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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
Klappich Spearheaded Gartner Research on WMS and Warehouse Robotics – Now Set to Help Accelerate Roboteon’s GrowthSAN JOSE, CA/JULY 29, 2025/ Roboteon, a leading innovator in intelligent warehouse robotics software, announced today that well-known former Gartner analyst Dwight Klappich has joined the company as a Strategic Advisor.In his role, Klappich will work closely with Roboteon’s leadership team on a variety of areas, including go-to-market strategies to drive growth, building channel partnerships, and product marketing.Klappich brings more than two decades of leading industry insight, having led Gartner’s research on warehousing and fulfillment technology.More recently, Klappich launched and led Gartner’s research on intralogistics smart robotics, including identification of a new software category he termed “Multiagent Orchestration Platform” (MAOP), which refers to software solutions that enable heterogenous fleets of robotics and other automation to interoperate seamlessly.“We’re thrilled to welcome Dwight to Roboteon,” said Gana Govind, CEO of Roboteon. “His deep understanding of the warehouse automation space, combined with his foresight into emerging technology trends, has long influenced the industry, and will be a great asset for our success."Said Klappich: “I have been impressed with Roboteon’s technology and solution set and look forward to helping it reach its significant potential, building off its impressive foundation of solution architecture, innovative capabilities and deep domain expertise.”About RoboteonRoboteon Inc.™ is a market innovator enabling rapid deployment and efficient operation of robotics in distribution environments. Our AI-driven platform supports seamless interoperability across robotic technologies and vendors and dynamically optimizes fulfillment execution, including order planning and order release based on real-time floor conditions and resources. Designed for agility and fast time-to-value, Roboteon empowers enterprises to continuously adapt to new automation strategies and operational demands.You can learn more at www.roboteon.com, or contact us info@roboteon.com.Contact Dan GilmoreChief Marketing OfficerRoboteondgilmore@roboteon.com
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
LONG BEACH, CA. April 21, 2025. Royal 4 Systems, a leading producer and distributor of supply chain software since 1984, announced the release of LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution in their newest release of the cloud based WISE Warehouse Management System (version 11.0)LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution defines and calculates the time necessary for a warehouse operator (receiver, picker, packer etc…) working at an ordinary pace and experiencing normal fatigue and delays, to do a defined amount of work when following the prescribed operating method. LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards solution compares the calculated standard time to do a task or assignment with the actual time it takes, providing an objective measure of operator performance. These metrics can be displayed in real time to the user on a computer or a hand-held device, allowing the user to adjust their performance accordingly.LaborAI’s Engineered Labor Standards are generated in real-time and account for differences in travel, equipment, location, handling, fatigue, congestion and exceptions. WISE work tasks and labor standard attributes are user definable at the system administration level. Data can be populated using time and motion “Stopwatch Studies”, or by using Master Standard Data Tables driven by the MOST (Maynard Operation Sequence Technique) System. The MOST System concentrates on analyzing activities based on the movement of objects.LaborAI helps delivers productivity improvements, accurate labor planning and work completion times and more. Labor management now becomes objective and documented vs. the subjective and un-documented results typical with many employee performance modules on the market. The addition of the LaborAI Engineered Labor Standards is a key enhancement of the WISE Warehouse Management System.Jess Noguera, CEO of Royal 4 Systems, says, “Unlike most systems that simply track employee performance based on a company standard average, the LaborAI system coupled with WISE compares the engineered “standard” time to the “actual” elapsed time for an objective measure of employee performance. Particularly now in a recovering economy, every company should be looking for that affordable technology component that can drive efficiencies in customer service and reduce costs”, says Noguera.According to Lee Rector, the CEO of LaborAI, “The typical ROI on our software is usually less than one year. When coupled with the WISE Warehouse Management System, customers should realize a 25% increase in operator productivity directly improving the bottom line. Even higher levels of productivity improvement are possible if an incentive plan is used in conjunction with Labor Standards. This can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in contribution to your company’s P&L bottom line each and every year”, says Rector.About Royal 4 Systems, Inc.Since 1984 Royal 4 Systems has been providing leading software solutions for the supply chain. With customer and industry direction, Royal engineers have focused on designing the definitive and fully integrated warehouse management solution. Royal 4’s staff of professional engineers has spent decades on research and development solving some of the most difficult challenges facing the supply chain industry. They know from years of experience what their clients’ requirements are, and they strive to fulfill these in every aspect of their work. You can find Royal 4 Systems at www.royal4.com.About LaborAILaborAI is a SaaS Labor Force Management solution providing warehouses with the tools needed to optimize labor efficiency and productivity. The software offers actionable data and industrial benchmarks that highlight opportunities for improvement across 30 critical touchpoints in warehouse operations. LaborAI equips warehouse operators with a solution to forecast labor needs and utilize real-time data to achieve measurable results. Backed by a dedicated team of professionals with over fifty years of expertise in warehousing, logistics, and technology, LaborAI is committed to delivering solutions that drive operational success. You can visit Labor AI at getlaborai.com.
This Module is all about how MAVs fit into the bigger picture and what areas need to be considered for a successful automation project.1. Vehicle(s)2. Stationary Sensors and / or Cameras3. Communication4. Mapping, Layout, and Configuration Software5. Traffic Controller / Management Software6. Middleware Software to ERP / WMS / WCS / WES7. Human / Machine Interface (HMI)8. Battery Charging
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Project BackgroundJD Logistics is a leading international logistics company offering Retail-as-a-Service, managing inventory and fulfilling e-commerce orders on behalf of their customers. Their order fulfillment facility located in Fontana, California, was growing quickly and to maintain the industry leading service their customers have come to rely on, JD Logistics once again turned to Hai Robotics.In 2021 JD Logistics’ California location upgraded their manual processes by implementing Hai Robotics’ Autonomous Case-handling Robotic (ACR) Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) to speed up order fulfillment, increase storage density, increase efficiencies, and improve inventory management.The SolutionAll shelving and totes were standard non-precision assets that are readily available on the market. This allowed the system to both be designed to best support the facility’s needs and avoid unnecessary costs. These ACRs are intelligent enough to work in real-world environments. The robots needed only standard configuration typical for all installations so robotic grippers match the tote size selected for the shelves.Hai Robotics’ ACRs seamlessly integrated via a flexible interface communication layer with JD Logistics’ existing WMS system, helping to minimize the adjustment period to the new workflows and integration time.Throughput and Efficiency Picking efficiency improved to 100% accuracy Daily order fulfillment improved 42% — at just a third of the system’s maximum performance capacityFlexibility During Black Friday Week, JD Logistics successfully fulfilled 118%+ more orders over the normal weekly rate — with the same ASRS and no additional temp-staffing That’s nearly 175% more throughput JD Logistics was able to fulfill during the busiest time of yearLabor Training has been significantly reduced from about 2 weeks to 2 days Employees previously walking 10+ miles a day now pick in ergonomic, operator friendly workstationsDensity Storage height grew from ~5 feet to 17 feet — an increase of 240% vertical storage Using the same storage footprint, the number of unique SKUs increased 43% with room to grow
Blum has consolidated its Australian distribution into one warehouse with a Swisslog automation solution designed for operational efficiency, reliability and optimum storage utilization. After identifying Blum’s need for a high-density automated warehouse that could easily be expanded in the future, an ideal solution was proposed, incorporating Swisslog’s Automatic Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) Vectura crane technology, pallet cranes, ProMove conveyors, pick stations, and intelligent SynQ Warehouse Management System (WMS) software.
Global O-Ring and Seal, a leading supplier of O-rings, seals, and other sealing-related products, stocks thousands of SKUs. The management team decided to look for the most efficient picking system they could find. Global O-Ring decided the answer was in the form of vertical lift modules from Modula. They bought three Modula ML50D VLMs that provided 12,000 square feet of storage space on just 465 square feet of floor space, reducing their operational footprint by 90%. Global O-Ring purchased the Modula Warehouse Management System (WMS) that tracks and updates inventory in real-time. This was in turn connected to Global’s ERP to further boost efficiencies.
This particular retailer deals with thousands of stock keeping units (SKUs) on a daily basis and was having a hard time accurately and efficiently monitoring inventory storage in their distribution center. When new items would come in, dimensioning data surrounding new items would often be entered into the warehouse management system (WMS), but most of the time the data would be default values and not be accurate to the item. The implementation of a dimensioning-weighing-scanning (DWS) system can help to improve processes and operations in a retail supply chain. The Master Data Analyzer (MDA) from SICK gives the customer access to all dimensioning data for each SKU.
Order picking or order selection is the process of retrieving individual items (from storage locations) for the purpose of fulfilling an order for a customer. Schemes by which to achieve efficient order picking will vary widely. However, in all cases it involves locating the items in storage; creating a plan for retrieving the items; physically picking the items (either automatically or manually); sorting and/or assembling them into discrete orders; and in the end even packaging the orders for delivery. Although defined as a process, order picking cannot be achieved without the appropriate computer software and mechanical equipment, including the storage medium, such as pallet racks, shelving, AS/RS (including carousels) and flow delivery racks, and a means for transporting items from receiving to storage and from storage to packaging and shipment. A variety of industrial trucks and conveyors will be found in most order picking applications. Order picking may also involve robotic like devices for physically picking discrete items from their storage location. See also Warehouse Management Systems or WMS .
