Mar 16, 2021 | Blog
A popular storage choice across various warehouse settings and industries. A vertical lift module (VLM) is an enclosed storage system consisting of upright stacks of trays with a centralized elevator running vertically between them. The elevator responds to commands...
Mar 16, 2021 | Blog
Operator-run automated storage solutions are increasingly being used for curbside grocery pickup. But the next wave in grocery eCommerce will be centered around remote unattended order pick-up. Many of these new systems rely on integrated smart “buffers,” i.e., remote...
Mar 9, 2021 | Blog
To overcome the challenges associated with the click and collect business model, grocery retailers can choose from a variety of storage solutions, each with their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. These options run the gamut from traditional shelving and...
Mar 9, 2021 | Blog
A vertical lift module (VLM) is an intelligent storage solution comprised of two stacks of trays, one toward the front (the forward column) and the other in the back (the rear column). In the middle of the forward and rear columns, there is a centralized elevator that...
Mar 2, 2021 | Blog
Adapting to click and collect poses unique challenges for grocers. The primary hurdles include: choosing among delivery models, improving order fulfillment speed and accuracy, providing accurate temperature-regulated storage. Choosing among pick-up and delivery models...