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Dairy plant warehouse automation picks up speed

Dairy processors are embracing increasingly sophisticated machinery, software and systems in the move to optimize warehouse operations.

Richard Mitchell

April 4, 2022

Technologies are taking hold in dairy-production warehouses. The prospect of enhancing efficiencies and productivity while reducing labor expenses is resulting in the greater incorporation of automated systems by dairy processors while helping to trigger the development of newer designs.

Mechanization picks ups steam in dairy processing warehouses

Dairy processors are slicing labor and other operational expenses by leveraging advanced technologies that support supply chains, logistics and other warehouse functions.

Richard Mitchell

March 24, 2021

Automation is increasingly becoming the answer for greater efficiencies and efficacy in dairy warehouse operations. Processors are enhancing supply chain and logistics functions and other warehousing responsibilities with technologies intended to streamline worker expenses while enhancing productivity.

Quest Industrial’s robotic, stainless steel pick & place system

October 18, 2016

Quest Industrial’s Quik Pick & Pack Plus is a new, fast, stainless steel robotic pick-and-place system.

Westfalia warehouse execution system WES

Say yes to the WES

Warehouse execution systems (WES) are the missing link in the dairy cooler

A WES is a software system that combines the functionality of a WMS and a warehouse control system (WCS) into a single, integrated solution.

Fred Beer

August 26, 2016

In this new white paper, learn how a WES can receive and track products as it marries inventory to customer orders. When orders are received, the WES breaks them into logical units of work and then directs material handling equipment and/or manual labor to execute the work.

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Quest Industrial’s compact automated case or box folding machine

February 2, 2016

Quest Industrial’s Quik Sealer is a quick and compact automated case or box folding and sealing machine

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Quest Industrial’s modular robotic cell is ideal for small items

February 1, 2016

Quest Industrial’s Quik Pick & Pack is a modular robotic cell that can be expanded upon and is ideal for small items such as blister packs or other small bagged products.

New technology in warehouse automation and cold storage

October 20, 2015

Cimcorp's MultiPick is a fully automated, robotic material handling solution...

Don’t ignore the human factor in the transition to automation

Allen Sayler

September 11, 2015

The experience acquired through years of hands-on processing is at risk of being lost as plants adopt automation. While IT knows computers, production personnel’s hands-on knowledge of how equipment works contributes to food safety. The upshot? Balance the two.

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