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 […]
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, […]
Maximizing Fulfillment Center Performance
Back to Resources Maximizing Fulfillment Center Performance OPEX® Perfect Pick® 16 min read 60-Second Summary Modern warehouses face continual challenges: rising order volumes, labor shortages, space constraints, and ever-tightening delivery windows. OPEX® Perfect Pick® and Perfect Pick HD (High-Density) offer a proven solution to meet these demands. Combining autonomous iBOT® robotic technology, high-density storage, and […]
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, […]
Increasing Distribution Center Productivity Using Automated Put Walls
Back to Resources Increasing Distribution Center Productivity Using Automated Put Walls Sure Sort and Sure Sort X Applications 27 min read 60-Second Summary OPEX® Sure Sort® and Sure Sort® X are high-performance robotic sorting solutions designed to enhance efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve order accuracy in warehouses and fulfillment centers. Traditional manual sorting methods […]
Warehouse Automation 2025: The Complete Guide to Cutting Costs and Boosting Efficiency
Back to Resources Warehouse Automation 2025: The Complete Guide to Cutting Costs and Boosting Efficiency A comprehensive guide to the latest automation technologies and how to successfully integrate them with warehouse operations. 25 min read 60-Second Summary Labor shortages, space constraints, and rising costs have dominated logistics conversations over the past several years. This ebook […]