Abby McCadden, Author at Streamline-It

Forgotten Automation Part 2: Rediscovering Reliable Solutions for Modern Warehousing

Putting the spot light on a bright solution: Pick-to-Light and Sort-to-Light. Have you ever had one of those “aha” moments—where something you’ve heard about for years suddenly clicks when you see it in action? Maybe it’s a concept you’ve vaguely understood, a technology you’ve seen in passing, but once it’s demonstrated in a real-world setting, the possibilities become crystal clear. That’s exactly how many warehouse operators feel when they experience Pick-to-Light and Sort-to-Light systems for the first time. In the following sections, ...

October 14, 2025 by Abby McCadden in pick-to-light, sort-to-light 0 Comments

How Stealth Products Transformed Same-Day Shipping with Smarter Warehouse Automation

For many manufacturers, warehouse inefficiencies aren’t just frustrating, they’re costly. Slow picking, cluttered storage, and disorganized inventory can make it nearly impossible to keep pace with customer expectations. That’s exactly the challenge Stealth Products faced. As a leader in rehab mobility solutions with a same-day shipping guarantee, their warehouse operations were under serious pressure. With over 100 employees, a global distributor network in 22 countries, Stealth’s growth had outpaced its existing warehouse setup. Low racks, stacked bins, and scattered storage made picking slow, ...

October 7, 2025 by Abby McCadden in Warehouse Automation 0 Comments

WMS vs. WES vs. WCS: Understanding the Differences and Why Streamline Real-Time (SRT) Stands Apart

Discover the differences between Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS). Learn how Streamline Real-Time (SRT) combines all three with AI-driven, real-time optimization to deliver unmatched efficiency and ROI. Managing a warehouse today involves more than just storing goods and processing orders. With the rise of automation, robotics, and increasingly complex supply chains, businesses need sophisticated software to keep everything synchronized. This is where Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), Warehouse Execution Systems (WES), and Warehouse Control Systems ...

October 2, 2025 by Abby McCadden in Uncategorized 0 Comments

Redefining Smart Logistics: New Solution Possibilities from LG CNS and Streamline-It

Discover how LG CNS and Streamline-It are bringing AI-driven automation, advanced shuttle systems, and integrated warehouse solutions to transform U.S. logistics. At Streamline-It, we believe the future of logistics is shaped by the integration of intelligent software, advanced automation, and seamless systems design. That future gained powerful momentum in 2025 when LG CNS made its U.S. debut at the MHS Convention, an entrance marked by major fanfare and industry-wide attention. Soon after, we proudly announced our strategic partnership with LG CNS, Korea’s ...

September 23, 2025 by Abby McCadden in Uncategorized 0 Comments

Work in Process Buffering and Sortation: Solving Manufacturing and Distribution Center Inefficiencies

Efficient material handling is one of the greatest challenges in modern manufacturing and distribution centers. Processes rarely move at the same pace, and without proper design, mismatched cycle times lead to bottlenecks, idle time, and wasted labor. This issue is a central theme in Eliyahu Goldratt’s classic book The Goal, where the focus is on identifying constraints and designing systems that manage work in process more effectively. The key is not just balancing inventory but creating smart buffers that absorb variability while ...

September 16, 2025 by Abby McCadden in buffering, sortation 0 Comments

Blending Automation Technologies: There Is No Silver Bullet

If every warehouse were the same, there would be only one optimum solution for automation. But the truth is, even with similar products, no two warehouses are alike. Variations in product mix, order profiles, seasonality, throughput, and labor availability mean that every facility requires a tailored approach. For e-commerce, distribution, or manufacturing operations, automation solutions can vary just as much as the products themselves. The challenge for warehouse and manufacturing leaders is not deciding whether to automate—it’s choosing how to blend technologies ...

September 11, 2025 by Abby McCadden in Warehouse Automation 0 Comments

Tote-Based ASRS Systems: The Backbone of Smart Warehousing

Optimizing Automation: 5 Tote-Based ASRS Solutions to Elevate Your Warehouse Efficiency In today's rapidly evolving supply chain landscape, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a competitive necessity. Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) have transformed warehouse operations, offering unparalleled efficiency, precision, and scalability. But while the spotlight often shines on robotic systems, software, and speed, there’s one humble component that can make or break your automation strategy: the tote. Tote-based ASRS systems are a cornerstone of modern warehousing, quietly ensuring goods are stored, ...

August 25, 2025 by Abby McCadden in ASRS 0 Comments

Don’t Overlook the Tote: A Key Detail in ASRS Success

When it comes to large-scale capital projects—particularly automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS)—it’s easy to get caught up in the big-picture automation benefits while overlooking crucial, practical details. One such detail? The humble tote. These containers are where your valuable products actually reside during storage and movement within the system. Selecting the right tote is not just a formality—it’s foundational to performance. A Strategic Approach to Storage Efficiency At Streamline-IT, we place our clients and their operations at the heart of everything we ...

August 12, 2025 by Abby McCadden in ASRS 0 Comments

Forgotten Automation: Rediscovering Reliable Solutions for Modern Warehousing

Highlighting vital and viable solutions that are sometimes forgotten, and often overlooked. When people think about warehouse automation today, the conversation usually jumps straight to the latest robotics, AI-driven systems, and advanced shuttle solutions. And rightly so — cutting-edge technology has revolutionized how we move, store, and manage goods. Yet, according to Cary Spraggins, President of Streamline-It, not every effective automation tool needs to be the newest. Cary, an industry veteran known for delivering some of the most advanced systems on the market, ...

August 5, 2025 by Abby McCadden in Warehouse Automation 0 Comments

Pallet-Based ASRS Systems: Choosing the Right High-Density Storage Solution

Pallets have long been a cornerstone of warehouse logistics, revolutionizing how goods are stored, transported, and handled. From their invention in the early 20th century by Eugene Pallette in Hollywood, CA, to the debut of the world’s first fully autonomous warehouse in Japan in 1969, pallet-based logistics has continuously evolved to meet the increasing demands of global supply chains. Today, pallet-based Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)—also known as unit load systems—represent the cutting edge of high-density, high-efficiency warehouse automation. At Streamline-IT, ...

July 29, 2025 by Abby McCadden in Uncategorized 0 Comments

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