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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, the leading international provider of automated material handling solutions, exhibited at the SAP Sapphire NOW and ASUG (Americas' SAP Users' Group) Annual Conference in Orlando, FL, last week. The conference was well-attended. John Clark, head of Marketing and Business Development, noted that viastore Systems' booth was well-attended with many inquiries and possible prospects.

Special coverage about Software & Technology is the focus of the current issue of Food Logistics. The editors contacted over a dozen industry executives at companies that play a significant role in the food and beverage supply chain.

viastore Systems' John Clark, Marketing Manager, discussed how over the last several years 24-volt DC motor driven conveyor roller (MDR) has been gaining ground. Ideal for accumulation, 24-volt DC MDR conveyor operates similarly to the other styles of accumulation conveyor, utilizing a photo eye to "see" an item, then triggering its respective section of rollers to stop for accumulation.

viastore Systems' Nancy Malone, regional sales manager, discussed why the majority of surprises in automation and/or software implementation in warehouse or distribution centers are unwelcome. Malone recommended seven tips to help avoid setbacks to both schedule and budget.

viastore Systems' customer Kaeser Compressors, a leading compressor manufacturer and supplier of compressed air systems, migrated to the modern SAP extended warehouse management and SAP HANA (high-performance analytic appliance) and has increased the DC's efficiency many times over in every functional area. Goods received are now processed up to 20% faster, Kaeser has recorded a 40% increase in picks, the packaging process has become 50% faster, and the warehouse activities and reporting are executed 20 times faster than in the past. The case study was featured in Modern Materials Handling.

viastore Systems exhibit at MODEX 2016 last week was well-received with many prospects inquiring about intralogistics solutions. viastore also presented a special session titled, "An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI." The presentation was led by Myles Harmon. The standing room only session had many industry leaders asking questions during the Q&A at the end of the presentation.

viastore Systems, a Hytrol integration partner, will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7. John Clark, Director at viastore Systems, noted, "viastore Systems is a proud integration partner for Hytrol Conveyor. Our strong relationship will be on display at MODEX April 4-7. Hytrol brings nearly 70 years of technological excellence and innovation to our customers in food logistics, cold supply chain, automotive, and more."

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.

Nancy Malone of viastore Systems, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, recently discussed how experienced integrators can get the most out of their SAP, EWM, or WM implementation.

viastore Systems will present a special session at MODEX 2016 tomorrow. viastore will be presenting a special session titled, "An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI" on April 5, 2016 from 12:45-1:30 in Theater H. The presentation is led by Myles Harmon. viastore Systems will be exhibiting at the 2016 MODEX event April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center at 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, a Hytrol integration partner, will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7. John Clark, Director at viastore Systems, noted, "viastore Systems is a proud integration partner for Hytrol Conveyor. Our strong relationship will be on display at MODEX April 4-7. Hytrol brings nearly 70 years of technological excellence and innovation to our customers in food logistics, cold supply chain, automotive, and more."

viastore 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, 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 will present a special session at MODEX 2016 next week. viastore will be presenting a special session titled, "An Incremental Approach to Automation and ROI" on April 5, 2016 from 12:45-1:30 in Theater H. The presentation is led by Myles Harmon. viastore systems will be exhibiting at the 2016 MODEX event April 4-7, 2016 at the Georgia World Congress Center at Booth #1439.

viastore Systems' John Clark, discussed how over the last several years 24-volt DC motor driven conveyor roller (MDR) has been gaining ground. Ideal for accumulation, 24-volt DC MDR conveyor operates similarly to the other styles of accumulation conveyor, utilizing a photo eye to "see" an item, then triggering its respective section of rollers to stop for accumulation.

viastore Systems recently 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 fourteenth myth is: The company's' facilities are different, so they cannot use one automation solution for all of them. The fact is there is no "one-size-fits-all" automation solution, and rarely will the installation that optimizes one location duplicate those exact results at another.

For the second year in a row, viastore Systems is currently compiling data for the annual information report regarding key issues facing supply chain industry executives. This anonymous survey allows material handling companies to compare themselves with other companies in making automation decisions. The merits and efficacy of these lean best practice policies, approaches, and technology decisions will provide an important context and competitive placement in the market place.

viastore Systems recently 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 thirteenth myth is: Automation will not work in a chilled or freezer storage environment. The fact is it can, with some modifications to the mechanical components. The punishing cold that requires personnel working in manual operations to take regular breaks to warm up makes automation ideal for chilled and frozen storage environments. Whether its conveyor that transports pallets and/or cases into and out of the area, or automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) that handles pallets, mechanical components can be rated for extreme temperature use.

viastore Systems' customer Kaeser Compressors, a leading compressor manufacturer and supplier of compressed air systems, migrated to the modern SAP extended warehouse management and SAP HANA (high-performance analytic appliance) and has increased the DC's efficiency many times over in every functional area. Goods received are now processed up to 20% faster, Kaeser has recorded a 40% increase in picks, the packaging process has become 50% faster, and the warehouse activities and reporting are executed 20 times faster than in the past. The case study was featured in Modern Materials Handling.

viastore Systems, a Hytrol integration partner, will be exhibiting at MODEX 2016 April 4-7. The MODEX Supply Chain Conference brings together leading experts from the industry to give the latest information on manufacturing and supply chain trends, technologies, and innovations. The conference also includes valuable opportunities to network with industry leaders.

viastore Systems recently 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 twelfth myth is: The in-house service technicians will not be able to maintain and support sophisticated automation technology. The fact is that in-house technicians can be trained to support an installation; different levels of service and support contracts can be negotiated with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), or systems integration firm. In a study conducted by Peerless Research Group for Modern Materials Handling magazine, "Reader Survey: Maintaining the Automated Warehouse," 46.3% of automation owners rely on internal staff to maintain the equipment, 17.9% outsource those tasks, and 34.7% deploy a "hybrid" approach—handling some maintenance internally and delegating the rest to a third party.

Modern's 2016 Productivity Achievement Awards honor companies that have made outstanding strides in improving operations through materials handling and related information systems. viastore Systems supplied Grob the system design, pallet handling AS/RS, mini-load AS/RS, goods-to-person workstations, and WCS & WMS integration.

viastore Systems recently 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 eleventh myth is: Another operation's warehousing automation installation failed, so they all fail. The fact is failure happens. Whether the failure results from budget overruns, unadopted change, untrained personnel, or an installation that does not deliver the promised throughput, the cause can usually be traced back to a lack of communication between the operation and the supplier/integrator. Regardless of the type or extent of automation, it is imperative to thoroughly evaluate the supplier options. Consider more than just budget. Key factors should also include delivery date, openness to ideas from both sides, other successful installations, performance accountability, and post-installation support.

viastore 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 recently 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 tenth myth is: When the business grows, it can hire more associates. The fact is operations looking to boost throughput often assume that "adding more bodies" to process and fulfill more orders faster in order to keep up with seasonal peaks or promotional demands is the way to go. In reality, however, doing so often leads to congestion and a loss of throughput.