To keep pace with changing dynamics and rising portfolio and labor-related costs, distributors must continue to modernize their thought process toward warehouse operations. Complexity safety, ergonomics, and labor availability are forcing the question, “What else is out there?”

Warehouse technologies like automated case handling, automated storage and retrieval systems, conveyance systems, and varying degrees of information system solutions are all garnering attention. As the number of potential solutions increases, so too does the complication of vetting solutions to determine the best path forward. Compounded by the need to align warehouse technology with ever-changing order profiles and customer requirements.

This session will review today’s warehouse technology options and break down best practices for properly selecting and implementing the right solution. Selection criteria such as volume applicability, scalability, flexibility, vendor evaluation, implementation options, maintenance, and ease of management will be explored through installation examples.