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Abigail McCadden

Automation

From the Dock to the Door: Connecting Fulfillment Automation to Your Supply Chain

In today’s fast-paced, high-demand supply chain environment, automation is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. While much attention is given to picking, packing, and shipping processes, the true competitive advantage often lies in the seamless integration of automation across every touchpoint, starting at receiving and put-away and ending with outbound logistics. To truly optimize fulfillment from dock to door, it's…
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July 25, 2025
ROI

Proving the ROI of Automation: How to Sell Your Boss on the Investment.

Integrating TOC, Lean, Six Sigma, and ROI with the Power of Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication   Warehouse automation is no longer a futuristic luxury—it’s a practical, measurable strategy for improving efficiency, reducing errors, and addressing labor shortages. Yet despite the clear benefits, many organizations hesitate to invest. For operations leaders and warehouse managers looking to modernize, the challenge often lies in…
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July 18, 2025
Robotics

How Robotics Are Revolutionizing Order Management in Warehousing

As consumer demand for speed, accuracy, and reliability continues to grow, warehouses face an urgent need to adapt. The days of purely manual order picking—with workers walking long aisles and processing paper-based inventory—are quickly becoming relics of the past. PeakLogix is helping companies modernize fulfillment through robotic automation that enhances productivity and future-proofs operations. Robotics, once seen as futuristic or…
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July 11, 2025
Automation

5 Ways Automation Solves Space Constraints and Boosts ROI

Warehouse space is one of the most valuable—and limited—resources in supply chain operations. As inventory expands, SKUs diversify, and customer demands increase, many facilities find themselves bursting at the seams. While expanding or relocating might seem like the only solution, it’s not always feasible—or necessary. With the right automation strategy, companies can maximize the space they already have. At PeakLogix,…
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July 4, 2025
Micro-Fulfillment

Driving Efficiency in Food & Beverage and Micro-Fulfillment with PeakLogix Automation

Driving Efficiency in Food & Beverage and Micro-Fulfillment with PeakLogix Automation In an era defined by rising consumer expectations and complex supply chain dynamics, both the food & beverage (F&B) sector and urban micro-fulfillment operations are under constant pressure to adapt. PeakLogix, a trusted affiliate of Alta Material Handling, meets these challenges head-on with customized, brand-agnostic material handling solutions tailored…
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June 27, 2025
Pick Modules

Understanding Pick Modules in Warehouse Design: A Foundation for Scalable Fulfillment

Whereas a layperson envisions a warehouse as little more than aisles of racks and shelves, industry professionals recognize the pick module as a more foundational engineered solution. Understanding the concepts and principles behind pick modules is essential when exploring automated enhancements and system variations. Many advanced automation solutions are built upon the foundational framework of the pick module—leveraging its core…
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June 5, 2025
End-of-Line Automation

What Is End-of-Line Automation — and Why It Might Be Your Best First Step

When most people think about warehouse automation, they imagine robots speeding through aisles, automated storage systems scaling to the ceiling, or complex networks of conveyors replacing entire workforces. But for most growing operations, the most practical place to start isn’t in the aisles — it’s at the end. End-of-line automation—the stage where picked items are packed, labeled, sorted, and shipped—is…
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May 24, 2025
Pick Modules

From Racks to Robots: How Pick Modules Power Smarter Warehouses

Most people think of a warehouse as just rows of shelves and pallets—a place where inventory waits to be moved. But for warehouse managers and operations leaders, the reality is far more complex. Behind every efficient, high-throughput warehouse is a carefully engineered system designed not just for storage, but for speed, accuracy, and scalability. At the center of many of…
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May 12, 2025
Picking

Are You Still Wasting Time with Picker-to-Goods Systems?

The Hidden Cost of Manual Picking in Warehouses If your warehouse still relies on traditional picker-to-goods methods, you’re spending more time, labor, and money than necessary. In today’s highly competitive supply chain landscape, efficiency is critical. Outdated processes create bottlenecks that slow down order fulfillment, increase labor costs, and reduce overall accuracy. With the rise of e-commerce and just-in-time inventory…
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February 25, 2025
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