September 26, 2008

Logical Storage – The Key to Your Company’s Success
By SpaceLogic

With the recent economical downturn, companies are changing the way they view their inventory management and out-dated static storage systems. At a recent meeting in Charlotte, NC, Chuck Birt, president of SpaceLogic spoke to a small group about how many of his clients are rethinking their strategy and becoming more streamline to reduce costs and become more efficient.

“Clients that were talking expansion and building larger warehouses now are purchasing vertical systems that will reduce labor and up to 80% of floor space. When a company compares the cost of adding standard warehouse space to a vertical lift, the AS/RS system wins out every time, Birt reported.” Not only do you have to factor in the rising building costs, but the cost of operating the extra space. The high cost of utilities to heat, cool and light the facility, as well as extra travel time and energy to pick the inventory, must be considered when assessing the bottom line.

When you can visualize all your raw material in vertical towers with an extractor, or elevator working with a microprocessor to track, pick and deliver inventory to personnel, companies see the equipment pays for itself. It is a time-proven technology that has been upgraded and improved on over the course of decades. Now software can be interfaced with your existing inventory management system utilizing bar codes or RFD that will communicate to the operator for greater efficiency. With inventory clean and secure, lost products are a thing of the past.

In a meeting with local business leaders recently, Birt reported seeing an increase in his business as more companies try to save big money marked for expansion and investing in more efficient systems allowing them to compete in today’s global market. “It is the key to your company’s longevity and success,” Birt stated, “the right storage solution can change your limited space from a liability to an asset.”