WIXOM, MI, August 2025 — ISD has launched OneTouchDistribution, a cutting-edge automation system designed to optimize order fulfillment for case, split-case, and pallet operations. By integrating state-of-the-art storage, retrieval, transportation and processing technologies, the system minimizes labor requirements, enhances accuracy, and maximizes facility space utilization.OneTouchDistribution provides a comprehensive approach to warehouse automation, offering a seamless process from inbound receipt to outbound fulfillment. The system significantly reduces labor requirements by automating receiving, storage and order processing.By leveraging advanced tracking and sequencing, OneTouchDistribution ensures 99.9% percent pick and inventory accuracy while maintaining high throughput, even during peak demand periods. The system’s high-density design allows for the storage of hundreds of thousands of cases or split-case products in a compact footprint, making it an ideal solution for facilities looking to maximize operational efficiency without expanding their physical space."OneTouchDistribution was designed with flexibility and agility at its core," said Ed Romaine, VP of Marketing at ISD. "Every operation has unique challenges, and our system adapts to those needs… whether handling cases, split-cases, or pallets. It allows businesses to scale seamlessly, adjust to shifting demand, and optimize order fulfillment without disruptions. This level of adaptability ensures our clients maintain efficiency, accuracy, and speed, even in the most dynamic distribution environments."The system automates inbound processing by receiving products through lift trucks, autonomous mobile robots, humanoids or Cobots. Once received, items are scanned, recorded, and directed into an automated storage and retrieval system that organizes and tracks each product in real time.Orders are processed based on specific sequencing and fulfillment requirements, ensuring that inventory is retrieved in the optimal sequence for downstream operations. Retrieved products are sent to fully automated or semi-automated picking stations, where they are either picked and sent to a cartonizing area for split-case processing, directly routed to a sorter for case picking or delivered to palletizing and/or an outbound staging area for final shipping.OneTouchDistribution is designed to support a wide range of industries, including food service, ecommerce, pharmaceuticals, industrial distribution, reverse logistics and third-party logistics. Its scalable architecture allows for phased implementation, enabling businesses to integrate automation at their own pace while maintaining ongoing operations.The system’s ability to handle full-case, split-case and pallet orders within a single platform adds to its versatility, making it a viable solution for distribution centers with diverse fulfillment requirements.The system also offers flexibility in order sequencing, allowing products to be picked and processed in a precise order based on weight, fragility, delivery requirements, order cut-off times, and customer preferences. Automated scanning and labeling ensure complete validation before orders leave the facility, reducing errors and increasing efficiency. Likewise, document printers and inserters can be easily integrated into the OneTouchDistribution system for increased revenue generation and reduced labor.With a focus on space optimization, the system minimizes wasted storage areas and maximizes available cubic space, creating a more efficient and cost-effective distribution process.About Integrated Systems Design - ISDIntegrated Systems Design is a comprehensive systems integrator of automated solutions for warehouses, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and wholesale applications, improving processes and productivity while reducing operational costs. Whether providing consulting services to meet current issues or developing future scalable plans to address industry challenges, ISD creates value for a broad range of industries by tailoring systems to clients' specific requirements.ISD expertise ranges from handling, storing, and picking pieces (eaches), cases, pallets, build lines, and special or custom handling solutions. Products and services include automatic storage and retrieval (ASRS), AMR, conveyor, robotics, batch stations, shuttles, pick-to-light, carousels, vertical lift modules (VLMs), controls, and software (including inventory management, WCS, WMS, and MES).ContactEd RomaineVP Marketing & Business Development215-512-2613

WIXOM, MI, July 2025 — Integrated Systems Design (ISD), a distinguished systems integrator and OEM provider of advanced warehouse automation solutions, announces its comprehensive initiative to revolutionize supply chain resilience through strategically curated "Made in America" automation partnerships. This groundbreaking approach addresses mounting concerns over international supply chain vulnerabilities while delivering unprecedented operational excellence.Supply Chain Sovereignty Emerges as Critical Business ImperativeContemporary enterprises face escalating challenges stemming from protracted international supply chains, geopolitical instabilities, and pandemic-induced disruptions. ISD's revolutionary approach eliminates dependency on overseas manufacturing networks, establishing robust domestic partnerships that guarantee supply chain continuity and operational predictability. "Patriotism transcends sentiment—it embodies strategic wisdom," declares Ed Romaine, VP Marketing at ISD. "Our domestic manufacturing alliances eliminate intercontinental shipping delays, customs complications, and communication barriers that perpetually plague international sourcing strategies."Technological Prowess Meets Manufacturing ExcellenceISD's meticulously crafted portfolio encompasses cutting-edge automation technologies exclusively sourced from a number of leading American manufacturing powerhouses:UltraStore Mid-Load ASRS represents tried and true engineering achievements in automated storage solutions. This domestically engineered system optimizes mid-range applications requiring high-density storage coupled with lightning-fast retrieval capabilities. Superior technical support, expedited software updates, and streamlined system modifications distinguish this American-manufactured solution.Kardex Remstar Vertical Lift Modules maximize storage capacities through vertical storage optimization. These systems transform limited floor space into high-density storage capacity while delivering requested inventory directly to ergonomic workstations, dramatically enhancing productivity metrics.URBX ASRS showcases next-generation robotic ASRS storage system. These modular, scalable systems adapt seamlessly to evolving operational requirements, featuring real-time optimization algorithms that maintain peak performance regardless of fluctuating demand patterns.Raymond Material Handling Equipment continues decades-long traditions of American manufacturing excellence. Their product lineup encompasses traditional counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, order pickers, and specialized narrow-aisle equipment designed for high-density storage environments.Reflex Robotics introduces groundbreaking humanoid automation from Brooklyn, New York. Founded by MIT alumni with prestigious experience from Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Amazon, Reflex delivers cost-effective warehouse and manufacturing general-purpose robotics achieving operational capability within sixty minutes of deployment. Their affordable pricing structure—below annual operator salaries—democratizes humanoid automation across diverse warehouse operations.Strategic Advantages Compound Through Domestic PartnershipsISD's "Made in America" approach delivers multifaceted benefits extending beyond equipment procurement: Supply Chain Resilience: Eliminates international shipping vulnerabilities, port congestion delays, and customs complications Quality Assurance: Domestic manufacturers operate under stringent regulatory frameworks ensuring consistent, superior products Rapid Response Support: Time zone alignment, linguistic clarity, and cultural familiarity accelerate technical support resolution Regulatory Compliance: Intimate knowledge of American building codes, safety regulations, and integration standardsOptimalOps-Process™ Maximizes Automation Investment ReturnsISD's proprietary OptimalOps-Process™ framework orchestrates seamless integration across multiple automation technologies. This comprehensive eight-step methodology ensures optimal equipment selection, strategic implementation, and sustained operational excellence while maintaining vendor-neutral flexibility.Partnership Excellence Drives Sustained SuccessAs an OEM-agnostic systems integrator, ISD leverages extensive partnerships with premier American manufacturers to deliver customized solutions precisely matching operational requirements. This collaborative approach eliminates single-vendor limitations while ensuring unified system performance across diverse automation components. "Our domestic partnerships transcend transactional relationships," emphasizes Ed Romaine, VP Marketing at ISD. "We cultivate enduring alliances that deliver sustained value through comprehensive training programs, reliable technical support, and predictable upgrade pathways."Market Leadership Through InnovationISD's commitment to American manufacturing excellence positions clients advantageously amid intensifying global competition. Domestic automation solutions provide strategic stability, operational reliability, and performance consistency that international alternatives cannot match.Discover Revolutionary Automation SolutionsOrganizations seeking to mitigate supply chain risks through Made in America warehouse automation technologies are invited to schedule complimentary consultations exploring ISD's comprehensive capabilities and strategic advantages.About Integrated Systems Design - ISDIntegrated Systems Design is a comprehensive systems integrator of automated solutions for warehouses, manufacturing, distribution, retail, and wholesale applications, improving processes and productivity while reducing operational costs. Whether providing consulting services to meet current issues or developing future scalable plans to address industry challenges, ISD creates value for a broad range of industries by tailoring systems to clients' specific requirements.ISD expertise ranges from handling, storing, and picking pieces (eaches), cases, pallets, build lines, and special or custom handling solutions. Products and services include automatic storage and retrieval (ASRS), AMR, conveyor, robotics, batch stations, shuttles, pick-to-light, carousels, vertical lift modules (VLMs), controls, and software (including inventory management, WCS, WMS, and MES).ContactEd RomaineVP Marketing & Business Development215-512-2613eromaine@isddd.com

• Intelligent software platform WERX as core element.• Artificial intelligence boosts efficiency and reduces manual intervention.• Integrated systems also facilitate the seamless combination of full case and split case picking.(Marchtrenk, Austria, July 14, 2025) Grocery retail is characterized by high dynamics, increasing complexity of product ranges and growing customer expectations with regard to delivery speed and availability. High-performance solutions are essential when it comes to efficiently processing large-volume material flows, especially in the field of full case handling. An intelligent software platform plays a central role here, particularly with respect to palletizing.With over 25 years of specialization in the grocery industry, TGW Logistics is among the leading providers in Europe. As a market leader in the area of systems suited for freezer applications, the intralogistics specialist offers a comprehensive full case product range. "We are in constant contact with our customers. Intensive communication and the ideas that arise from it help us to stay on the cutting edge," explains Michael Schedlbauer, Vice President of Business Development Grocery at TGW Logistics. The full case solutions cover all temperature zones – from dry goods to fresh and frozen foods (-30 °C) – and enable automated handling of pallets, roll cages and thermocontainers.TGW Logistics builds on technologies developed in-house in all core areas:• High-performance palletizer: over 700 packing units per hour, modular design, high redundancy and optimal accessibility for maintenance.• Depalletizing systems with various levels of automation to accommodate different types of packaging• Highly dynamic shuttle warehouses with trays that can hold multiple SKUs and thus simultaneously allow a higher storage density and flexible picking.• Exact sequencing directly from the warehouse or via the conveyor system to facilitate the targeted supply of goods for palletizing and further processes.• Modular software platform WERX for efficient implementation, individually adapted to customer requirements."We build our solutions on a broad foundation of experience in the areas of integration, software, warehouse and conveying technology and robotics. This makes us a reliable partner that our customers can count on. TGW Logistics takes care of the efficient operation and maintenance of the system during its entire service life," emphasizes Peter Ehrenhuber, Director of Grocery Retail at TGW Logistics.Intelligent software platform WERXThe software platform WERX is a central element of every TGW installation. With its team of over 700 specialists, TGW Logistics develops modular software solutions for the control, optimization and visualization of all material flows. Special focus is placed on palletizing software, which guarantees maximum packing density and optimal packaging stability with the help of intelligent algorithms. Software and technology are constantly tested, calibrated and developed further with the help of demo and test systems.Artificial intelligence boosts efficiency and reduces manual interventionIn the area of depalletizing, TGW Logistics relies on camera-based, self-learning system behavior: with the help of AI algorithms, the system recognizes patterns and analyzes error patterns directly in the visualization. This fuels a continuous learning process that reduces the amount of intervention required from operators by up to 30 percent, which in turn directly affects the system's overall performance.An intelligent multi-layer approach also comes into play during the creation of the packing plan prior to palletizing. This allows multiple requirements to be considered simultaneously and to be activated or deactivated as needed. The system recognizes any need for optimization based on current capacity utilization. This feature has already proven itself in practice for one of the leading food service providers in the U.S. When it comes to supplying end customers, the duration of stops to unload customer deliveries can be drastically reduced. This increases efficiency along the entire supply chain and strengthens competitiveness.Security as integral feature – NIS2, KRITIS & IT securityIn the face of rising regulatory requirements, e.g. as a result of the NIS2 Directive, as well as the significance of intralogistics as part of critical infrastructure (KRITIS), TGW Logistics is setting high standards in terms of security, availability and data protection – both for customers and for its own system landscape."We are making long-term investments in IT security and process reliability," stresses Hans-Peter Dirisamer, Director of Group IT at TGW Logistics. "Our aspiration is to establish sophisticated security structures that will play a preventive role and enable swift reaction in case of emergency. TGW Logistics takes a comprehensive approach that encompasses not only technical but also organizational measures. This includes redundant system architecture, coordinated access regulations, data encryption and continuous monitoring, as well as emergency plans and recovery scenarios whose effectiveness are tested regularly."Expansion to split case picking: one system, two worldsWith the growth of online business, the requirements associated with picking single items for end customer orders (split case picking) are also on the rise. TGW Logistics has developed solutions just for this situation and has already implemented them at multiple customer sites designed especially for e-commerce. They make it possible to handle over 20,000 units per hour and are suited for delivering to end customers directly or for supplying stores with small lot sizes.Moreover, TGW Logistics offers integrated systems that seamlessly combine full case and split case picking, allowing the same system to handle both fast-moving and slowmoving items.This is made possible by:• Highly dynamic shuttle technology to supply both areas at once• An external sequencer developed in-house that sorts items intelligently based on target and delivery criteria• The patented PickCenter One – 1:1 picking workstation with integrated target sequencer for optimized picking orderThis integration offers maximum flexibility in the face of changing business models, e.g. in the case of seasonal transitions, changes to the product range, or increasing affiliation with convenience stores.Brownfield competence: integration during live operationNot every operator is able or willing to turn to greener pastures. TGW Logistics has extensive brownfield experience to draw on and has already successfully integrated numerous systems into existing buildings and software landscapes – often during live operation. The modular design of the TGW systems makes it possible to insert single functional units into existing infrastructure in a compact and flexible manner, whether as a partial extension or comprehensive modernization. Tried and true methods, comprehensive project planning and experienced realization teams make it possible to accomplish integration with minimal interference in existing processes, all without compromising performance or scalability.To learn more, visit us at www.tgw-group.com.About TGW LogisticsTGW Logistics is one of the leading international suppliers of material handling solutions. For over 50 years, the Austrian specialist has implemented highly automated systems for customers, including brands from A as in Adidas to Z as in Zalando. As systems integrator, TGW Logistics plans, produces, implements and services complex logistics centers – from mechatronic products and robots to control systems and software.TGW Logistics has subsidiaries in Europe, Asia and the U.S. and employs roughly 4,500 people worldwide. In the 2023/24 business year, the company generated a total revenue of 1.07 billion euros. Pictures: © TGW Logistics Reprint with reference to TGW Logistics free of charge. Reprint is not permitted for promotional purposes.ContactTGW Logistics GmbH+43.50.486-0tgw@tgw-group.com

ProGMA A Case StudyCustomer: Airport Baggage AreaProtectionSituationThe luggage handling areas in Orlando International Airport’s Terminals A and B were originally protected by outdated,rigid guarding that had significantly deteriorated over time. This legacy system not only failed to prevent damage but alsocontributed to cracking and breaking of the surrounding 4” thick concrete on the second-floor structure.Conveyors, electrical panels, and critical infrastructure components were left vulnerable to frequent impacts, increasingmaintenance costs and safety concerns. Additionally, ineffective guarding posed risks to equipment, facility integrity, andworker safety in this high-traffic operational environment.SolutionTo address these challenges, airport officials partnered with a certified installer to replace the old system with SlowStop®rebounding guarding products from Impact Recovery. The new solution included:• 15” tall 4” single IronFlex rails to protect conveyor systems at their operating height• 42” tall 4” double IronFlex rails installed around electrical panels for elevated protection• Strategically placed 5” rebounding steel bollards to reinforce key locations and mitigate high-risk impact zonesIn total, the project involved the installation of 1,621 feet of railing in Terminal A and 1,857 feet in Terminal B. The installerstated, “Installation was straightforward and easy. Once we got a pattern down, it really moved fast. We actually finishedthe job two weeks ahead of schedule.” With the new SlowStop® system in place, the airport achieved a dramaticimprovement in facility protection and safety. The rebounding technology minimized concrete damage by absorbing anddissipating impact forces, while also delivering long-term durability and performance. The conveyor equipment supplierpraised the upgrade and expressed strong support for the enhanced safety measures. The comprehensive protectionsystem now ensures critical infrastructure is better defended reducing maintenance needs and increasing operationaluptime. Terminals A and B are now fully equipped with a modern, reliable, and efficient guarding system positioningOrlando International Airport for safer baggage operations for years to come.“Installation was straightforward and easy.Once we got a pattern down, it really moved fast.”

MAVs deliver a lot of benefits, including higher efficiency, productivity, safety, and flexibility. To provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective movement of materials. To supplement or replace manually-operated material handling vehicles, such as forklifts, tuggers, and order pickers. For greater flexibility in material transport compared to fixed solutions, such as conveyors. In response to shortages in labor, allowing reassignment of employees to areas where they can add more value. To eliminate associate travel time during picking and order fulfillment.

Conveyor and sortation equipment is essential for optimizing material handling systems. CSS educates the industry on key features, advantages, and emergingtechnologies while addressing market challenges through outreach. It provides valuable educational resources, promotes collaboration between manufacturers andtechnology providers, networking and supports career growth in the sector to drive innovation.

For warehouses and distribution centers, Destuff-it™ portable ergonomic conveyors provide a safe and efficient solution for handling floor-stacked packages in shipping containers or related vessels.

The challenge was to engineer a system of catch nets to protect employees working under a fast moving overhead conveyor system. In addition, the caught objects must remain undamaged and be retrieved quickly without impeding the workflow.

The mezzanine platform from Steel King is a combination of single and two-level platforms that creates a triple-mezzanine structure, providing more than 230,000 square feet of working space to support operations, conveyor and vertical lift module (VLM) picking stations along with other means of automation.

This is a paid advertisement. Since 1977, PFlow Industries has revolutionized vertical material handling, delivering over 20,000 custom-built vertical conveyors worldwide. From small packages to massive 100,000 lb loads, see how PFlow’s innovative, tailored solutions solve any lifting challenge—enhancing safety, efficiency, and productivity across countless industries. Watch now to see PFlow in action!

This session synthesizes key insights from two pivotal reports by STIQ and Interact Analysis, providing a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, economic impacts, and technological advancements in conveyors and sortation systems. Attendees will gain a detailed understanding of how shifts in e-commerce, changes in economic conditions, and innovations in technology are reshaping the future of warehouse operations and logistics. Learn about the strategic shifts towards optimizing existing facilities, the rise of mobile automation, and the expected growth trajectories in various global markets. This seminar is tailored for logistics professionals aiming to leverage these insights into actionable strategies for navigating the evolving landscape of intralogistics. ----- Is this on target or in the right direction regarding what it should be???

Webstaurant Store, a prominent e-commerce player specializing in restaurant equipment and supplies, faced a complex challenge in their distribution center near Savannah, Georgia. Sorting similar-looking cases of various products for manual palletizing was an error-prone and inefficient task. To overcome these challenges, Webstaurant Store collaborated with FMH Conveyors and implemented their state-of-the-art LITESORT automated sortation system.

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In the bustling world of eCommerce, the heart of warehouse efficiency pulses within the final 100 feet. This pivotal space, integral to order fulfillment, has remained largely untouched by many optimization strategies - until now. Our latest episode of the MHI Industry Leadership podcast delves deep into the role of Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRCs) in these critical zones, casting a spotlight on SLAM - Scan, Label, Apply, and Manifest - processes. Joined by seasoned experts Chuck Cobb and Steve Castle, we explore transformative techniques that not only enhance efficiency but also skyrocket outbound package accuracy. Their insights, garnered from decades in the material handling and VRC industries, are a goldmine for anyone keen on supercharging their order fulfillment operations. Don't miss out on these game-changing insights! Tune in, and discover how to elevate your warehouse operations to new heights!

When considering automation solutions for a distribution center, many people may think that the choice between a conveyor and sortation system or AGVs and AMRs is an either/or scenario. In truth, these technologies can work well together and often require some of the same considerations when choosing a solution for your organization.

Today’s distribution centers are quickly becoming more complex thanks to increased consumer demands and new technologies. Conveyor and sortation systems can streamline operations - giving customers a superior experience. Incorporating these advancements into a facility can allow for faster and more efficient decision-making, meaning, less downtime, and better productivity.

A form of powered conveyor used to transport heavy unit loads such as pallets and industrial containers. These conveyors can be single or double chain strand in configuration. This chain is not only the driving force but it is also the part which comes in direct contact with the load and provides friction which pulls the load forward. In some cases, free rollers on either side of or between the chain provide additional support to the load. Short sections of double strand chain conveyors are a common means of transferring loads at right angle to/from another straight section of roller conveyor.

A horizontal, inclined, or vertical device for moving or transporting bulk material, packages, or objects in a path predetermined by the design of the device, and having points of loading and discharge, fixed or selective.

Another form of the tray sorter is where the tray is replaced by a short belt conveyor section with its direction of travel orientated perpendicular to the line of travel of the main train. At the proper moment the belt stepper motor is energized propelling its load to either side and the desired takeaway lane. See also Tray sorter .

This handbook provides an overview of the different possible functional applications of conveyors and sortation systems within warehouses and distribution centers. Its purpose is to give an overview into some of the ways in which conveyors and sortation systems can be potentially deployed throughout a variety of inventory handling processes. Examples range from manual operations to highly automated facilities; technical specifications are not included.

This paper is to serve a brief introduction to Vertical Reciprocating Conveyors (VRC).  VRCs are vertical conveyors that efficiently move material vertically between two or more fixed elevations. They are used in commercial buildings, factories, warehouses, industrial plants and retail stores or anywhere that material or products need to move from one level to another. VRCs provide fast, convenient and safe methods for transferring material to/from mezzanines, balconies, basements, and between levels in multiple story buildings.

A comprehensive guide to conveyor sortation technologies, this 16-page brochure features over 30 full color photographs and illustrations. The most commonly cited benefits from a well-designed conveyor sortation system is greater productivity. This brochure covers all aspects of conveyor sortation technology including merge subsystems, sortation subsystems, takeaway subsystems, along with selection criteria for each technology. This is an excellent companion for the CD-ROM on conveyor sortation, item #10070.