Insights & Industry Perspectives
Trends, best practices, and expert takes on automation, space optimization, and inventory management.
Ergonomic Picking Station Design for VLMs & Carousels
Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and automated carousels eliminate floor travel by bringing inventory directly to the worker....
Single-Tray vs. Dual-Tray VLMs: Which Is Right?
When selecting a vertical lift module, buyers naturally compare height, tray size, load capacity and storage volume. But one...
How to Optimize Warehouse Space: Calculating VLM Footprint ROI
When facility managers ask how to optimize warehouse space, the knee-jerk reaction is often to look for new real estate. But...
What Is Material Handling? Storage Systems, Equipment, and Automation
Material handling is the movement, storage, control, and protection of materials throughout a facility. It includes how raw...
What is a Vertical Lift Module VLM? The Complete Beginner’s Guide
Selecting the most suitable Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) for your warehouse, distribution center, or...
Mezzanine vs. VLM: Two Ways to Gain Space—Which Is Right for You?
When floor space gets tight, many operations look at mezzanines as a way to increase capacity. But there’s another option worth...
Why Ceiling Height Is the Most Underutilized Asset in Manufacturing Facilities
As manufacturing operations grow, storage needs almost always grow faster. New products, more SKUs, additional spares, higher...
How Much Does a Vertical Lift Module Cost?
(Updated & Expanded Guide) When evaluating a Vertical Lift Module (VLM), most operations leaders need to understand three...
Goods-to-Person Without the Price Tag: How VLMs & Carousels Deliver GTP Efficiency for Real-World Operations
“Goods-to-person” is having a moment again. Everyone in the automation space is using the term because labor is expensive, floor...