Matthews’ Peter Gerbitz shares the best first steps for automating your material handling operations
Manufacturing AUTOMATION covers factory automation, Industry 4.0 and IIoT, robotics, controls, logistics, and other industrial automation technologies, primarily in the Canadian discrete manufacturing sector.
Their article “Warehouses of the Future” discusses the evolution of warehousing to the modern era, highlighting the significant advancements in technology, particularly in automation. It emphasizes that automation is key to improving efficiency and productivity in warehouses, though only about 20% of global warehouses are fully automated today.
For the article, writer Jack Kazmierski interviewed Peter Gerbitz, Systems Sales Manager at Matthews Automation, to get Peter’s perspective from over two decades of helping businesses improve their material handling, fulfillment, and logistics processes. Peter advocates for the importance of having accurate data and identifying specific problems before implementing automation solutions. Common initial steps include automating order picking and fulfillment, which can offer immediate productivity gains and improve worker safety and retention without drastic overhauls.
The article also mentions new innovations in warehouse automation, including AI-driven robotics and orchestration software, which enhance operational efficiency. Overall, while reducing headcount has been a traditional goal of automation, the current focus is shifting towards enhancing efficiency and adapting to labor shortages rather than simply cutting jobs.
For more information, the entire “Warehouses of the Future” article can be read here. For more information, please contact us, email: [email protected] or call 262.250.2169
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Matthews Automation provides the NEXUS Warehouse Execution System (WES) platform, Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), OEM agnostic controls for material handling equipment like conveyors and sorters, and Lightning Pick order picking systems. We offer proven integration with and optimization of AS/RS, AMRs, and other robotics for goods-to-person picking solutions and other advanced applications. For 30 years we’ve helped system integrators and end users achieve higher throughput and unparalleled uptime in over 2,000 manufacturing, distribution, and order fulfillment operations worldwide.
Matthews Automation engineers, services, and supports our NEXUS, Pyramid Director, CORS, and Lightning Pick customers from locations in Cincinnati OH and Waukesha WI.
