Press Releases For MI - Grand Rapids-Wyoming (US)

Viastore USA New President Is Tom Coyne

viastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

Viastore Systems Exhibits Viaflex Shuttle System at MODEX 2016 Booth 1439

viastore Systems, Inc. will be exhibiting viaflex shuttle system at the 2016 MODEX event April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center at booth #1439. The viaflex shuttle system is designed for maximum performance in the smallest of space. Its compact design ensures high storage density – with rack heights of up to 30 meters. The shuttle vehicles work in each level simultaneously, enabling high throughput rates.

Viastore SYSTEMS Explains Intralogistics and Industry 4.0

LogoIntralogistics is the art of optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of information and material goods within the walls of a fulfillment or distribution center.

Philipp Hahn-Woernl CEO of Viastore Group Welcomes New Viastore USA President

Logoviastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

Viastore SYSTEMS Addresses Optimizing Deployment of SAP in Automated Warehouse

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

Youth Unlimited Announces 2017 SERVE Mission Trip Sites

LogoThis summer, through Youth Unlimited's week-long, service-oriented SERVE mission trips, 39,032 hours of service were given throughout 26 different communities around the U.S. and Canada.

Advantages of SAP Implementation in Automated Warehouse in Viastore SYSTEMS Whitepaper

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

Viastore SYSTEMS Intelligent Systems Keep Cold Constant and Energy Use Low as Frozen Food Market Grows

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Intelligent Systems to Keep the Cold Constant, the Quality High and Energy Use Low." The energy saving potential in frozen storage warehouses and logistics centers is high. The key is to look at an entire solution, not just the effectiveness of single products. An intelligent management system avoids unnecessary goods movements and saves energy. To ensure efficient and economical operations, it is also possible to install energy saving drives, braking technology that recirculates energy back into the system, efficient design processes, and preplanned suitable packaging sizes to make better use of truck cargo capacity.

Intralogistics Expert Tom Coyne Named President of Viastore USA

Logoviastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

Viastore SYSTEMS Sees Benefits of Automation Include Labor Savings and Maximizing Throughput

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Much has changed in recent years due to the rise of multichannel fulfillment and ecommerce. Generally, piece picking is up as are the number of stock keeping units (SKUs) at many DCs. Orders may be smaller than in years past, but many DCs are processing a higher volume of orders and picking more pieces per shift. Perhaps more than ever given these trends, the benefits of automation—accuracy, labor savings, and maximizing throughput within existing space—makes the payback proposition from warehouse automation stronger than ever.

Intelligent SYSTEMS Required as Frozen Food Market Grows According to Viastore SYSTEMS

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Intelligent Systems to Keep the Cold Constant, the Quality High and Energy Use Low." The energy saving potential in frozen storage warehouses and logistics centers is high. The key is to look at an entire solution, not just the effectiveness of single products. An intelligent management system avoids unnecessary goods movements and saves energy. To ensure efficient and economical operations, it is also possible to install energy saving drives, braking technology that recirculates energy back into the system, efficient design processes, and preplanned suitable packaging sizes to make better use of truck cargo capacity.

Viastore SYSTEMS Whitepaper Describes Reasons Why Automation Is Good Investment

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Businesses may believe that automation is an 'all in' concept that is too expensive, or overkill for distribution centers (DC), but they might be missing out on an opportunity for business gain. There is compelling return on investment (ROI) from automation.

Viastore SYSTEMS Helped Americold Facility to Better Serve Regional Customers

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, partnered with Americold to better manage the needs of their customer more effectively and with less labor.

Tom Coyne Named New President of Viastore USA

Logoviastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

Viastore SYSTEMS Explains Why Automation Makes Good Business Sense

Logoviastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Businesses may believe that automation is an 'all in' concept that is too expensive, or overkill for distribution centers (DC), but they might be missing out on an opportunity for business gain. There is compelling return on investment (ROI) from automation.

Viastore SYSTEMS Information Guide Explores Updating and Modernizing Material Handling Process

Logoviastore SYSTEMS recently released an information guide on retrofitting and modernizing businesses' material handling processes. When the control technology starts to show its age, the availability of the system will decrease, and spare parts will no longer be attainable. The outcome, unscheduled downtimes, failed deliveries, production halts, and annoyed customers. Viastore SYSTEMS modernizes the control systems step by step. Often the new and old system will work in parallel, with clearly defined back up strategies. The change over to the new system is done on the weekend, during scheduled downtime, or during working hours. viastore's experienced project managers ensure smooth and speedy implementation. The benefit is more dependability and better performance.

Viastore Systems Chosen to Replace Outdated Warehouse Management System Due to Flexibility

Logoviastore systems was chosen to provide the WMS solution due to the high level of flexibility that their WMS offers. Uwe Fersch, Technical Manager for Warehouse and Shipping Logistics at Wika, noted, "Our conditions and flow of goods are subject to constant change. Therefore, we need a flexible system which allows the rapid adjustment of all the processes, from goods receiving to shipping, so that we can achieve our delivery reliability."

Americold Turns to Viastore Systems to Increase Productivity Labor Efficiency

Logoviastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, partnered with Americold to better manage the needs of their customer more effectively and with less labor. David Bridger, Americold's AS/RS operations manager noted, "Our case picking has been cut by 50%, now that half-pallet picks go directly to shipping; instead of being 38% of the handling work required for that customer, we're now down to around 18%-19%. Also, our labor efficiency has been increased by 25% mostly due to elimination of handling steps."

Viastore Systems Describes Ideal Implementation of SAP in Automated Warehouse

Logoviastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

Cold Storage Leader Viastore Systems Is Featured in AutomationMedia

Logoviastore Systems was recently featured in Automation Media magazine. The feature, titled, "viastore Systems Leads Automation in Cold Storage," authored by manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, discussed the challenges of cold storage automation. viastore Systems, a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions, specializes in cold storage; viastore manages the entire process, including design and workflow management, the building structure, insulation, the passageways between different temperature zones, and the design of air conditioning and refrigeration technologies. The company employs over 400 people worldwide and has annual sales of over US$140 Million.

Viastore Systems Explains Why Wave Picking Not Best for Warehouse Distribution Centers

Logoviastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "The Waveless Warehouse: Why Wave Picking Might Not Be the Best for Your Distribution Center."

CuddleBuddys - Creating Customizable Teddy Bears

CuddleBuddys offers a new solution to create beautiful customizable teddy bears. Buyers can customize their teddy bears with photos, sound recordings, and other options while shopping with this budding eCommerce site. No other company allows people add a photo of their choice directly onto a teddy bear.

Viastore Systems Experts in Distribution Center Profiled in Robotics and Automation

Logoviastore Systems, Inc. was recently featured in Robotics and Automation News. The feature, titled, "The role of experts in distribution center robotics and automation," authored by manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, discussed how distribution centers are facing ever shorter delivery times, requiring higher flexibility and efficient goods management.

Viastore Systems Information Guide Explores Updating and Modernizing Material Handling Processes

LogoAt the heart of a material handling system are its control and its mechanical parts. viastore Systems recently released an information guide on retrofitting and modernizing businesses' material handling processes. When the control technology starts to show its age, the availability of the system will decrease, and spare parts will no longer be attainable. The outcome, unscheduled downtimes, failed deliveries, production halts, and annoyed customers. Viastore Systems modernizes the control systems step by step. Often the new and old system will work in parallel, with clearly defined back up strategies. The change over to the new system is done on the weekend, during scheduled downtime, or during working hours. viastore's experienced project managers ensure smooth and speedy implementation. The benefit is more dependability and better performance.

Viastore Systems Whitepaper Describes Automation, Provides Opportunity for Quick ROI

Logoviastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Businesses may believe that automation is an 'all in' concept that is too expensive, or overkill for distribution centers (DC), but they might be missing out on an opportunity for business gain. There is compelling return on investment (ROI) from automation.

Viastore Systems Defines Role of Experts in Distribution Center Robotics and Automation

Logoviastore Systems, Inc. was recently featured in Robotics and Automation News. The feature, titled, "The role of experts in distribution center robotics and automation," authored by manufacturing journalist, Thomas R. Cutler, discussed how distribution centers are facing ever shorter delivery times, requiring higher flexibility and efficient goods management.

New eBook Addresses Cost of Warehouse Automation Addressed by Viastore Systems

Logoviastore Systems released a new eBook titled, "15 Myths About Warehouse Automation, Debunked." The eBook is a compilation of the 15 most common myths about warehouse automation, debunked with facts. The second myth: Warehouse automation is too expensive; our operation can't afford it. The fact is just as there are a variety of material handling automation technologies, there are a range of costs associated with each. Generally, the more complex and holistic a solution is, the more equipment and integration will be required and the higher the cost will be. The higher costs will be offset by increased efficiency, increased order accuracy, and/or space savings based on the solutions implemented.