Automation

Downtime is one of the most expensive challenges in warehouse and distribution operations. In Canada, where labor rates continue to climb, energy costs are on the rise, and real estate is at a premium, the impact is amplified. Every unplanned disruption can ripple across supply chains, delay shipments, and erode profitability. Automation and proactive lifecycle service are the most effective…

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…

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,…

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,…

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…

As industries everywhere continue to adjust to COVID-19, the labor shortages that have plagued the industry for years are only getting worse. The latest analysis shows that there are nearly two open jobs for every American actively looking for work. What was at first called The Great Resignation has become The Grand Redesign as employees and employers alike look to…

Correctly implemented warehouse automation has many positive effects on distribution center operations. But first, a detailed analysis is needed to understand the financial savings generated by the investment. The project sponsor doesn’t want to discover any budgeting traps after the implementation has started. Before deciding to automate, customers need to know: How much will it cost upfront? How much will…

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) make the global supply chain possible, moving material from raw goods, through the production process, and out to the consumer. They are used in a wide variety of industries, from manufacturing and warehousing to medical care and even theme parks. Like most automation, AGVs offer increased accuracies and throughputs compared to a traditional workforce, while reducing…