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Streamlining Operations with Sorter Conveyors: A Guide for Growing Businesses

Streamlining Operations with Sorter Conveyors: A Guide for Growing Businesses As businesses grow, operational challenges increase. One of the most critical hurdles faced by directors of operations and warehouse managers is managing the rising complexity of shipments. Ensuring the right items are dispatched to the right locations, on time, becomes harder as order volumes soar. Sorter conveyors are a pivotal…
April 16, 2025
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Goods-to-Person vs. Picker-to-Goods

Which Picking System is Right for Your Warehouse? Warehouse efficiency is a competitive advantage, and the difference between Goods-to-Person (GTP) and Picker-to-Goods systems can mean the difference between slow, error-prone fulfillment and streamlined, high-speed operations. If your warehouse is still relying on manual picking, it may be time to evaluate whether a shift to automation could improve productivity, accuracy, and…
March 25, 2025
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5 Signs Your Warehouse Needs GTP

Is Your Warehouse Falling Behind? Here’s When to Consider GTP Efficiency is everything in today’s fast-paced distribution environment. If you’re struggling with slow fulfillment, high labor costs, or an increasing number of errors, it may be time to rethink your warehouse operations. Goods-to-Person (GTP) systems are transforming the way businesses handle inventory, increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving accuracy. But…
March 5, 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 Outdated processes create bottlenecks that slow down order fulfillment, increase labor costs, and reduce overall accuracy.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…
February 25, 2025
Automation

Where to Start with Warehouse Automation 

For a growing business, competing with industry giants like Amazon and Walmart sets a high bar for efficiency. Managing internal KPIs, such as increasing shipments while maintaining accuracy and on-time deliveries, becomes increasingly challenging. Operations leaders, such as Chief Operations Officers, Directors of Operations, Warehouse Managers, and Industrial Engineers, are tasked with finding effective solutions. For companies shipping 1,000, 2,500,…
January 8, 2025
Automation

What is End-of-Line Automation and Can It Help My Business?

As businesses grow, keeping up with increased shipments while ensuring accurate, on-time deliveries becomes increasingly complex. Chief Operations Officers, Directors of Operations, Warehouse Managers, and Industrial Engineers are often tasked with finding effective solutions to this challenge. For companies shipping 1,000, 2,500, 10,000, 50,000 orders per day and growing, understanding where to look for efficiency gains is important. One proven…
January 6, 2025
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Shelving and Storage Analysis: How to Optimize Your Warehouse Space

In today’s fast-paced supply chain and warehousing environments, maximizing space and efficiency is no longer optional—it’s essential. Traditional static storage methods like shelving and bins may appear cost-effective initially, but they come with hidden inefficiencies: wasted space, poor density, and limits on growth. By comparing traditional shelving solutions to modern automated systems like horizontal carousels and Automated Storage and Retrieval…
December 17, 2024
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Maximizing Efficiency and Space: The Advantages of Vertical Lift Carousels

In today’s competitive business landscape, maximizing efficiency, saving space, and reducing operational costs are essential goals for any warehouse or distribution center. Vertical Lift Carousels (VLCs) from PeakLogix present a practical solution to these challenges by offering a high-density, automated storage system that improves organization, accessibility, and inventory accuracy. In this post, we’ll dive into the benefits of VLCs and…
November 19, 2024
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Racking Requirements in Canada and the USA: A Comparative Guide

Over the past year at PeakLogix, I’ve gained valuable experience helping clients navigate the intricacies of racking system requirements in Canada. Although the regulations are generally similar to those in the USA, there are key differences that every warehouse manager should understand. In this post, I’ll share what I’ve learned about these requirements to help you ensure safety, productivity, and…
November 5, 2024
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Automated Mobile Robots Replace Traditional Automation

At PeakLogix, we specialize in designing and installing custom material handling systems that fit the unique needs of warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities. Our solutions range from cutting-edge tech like autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) to traditional automated systems that still play a crucial role in many operations.  This article explores how AMRs revolutionize warehouse automation with flexibility and scalability.…
September 27, 2024