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You Know You Need a Modernization When...

Play VideoIf you are having trouble locating parts for your ASRS, missing shipment deadlines or experiencing increased downtime then you must watch this video.

Retrotech pioneered the ASRS modernization and retrofit business over 25 years ago and to date has completed over 300 projects for any business which utilizes automated material handling solutions to support their business.

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A Taste of Warehouse Automation

WarehouseGlobalization and a focus on healthy alternatives have created an opportunity for beverage manufacturers to expand their product lines and tap into new customers and markets.  While beneficial to the bottom line this is not always true for the warehouse manager.  Increasing SKU's, customized pallet builds and other customer requirements can strain warehouse operations causing shipping errors and dissatisfied customers.

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Live Modernizations of Automated Material Handling Systems

Ever wonder if your ASRS can be modernized or optimized with minimal impact to your daily operations?  The following paper presented by Retrotech at the 2010 Winter Simulation Conference provides an in depth look at the steps required to achieve this goal.  Read more »

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Thought Leadership in Materials Handling

Featuring Peter Hartman

Golden EggRetrotech President Peter Hartman was recently profiled in the May issue of Inbound Logistics where he offered his views on the role of warehouse automation and its value as a competitive weapon. Read more »

Don’t Plan for Repair—Plan for Maintenance

Whether you’re strategic or reactive in your approach to equipment upkeep can determine competitive advantage or disadvantage.

Distribution is changing. Customers with more sophisticated fulfillment requirements are asking for deeper discounts and more relaxed return policies. To help them meet these challenges, DCs are relying more heavily on technology.

When properly applied, technology can make you more competitive and add to your bottom line. But as you layer on more technology and it affects more of your business, you run the risk of a major business disruption when it breaks—and it will break.

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