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 […]
Olive Young Streamlines Outbound Order Fulfillment With OPEX®Sure Sort®Sorting System
Back to Resources Olive Young Streamlines Outbound Order Fulfillment with OPEX® Sure Sort® Sorting system The versatile sorting solution from OPEX and Hokoshu Korea increased productivity by 30%. Contents Read Later? Download PDF The Background Olive Young, South Korea’s leading health and beauty retailer, operates a growing network of micro-fulfillment centers (MFCs) to support its […]
Overcoming Common Challenges in Warehouse Automation
Back to Resources Overcoming Common Challenges in Warehouse Automation A guide to managing major challenges with warehouse operations and automation projects. 13 min read 60-Second Summary In today’s competitive logistics landscape, warehouse automation offers transformative benefits, but not without significant challenges. This comprehensive guide tackles the most pressing obstacles faced by warehouse operations leaders: persistent […]
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 […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing Warehouse Automation in Retail
Back to Resources Overcoming the Challenges of Implementing Warehouse Automation in Retail 15 min read 60-Second Summary Retail has always been fast-paced, but lately, it feels like the speed dial’s been cranked all the way up. Customers expect next-day delivery. Labor is harder to find (and keep). SKU counts are ballooning, and distribution centers are […]
The Evolution of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in the Age of Automation
Back to Resources The Evolution of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) in the Age of Automation 8 min read 60-Second Summary Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have evolved from basic inventory tracking tools into intelligent, cloud-based platforms that serve as command centers for automated warehouse operations. This transformation, fueled by advancements like barcoding, SaaS, IoT, and AI, […]
Enhancing Order Accuracy and Speed with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Back to Resources Enhancing Order Accuracy and Speed with Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) 8 min read 60-Second Summary Warehouse inefficiencies are becoming more costly as order volumes rise and labor shortages persist. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) offer a powerful solution by improving order accuracy and fulfillment speed through goods-to-person picking, light-directed […]
Overcoming Resistance to Change in Warehouse Automation
Back to Resources Overcoming Resistance to Change in Warehouse Automation 15 min read 60-Second Summary Warehouse automation offers transformative benefits in efficiency, safety, and cost savings, but often faces internal resistance due to fear of the unknown and concerns about job security. This blog examines the underlying causes of resistance to automation and offers practical […]
How to Calculate the True ROI of Warehouse Automation
Back to Resources How to Calculate the True ROI of Warehouse Automation 5 Keys to Making a Case for Your Automation Project 22 min read 60-Second Summary Calculating the true ROI of warehouse automation involves more than traditional financial metrics like payback period, NPV, and IRR. Effective ROI analysis must also consider qualitative factors such […]