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, ... Read more

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 ... Read more

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, ... Read more

Think your facility is too old? Do you think your ceiling is too low for modern warehouse automation? Think your building is not suited for automation? Does your facility restrict you from embracing automation? This article will help you think again and show you how you can stay competitive. We’ve all seen those iconic legacy warehouses in cities like New York, Chicago, and Dallas. Whether you’ve driven past them or spotted them on your favorite TV shows, it’s easy to forget that ... Read more

When most people hear “warehouse automation,” their minds often jump to a futuristic, lights-out facility run entirely by tireless robots—maybe even something out of a sci-fi movie. While that’s a dramatic exaggeration (minus the rogue AI), it reflects a common misconception.The reality? Warehouse automation is very much here—and has been for years. From automated storage and retrieval systems to robotic pallet movers and AI-powered inventory tracking, automation can now touch nearly every part of warehouse operations. But it doesn’t have to ... Read more