Automated Storage Case Studies
See how manufacturers, hospitals, retailers, and distributors used White Systems VLMs, vertical carousels, and horizontal carousels to save space, improve picking, and better control inventory.
Results include:
500+ storage bin locations eliminated
28 refrigerators consolidated into one refrigerated vertical carousel
3x–4x gain in picking efficiency
ABB Optimizes Storage and Increases Efficiency with VLM Solutions
Eliminated 500+ storage bin locations and freed space to better support production.
Moses Cone Memorial Hospital Saves Space with Vertical Carousels
Consolidated 28 refrigerators into one refrigerated carousel and reduced storage footprint by about 50%.
Boot Barn Improves Fulfillment with Horizontal Carousels
Supported same-day shipping and achieved a 3x–4x gain in picking efficiency.
Chef Works Improves Distribution Efficiency with Horizontal Carousels
Used horizontal carousels to support faster, more organized picking for apparel distribution.
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VLM Solutions
See how vertical lift modules helped facilities save floor space, organize inventory, and improve access to stored parts and materials.
Nuclear Facility Modernizes Mission-Critical Storage
Compact Double VLMs helped improve safety, reclaim space, and control mission-critical MRO inventory.
PC3 VLM Supports F-35 Maintenance at FRC East
PC3 VLMs helped centralize aircraft maintenance parts, reduce walking, and free up hangar space.
Wine and Spirit Storage with Compact Twin VLMs
Compact Twin VLMs helped save floor space, improve secure storage, and support more accurate picking.
Vertical Lift Modules Support Warehouse Growth
Seven Compact Twin VLMs helped support a growing SKU range, limited warehouse space, and faster picking.
Vertical Carousels
See how vertical carousels supported compact storage, order fulfillment, and fast access to small parts or inventory.
Brewery Improves Maintenance Parts Storage
Vertical carousels helped centralize thousands of small maintenance items for brewery technicians.
MiniVert Doubles Order Fulfillment Capacity
MiniVert vertical carousels helped improve custom order picking in a small-footprint candy packaging area.
Horizontal Carousels
See how horizontal carousels helped distribution, ecommerce, healthcare, and manufacturing teams improve picking speed, accuracy, and order flow.
Three-Day Backlog to Same-Day Shipping
Horizontal carousels helped a downsized distribution facility increase productivity and reach same-day shipping.
99.5% Pick Accuracy for Contact Lens Manufacturer
Horizontal carousels helped manage 12,000+ SKUs, improve productivity, and reach 99.5% accuracy.
Consumer Electronics Manufacturer Reduces Picking Staff from 9 to 2
Horizontal carousels helped reduce floor space, improve accuracy, and cut picking staff from 9 to 2.
Electronics Manufacturer Improves Pick Accuracy to 99%+
Horizontal carousels helped increase picking speed, reduce warehouse space, and support same-day shipping.
Pathology Slide Storage in One-Third the Space
Horizontal carousels helped store pathology slides and specimens in one-third the space.
Hospital System Reaches Nearly 98% Daily Order Fill Rate
Horizontal carousels helped centralize hospital supply storage and improve picking, control, and organization.
Seed Company Improves Peak-Season Fulfillment
Horizontal carousels helped the seed company handle peak-season order volume and increase pick rates.
Metal Cutting Tool Manufacturer Supports 24/7 Uptime
Horizontal carousels helped support 9,000+ SKUs, high daily order volume, and 24/7 operation.
Medical Device Manufacturer Increases Productivity by 66%
Horizontal carousels helped improve order fulfillment productivity, accuracy, and same-day shipping volume.