Posts by Apex Companies
Manual Vs. Automated Conveyor Sortation: When To Make The Switch
Know When Conveyor Sortation Automation Makes Sense As order volumes grow and shipping demands become more complex, manual sorting processes can become harder to scale without adding labor, space, or operating cost. That is often when warehouse teams begin to consider conveyor sortation to improve product flow, routing accuracy, and outbound performance. The right approach…
Read MoreAMR Use Cases That Streamline ASRS Warehouse Workflow
How AMRs Help Extend the Value of ASRS Investments ASRS systems can transform warehouse space utilization while improving access to high-volume inventory and boosting throughput. By automating how inventory is stored, retrieved, and delivered, ASRS systems help reduce manual travel, improve accuracy, and keep fast-moving operations running more efficiently. The next opportunity for operational improvement…
Read MoreASRS Systems For WIP Buffering In Manufacturing
Where Automated Buffering Helps Between Production Steps When one production stage outpaces the next, manufacturers feel the impact fast in the form of WIP buildup, staging congestion, and harder-to-control flow. Pallets build up in staging lanes or around work cells, forklift traffic increases, and production flow becomes more difficult to manage. ASRS Systems can turn…
Read MoreAutomated Pallet Shuttle Safety: Planning Built-In Safety Protections
Guarding, Gates, And Access Control for ASRS Pallet Shuttle Systems Automated pallet shuttle systems can transform pallet storage by dramatically increasing storage density, reducing reliance on forklifts, and supporting faster, more consistent pallet handling. But even the most efficient system needs a safety strategy built into the layout from the beginning, especially around access points,…
Read MoreVertical Lift Modules For Food And Beverage Warehousing: Where Small-Pick Automation Fits
Where VLMs Fit In Food And Beverage Small-pick fulfillment in food and beverage has quietly become one of the harder warehouse problems to solve. SKU counts are growing, order profiles are shifting toward eaches and split cases, and inventory requirements — lot control, expiration dates, temperature sensitivity, customer-specific handling — are adding complexity that static…
Read MoreCan You Run A Conveyor Through A Pallet Rack Frame?
Yes, Conveyor Lines Can Pass Through Pallet Rack Frames – Here’s What to Know… Pallet rack frames can be engineered to accommodate warehouse conveyor systems to pass through the rack structure. In the right application, this approach can save considerable floor space, shorten conveyor travel paths, and support more efficient material flow throughout the facility.…
Read MorePallet Rack Design For Clean Environments: When Closed-Tube Columns Make Sense
A Practical Look At Closed-Tube Rack Columns In Clean Warehouse Environments A strong pallet rack design starts by knowing the fundamentals: pallet load specs, capacity requirements, rack layout, lift equipment, aisle access, and product flow. However, in food, beverage, pharmaceutical, cold storage, and other clean environments, another factor should move higher on the list: how…
Read MoreWelcome to the Apex Accounting Resources Portal
Pay. Track. Manage—All in One Place. Keeping up with invoices, payments, and account activity shouldn’t take extra time. The Apex Accounting Resources Portal gives you a single, self-service place to pay invoices, track payments, and review account history online, with a single point of access across Apex business units (warehouse design & storage, installations &…
Read MoreWhy Drive-In Rack Is a Smart Fit for Cold Storage Warehouses
Store More In Costly Refrigerated Space with Drive-In Rack In cold storage, space is a cost driver. Each additional aisle increases the refrigerated cube your system must cool, control, and operate within. That’s why high-density storage solutions like drive-in racks are often considered in cold storage design—particularly for palletized raw materials (ingredients/components) or finished goods.…
Read MoreDrive-In Pallet Rack Maintenance Tips: What to Protect, Inspect and Fix
Matching Your Rack Maintenance Plan to Your System Design Drive-in pallet rack is a high-density storage system with clear space-saving benefits, but it also comes with its own maintenance needs and operating risks. The best way to support long-term performance is with a maintenance plan specifically designed for drive-in rack. That plan should include regular…
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