Conveyors & Sortation

Conveyor control systems can either be centralized, using a primary PLC, or decentralized using multiple smart field level devices such as block I/O. Which one is more cost effective?

This whitepaper looks at the technology used for inventory flow in fulfillment centers and factories and how to handle the demand for speed and convenience in a cost-effective way.

The Interlake Mecalux pallet conveyor system represents an ideal combination between the efficiency of the stacker cranes and the entry, dispatch and handling processes of the load units.

What’s the payoff for cloud-based supply chain management? In this research study, IDC shares how customers have realized a five-year ROI of 267%, among other sizeable benefits.

E-commerce age fulfillment drives the need for smart, digitized sorting and tracking.

The purpose of this white paper is to guide you through the process of evaluating and selecting the right “mission-critical” sortation solution for your facility.

This white paper explains the zone skipping strategy and outlines the sortation technology best suited for operations, based on criteria like packaging type, footprint, labor availability and throughput requirements.

Avancon SA, a new Swiss startup are developing new ideas for the materials handling industry, specifically a modern and innovative conveying system developed by the founder of the Interrol Group Dieter Specht.

Making smart automation decisions in today's fast-paced distribution center (DC) environments requires careful evaluation of all variables.

Conveyor solutions from Intelligrated® help retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers build efficient, high performance automated distribution and fulfillment operations.

In the burgeoning e-commerce market, speedy delivery and diverse offerings are customer expectations, and the ability to deliver these via a seamless customer experience will increasingly separate leaders from laggards..

Ingersoll Rand applies APICS standards to improve customer experience and increases delivery performance 86%.

Conveyor is conveyor - that might be the thought while touring a sophisticated distribution operation with miles of roller conveyor, but various technologies have many subtle differences in order to transport items with built-in accumulation functionality.

This white paper detail how understanding the choices in accumulation technology leads to better solutions for operations.

Furniture manufacturer and retailer increased productivity and expanded globally

Every year, expectations for the retail holiday season rise. Retail companies feel the squeeze of the economic recession and continue to look for cost-cutting outlets. As a result, suppliers across the globe must react to the competitive situation and develop a winning strategy for the holiday season.

The HL7200 provides the ultimate in flexibility by incorporating Columbia’s new programmable laner technology with Columbia’s proven soft turn and configurable layer table to provide accurate and stable layer forming.

Columbia Machine will once again demonstrate leading palletizing technologies at the upcoming Pack Expo Show.

The pressure for distribution centers to increase productivity and reduce labor cost has never been greater. One way distribution centers are helping to meet this goal is by upgrading from mature laser-based scanner technologies to newer digital reader technology that provide increased read rates.

Consumer packaged goods company Barcel USA needed an efficient integrated palletizing system to keep up with their growth.