The Material Handling Blog https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog Your go-to source for material handling automation and supply chain information. Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:54:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.9 Trends Driving the Case for Distribution Center Automation https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/31/trends-driving-the-case-for-distribution-center-automation/ https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/31/trends-driving-the-case-for-distribution-center-automation/#respond Thu, 31 Jan 2019 14:54:32 +0000 https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?p=14711 An overview of the economic and technological trends that are increasing the demand (and ROI) for distribution center automation.

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]]> https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/29/velocity-slotting-with-supply-chain-software/feed/ 0 Integrating Conveyor into a Part Press Operation https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/25/integrating-conveyor-into-a-part-press-operation/ https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/25/integrating-conveyor-into-a-part-press-operation/#respond Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:47:31 +0000 https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?p=14681 When trying to determine the best automated solution for a manufacturing application, it’s important to ask the right questions.

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]]> https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/25/integrating-conveyor-into-a-part-press-operation/feed/ 0 Tips on Integrating Pallet Flow Rack in a Freezer https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/23/tips-on-integrating-pallet-flow-rack-in-a-freezer/ https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/23/tips-on-integrating-pallet-flow-rack-in-a-freezer/#respond Wed, 23 Jan 2019 18:50:11 +0000 https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?p=14665 Standard pallet flow components will not hold up to the rigors of cold storage, but these tips will help you find what will.

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]]> https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/23/tips-on-integrating-pallet-flow-rack-in-a-freezer/feed/ 0 The Blockchain Supply Chain: Transparent and Traceable https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/17/the-blockchain-supply-chain-transparent-and-traceable/ https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/17/the-blockchain-supply-chain-transparent-and-traceable/#respond Thu, 17 Jan 2019 15:24:15 +0000 https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?p=14654 Modern supply chains are extremely complex, making it difficult to track product origins, production methods, and more. Blockchain technology can change that.

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]]> https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/10/8-wastes-of-lean-manufacturing-applied-to-warehouse-operations/feed/ 0 Which Products Should Go into a Goods-To-Person System? https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/03/which-products-should-go-into-a-goods-to-person-system/ https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2019/01/03/which-products-should-go-into-a-goods-to-person-system/#respond Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:10:22 +0000 https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?p=14579 Considering a goods-to-person system, but not sure which one to choose or what to put inside? Start by analyzing your data.

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]]> https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2018/12/27/trends-in-supply-chain-network-software-stack/feed/ 0 Lessons From the Amazon Effect https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2018/12/19/lessons-from-the-amazon-effect/ https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/index.php/2018/12/19/lessons-from-the-amazon-effect/#respond Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:30:19 +0000 https://www.bastiansolutions.com/blog/?p=14536 How the retail and material handling industries have evolved to service increased e-commerce demand.

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