Skip to main content
Automation

Sleep Better, Ship Faster: How Proactive Automation Service Keeps Your Warehouse Running (Not You)

When you’re a warehouse manager, true peace of mind is rare. Even when things seem to be running smoothly, you might still lie awake wondering: What if the sorter goes down during peak? Are those conveyor rollers overdue for replacement? Will a forklift strike take a rack out of commission again? You’re not alone — and you don’t have to…
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…
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,…
Female manager working on tablet in warehouse
AutomationWMS

Warehouse Logistics Automation: What You Need to Know Before You Start

Warehouse Logistics Automation: What You Need to Know Before You Start   You’re under pressure. Orders are picking up, space is running out, and it’s harder than ever to find warehouse staff willing to work long shifts at competitive wages. You know automation is out there, and you’ve seen the headlines—robots, AI, conveyors moving product like clockwork. But here’s what…
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,…
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…
image of automated guided vehicle
AGVs – Maximizing ROI Begins Automation

Meet Today’s Challenges with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

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…
Man looking at the papers in a warehouse
Calculating the ROI of Warehouse Automation Automation

Calculating the ROI of Warehouse Automation

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…
image of automated guided vehicle
AGVs – Maximizing ROI Begins Automation

AGVs – Maximizing ROI Begins with Choosing the Right System

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…
AGVs
AGVs – the “Backbone” of Modern Material Automation

AGVs – the “Backbone” of Modern Material Handling

Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) are wheel-based, autonomous material handlers. They are both versatile and affordable and are used in such a wide variety of industries that MH&L named them the “backbone” of. When considering adding or upgrading automation to existing systems, AGVs have the benefit of quick implementation and little downtime. All automation offers improved throughput and accuracy, and lower…