEX, […]

Managing Labor Shortages with Technology: Balancing Automation and Workforce Optimization

Back to Resources Managing Labor Shortages with Technology: Balancing Automation and Workforce Optimization 8 min read 60-Second Summary The warehousing industry faces significant labor shortages driven by high turnover rates and rising e-commerce demands. Automation technologies address these challenges by handling repetitive tasks, improving productivity, enhancing workplace safety, and reducing physical strain. Instead of replacing […]

Optimising Operations: Strategies for Efficiency and Cost Control in UK Logistics

Back to Resources Optimising Operations: Strategies for Efficiency and Cost Control in UK Logistics 15 min read 60-Second Summary UK logistics and warehouse operators are under pressure to deliver more quicklyfaster, more cost-effectively, and accurately amid labour shortages, rising costs, and post-Brexit challenges. This guide explores how integrating warehouse software, automation, smarter layouts, and collaborative […]

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, […]

American-Built, Globally Respected: Inside OPEX’s U.S.- Based Manufacturing and Production Powerhouse

Back to Resources American-Built, Globally Respected: Inside OPEX’s U.S.-Based Manufacturing and Production Powerhouse 4 min read 60-Second Summary OPEX proudly manufactures its automation solutions in the United States, leveraging in-house capabilities across machining, welding, painting, and proprietary assembly processes. With facilities in New Jersey and Texas, OPEX supports global demand while investing in local talent […]

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, […]