Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/18/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Businesses may believe that automation is an 'all in' concept that is too expensive, or overkill for distribution centers (DC), but they might be missing out on an opportunity for business gain. There is compelling return on investment (ROI) from automation.

When automation such as a mini-load AS/RS is deployed, the control system is configured to hold commonsense rules about how to speed up hot orders, or start sending loads or picks to a packing or shipping lane which was just opened at the WCS or WES level to accommodate a spike in work. System agility is built into the design of the system with a bit of upfront software configuration. This leads to throughput gains for an automated facility versus manual environments in which accommodating change usually means flipping schedules, adding or moving workers, or expediting hot orders outside of the system.

There are other common-sense reasons why material handling automation is a good fit for certain environments, including:

- If the work environment is in a refrigerator or freezer, automation is a great solution for keeping valuable employees out of harsh environments.

- Automation may also be easily justified for a 2 to 3 shift operation, especially if employees earn $45,000 per year or greater or if there is labor shortage.

- Another reason to choose automation is lack of space. If you are not able to expand your facility capacities in throughput, a vertical automated solution may be a good fit.

- Finally, automation may be easier to justify when there is senior management support to integrate savings between Merchandising/Retail and Distribution Center Operations/Logistics P&Ls.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/17/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS offers waveless picking, considered the evolution of wave picking. A 'wave" is a grouping or batch of work released for picking based on common parameters. A wave may be organized around common stock keeping units (SKUs), commonality in the locations SKUs are stored within, shipping deadlines, common carriers, and common sorting or kitting processes the batch of work needs to flow through.

Once a company decides to go waveless, the main elements needed are twofold. First, a WES is needed. WES is used to describe the hybrid of WCS and WMS capabilities needed for today's dynamic fulfillment operations. WES is a tightly integrated combination of Warehouse Management (WMS) and Warehouse Control (WCS) Systems that work in unison to manage work throughout the entire distribution center, including picking, packing, automation, etc.

This allows for real-time connectivity to all of a DC's labor and automated material handling equipment. The WES needs this real-time visibility to orchestrate work and manage material flow. Trying to connect multiple legacy control systems to a warehouse management system (WMS) won't be real-time enough to smoothly coordinate waveless operations.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/12/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS offers waveless picking, considered the evolution of wave picking. A 'wave" is a grouping or batch of work released for picking based on common parameters. A wave may be organized around common stock keeping units (SKUs), commonality in the locations SKUs are stored within, shipping deadlines, common carriers, and common sorting or kitting processes the batch of work needs to flow through.

The key benefit of waveless is flexibility. Because work is not batched together in a wave, any order, item, or task entering the system is available for picking or other processing. This helps both throughput and efficiency. There is greater throughput because the distribution center is able to accommodate high priority orders on the fly, and doesn't experience a diminished productivity curve at the end of waves. And because waveless doesn't put limits on what can be picked or processed in other ways by considering only the pool of tasks within a wave, the density of potential picks increases, which helps cut travel time. The result is that pickers, packers and automated equipment can handle more tasks in less time.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/11/2016 -- Before launching on a comprehensive intralogistics project viastore systems created a big picture overview of the types of systems and software that needs to be considered.

Watch the video at http://bit.ly/2ayhpN5

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/10/2016 -- The automated mini-load system (MLS) is the heart of ODU Steckverbindungssysteme GmbH & Co. KG. However, after 14 years in service, the system was on the verge of meltdown: Downtimes of up to 27 hours paralyzed the entire company. An extensive system upgrade undertaken by viastore SYSTEMS now ensures that the MLS, which was built by a third-party supplier, can once again be relied upon.

Watch the video at http://bit.ly/2aQKqFD

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/05/2016 -- Machine manufacturer GROB in Mindelheim, Germany completely converted the supply of its assembly workstations from the "person-to-goods" principle to an automated warehouse "goods-to-person" solution. viastore SYSTEMS GmbH was selected to be the systems integrator. The Stuttgart specialists in turnkey intralogistics systems and software implemented an automated mini-load system and a pallet warehouse. GROB derived immediate and clearly noticeable benefit from this solution: The supply of the assembly area has significantly improved, and the processes have become simpler, faster and more transparent.

viastore implemented a 4-aisle automatic mini load system with 2/4 deep storage and a 7-aisle single-deep automatic unit load warehouse with coupling of viadat to SAP for GROB in Mindelheim, Germany. The new warehouse helped to further improve the processes and the quality of picking. The turnover speed could also be increased significantly. Moreover, it is now possible to compile the key performance identifiers individually and flexibly by means of a dashboard, which guarantees high transparency.

GROB uses SAP in conjunction with the viastore warehouse management system viadat for the management and control of its warehouse.

View video at http://bit.ly/2av7V7I

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/04/2016 -- A new video offered by viastore SYSTEMS reviews the experience of 360 degree smart supply chain solutions. The capacity to understand the entire supply chain and flow a materials handling is integrated, efficient, and lean.

View video at http://bit.ly/2alVrJM

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 10/03/2016 -- Intralogistics is the art of optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of information and material goods within the walls of a fulfillment or distribution center.

State-of-the-art logistics systems, with their sensors and actuators as well as their warehouse management and control systems, produce several megabytes of historical data every days Collected and evaluated using intelligent data analysis methods, data not only offers the benefits of a detailed overall system view but is also able to proactively warn against imminent events.

Continuous condition monitoring makes it possible to continuously monitor the condition of all parts and components of a logistics system. It immediately notifies service personnel when a pre-critical condition in the system is about to develop. It identifies system bottlenecks from which potential optimization measures for the installed systems can be derived.

A new video offered by viastore SYSTEMS reviews integrated intralogistics and how big data collected via Industry 4.0 is now available. The concise overview helps to explain how these technological advances are driving lean manufacturing best practice operations both in the United States and around the world.

View video at http://bit.ly/2aRwETE

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS offers waveless picking, considered the evolution of wave picking. A 'wave" is a grouping or batch of work released for picking based on common parameters. A wave may be organized around common stock keeping units (SKUs), commonality in the locations SKUs are stored within, shipping deadlines, common carriers, and common sorting or kitting processes the batch of work needs to flow through.

Warehouse Control (WCS) Systems work in unison to execute work throughout the entire distribution center, including picking, packing, automation, etc.

Examples of the types of parameters a WCS needed to support as part of waveless picking includes:

- Give next pick preference to new orders with a high delivery priority.

- The ability to adjust the next picks entering the system based on thresholds being reached at downstream locations or processes.

- Limit the types of commands that can be released for processing within a given time span, depending on the type of order.

- Set a limit on how much work can be released to an area or location based on the number of pickers or resources in that area or location, etc.

- Give preference to a pick that would allow completion of an entire order, even if it's not a high priority order, if the system sees the order is close to being filled.

- Dynamically group picks by similar configurable characteristics to further optimize picking.

- In practice, these parameters need to be easy to establish. A WCS with fields that can be filled in with numbers to set parameters, rather than via programming, is an important consideration when looking for a WES to support waveless.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/28/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Intelligent Systems to Keep the Cold Constant, the Quality High and Energy Use Low." The energy saving potential in frozen storage warehouses and logistics centers is high. The key is to look at an entire solution, not just the effectiveness of single products. An intelligent management system avoids unnecessary goods movements and saves energy. To ensure efficient and economical operations, it is also possible to install energy saving drives, braking technology that recirculates energy back into the system, efficient design processes, and preplanned suitable packaging sizes to make better use of truck cargo capacity.

While ready-made frozen meals, frozen pizza, desserts, snacks, entries, etc., accounted for over 30% of the total global market revenue in 2012, this is expected to grow 3.9% from 2013 to 2019. A newer segment of frozen foods made with natural and organic ingredients, is becoming a target for manufacturers. Advancements in freezing technologies are allowing manufacturers to preserve the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for a longer time period and in some cases restore key nutrients once lost using prior freezing processes.

So, across the board, consumption of frozen food continues to grow. Companies that manufacture, process, store, and distribute this food need to have ever-sophisticated capacities along the entire supply chain. Secure, transparent and energy-saving cold storage material handling automation solutions that ensure high process efficiency is the new 'secret sauce' for success.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

viastore SYSTEMS Wave Picking Proves Most Efficient

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/26/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS offers waveless picking, considered the evolution of wave picking. A 'wave" is a grouping or batch of work released for picking based on common parameters. A wave may be organized around common stock keeping units (SKUs), commonality in the locations SKUs are stored within, shipping deadlines, common carriers, and common sorting or kitting processes the batch of work needs to flow through.

Grouping work into waves caught on because it tends to be more efficient than strict order line picking in which individual orders entering the system are picked by a single picker. With waves, picker travel time is reduced, leading to better efficiency than picking orders one at a time.

There are problems with wave picking, however. Waves generally are processed in a serial fashion, meaning workers and equipment must wait to finish one wave before they move on to the next. While it might be possible to process some waves simultaneously, the availability of sortation, other equipment or processing areas might limit the ability to process more than one wave concurrently.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

viastore SYSTEMS Waveless Warehouse Picking Best for Distribution Center

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/21/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS adopted new technology because it presents a better way of getting things done. The horse and buggy gave way to the car because of speed and convenience. The smart phone eclipsed feature phones because consumers could have richer apps and a connected experience.

Similarly in business, new technology must bring tangible benefits to really catch on. A new buzzword won't cut it without bottom line benefits, especially in the cost conscious world of logistics. Within warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) one buzzword that has been around for a few years is "waveless" picking. While waveless operations have been adopted by a few U.S. companies, and are much more commonplace in Europe, the characteristics of waveless picking, its benefits, and its supporting elements, are far from well understood.

But if the distribution center is beset by bottlenecks, poorly coordinated islands of automation, and is struggling with the tighter order priorities common to multichannel fulfillment, then it may be time to learn more about waveless picking and what it can do for your bottom line.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Viastore SYSTEMS Reviews Extensive Modernization of Automated Mini Load System with A Look at True Downtime Costs

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/19/2016 -- Daily management decisions related to equipment downtime are made based primarily on labor cost. Of course, production demand is also at the top of the priority list too. The bottlenecks are taken into account in the decisions when they are realized. Some facilities overlook equipment as a bottleneck, like air compressors, boilers, and strappers out in the warehouse. The decision making balance to maintain is between production demand and "True Downtime Cost", not primarily production demand and direct labor cost.

Using a TDC methodology, the "Overhead" bucket becomes very small, making clear to all, the areas of greatest opportunity. In these times of economic turmoil, it is ever more important to look at the "True Downtime Cost" in respective categories, not only to see the greatest opportunity, but to profit from the valuable insight this methodology will bring. Many of the metrics with cost savings bottom line improvement opportunities, far outweigh the labor category and the immediate temporary gains of downsizing.

After 14 years in service, the system was on the verge of meltdown with downtimes of up to 27 hours paralyzed the entire company. An extensive system upgrade undertaken by viastore SYSTEMS now ensures that the MLS, which was built by a third-party supplier, can once again be relied upon. Watch the video at http://bit.ly/2aQKqFD

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/14/2016 -- Machine manufacturer GROB in Mindelheim, Germany completely converted the supply of its assembly workstations from the "person-to-goods" principle to an automated warehouse "goods-to-person" solution. viastore SYSTEMS GmbH was selected to be the systems integrator. The Stuttgart specialists in turnkey intralogistics systems and software implemented an automated mini-load system and a pallet warehouse. GROB derived immediate and clearly noticeable benefit from this solution: The supply of the assembly area has significantly improved, and the processes have become simpler, faster and more transparent.

viastore implemented a 4-aisle automatic mini load system with 2/4 deep storage and a 7-aisle single-deep automatic unit load warehouse with coupling of viadat to SAP for GROB in Mindelheim, Germany. The new warehouse helped to further improve the processes and the quality of picking. The turnover speed could also be increased significantly. Moreover, it is now possible to compile the key performance identifiers individually and flexibly by means of a dashboard, which guarantees high transparency.

GROB uses SAP in conjunction with the viastore warehouse management system viadat for the management and control of its warehouse. View video at http://bit.ly/2av7V7I

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/13/2016 -- A new video offered by viastore SYSTEMS reviews the experience of 360 degree smart supply chain solutions. The capacity to understand the entire supply chain and flow a materials handling is integrated, efficient, and lean. IT, which represents the common connection between all the fields involved in highly automated logistics. IT specialists as well as for production managers and top executives across the world want to obtain a complete overview of today's market and discover the building blocks for the factories of tomorrow.

"Logistics 4.0 introduces such key new technologies as the Internet of Things, the Cloud and Big Data to logistics processes. Great potential for process optimization and new business models," noted Dr. Uwe Kubach, Vice President for IoT Enablement, SAP SE and a member of the CeMAT Executive Committee.

Whether energy-saving forklifts or industrial trucks, complex conveyor systems, racking and warehouse systems or the latest in system control –all the latest innovations are part of a smarter supply chain.

View video at http://bit.ly/2alVrJM

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

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viastore SYSTEMS Explains Intralogistics and Industry 4.0

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/12/2016 -- Intralogistics is the art of optimizing, integrating, automating, and managing the logistical flow of information and material goods within the walls of a fulfillment or distribution center.

State-of-the-art logistics systems, with their sensors and actuators as well as their warehouse management and control systems, produce several megabytes of historical data every days Collected and evaluated using intelligent data analysis methods, data not only offers the benefits of a detailed overall system view but is also able to proactively warn against imminent events.

Continuous condition monitoring makes it possible to continuously monitor the condition of all parts and components of a logistics system. It immediately notifies service personnel when a pre-critical condition in the system is about to develop. It identifies system bottlenecks from which potential optimization measures for the installed systems can be derived.

A new video offered by viastore SYSTEMS reviews integrated intralogistics and how big data collected via Industry 4.0 is now available. The concise overview helps to explain how these technological advances are driving lean manufacturing best practice operations both in the United States and around the world. View video at http://bit.ly/2aRwETE

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Philipp Hahn-Woernl CEO of viastore Group Welcomes New viastore USA President

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/07/2016 -- viastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

"Tom Coyne has remarkable material handling knowledge, a strong customer focus, shares our values, and knows the North American market very well. We are pleased that he will lead our US team in the future," says Philipp Hahn-Woernle, CEO of the viastore group.

Before joining viastore, Tom Coyne was CEO at Kardex Remster in the USA, and held leading positions in other companies, such as Diamond Phoenix, System Logistics and Rapistan Demag. "viastore is already well positioned in the US market with a strong customer base build over the last 30 years. We will continue this path and with a complete focus on the customer while achieving our company goals. I am really looking forward to that," he says.

About viastore Systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

viastore SYSTEMS Addresses Optimizing Deployment of SAP in Automated Warehouse

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/06/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

As the market-leading enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, SAP has become the go-to choice for companies seeking to streamline their operational processes to gain a competitive edge. That's partly because SAP's ERP software can unite otherwise disparate data sources for timelier decision-making across procurement, manufacturing, warehousing, fulfillment, service, sales, finance, quality management, and human resources groups.

When it comes to the portion of the SAP suite specifically engineered for the warehouse and fulfillment realm, SAP's software has two offerings:

- SAP Supply Chain Execution (SCE) Extended Warehouse Management (EWM)
- SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Warehouse Management (WM)

This whitepaper takes a look at the potential benefits of an optimized SAP EWM or WM deployment; key steps to ensure a smooth implementation; and the myriad ways different functional areas within a company will benefit from partnering with a qualified SAP SCE solution provider.

To receive a copy of the whitepaper, go to: http://bit.ly/1TJegLx

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Advantages of SAP Implementation in Automated Warehouse in viastore SYSTEMS Whitepaper

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/31/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Deploying SAP EWM or WM in your conventional or automated warehouse? Here's how to get the most out of your integration."

There are a number of reasons why an organization's warehousing and fulfillment operations management team might choose to implement SAP EWM or SAP WM. Among them:

- Replacing or upgrading an incumbent, non-SAP warehouse management system (WMS), either homegrown or from another supplier.
- Upgrading a "best-of-breed" WMS from other vendors is just as expensive (or more expensive) than a new WMS project implementation.
- Upgrading a current SAP deployment, to EWM from WM, for example.
- Replacing the current ERP system with SAP (or implementing SAP as a first-time standard ERP).
- SAP ERP is already in use corporate-wide. For this reason, the Information Technology (IT) team has requested (or, in many cases, required) EWM or WM at the operations level for system-wide unification that's easier to support and provides a more standard upgrade path (enhanced when an organization selects both the right implementation path and knowledgeable partner for deployment).
- SAP is already in use as the corporate-wide ERP, and operations has decided that deploying EWM or WM will better align with existing IT support and upgrade availability, corporate strategy and reporting needs, as well as enhance automation integration.

Regardless of the deciding factors—or of the ultimate choice between implementing SAP EWM or SAP WM—one of the best ways to ensure maximum benefit from the deployment is to work with a reliable, proven, SAP-authorized service partner. The right integrator / implementation partner can provide strategic consultation and optimization of the deployment, ensuring you get the most out of your conventional or automated warehouse and fulfillment operation when integrating an SAP solution.

This whitepaper takes a look at the potential benefits of an optimized SAP EWM or WM deployment; key steps to ensure a smooth implementation; and the myriad ways different functional areas within a company will benefit from partnering with a qualified SAP SCE solution provider.

To receive a copy of the whitepaper, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/30/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Intelligent Systems to Keep the Cold Constant, the Quality High and Energy Use Low." The energy saving potential in frozen storage warehouses and logistics centers is high. The key is to look at an entire solution, not just the effectiveness of single products. An intelligent management system avoids unnecessary goods movements and saves energy. To ensure efficient and economical operations, it is also possible to install energy saving drives, braking technology that recirculates energy back into the system, efficient design processes, and preplanned suitable packaging sizes to make better use of truck cargo capacity.

While ready-made frozen meals, frozen pizza, desserts, snacks, entries, etc., accounted for over 30% of the total global market revenue in 2012, this is expected to grow 3.9% from 2013 to 2019. A newer segment of frozen foods made with natural and organic ingredients, is becoming a target for manufacturers. Advancements in freezing technologies are allowing manufacturers to preserve the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for a longer time period and in some cases restore key nutrients once lost using prior freezing processes.

So, across the board, consumption of frozen food continues to grow. Companies that manufacture, process, store, and distribute this food need to have ever-sophisticated capacities along the entire supply chain. Secure, transparent and energy-saving cold storage material handling automation solutions that ensure high process efficiency is the new 'secret sauce' for success.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/29/2016 -- viastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

"Tom Coyne has remarkable material handling knowledge, a strong customer focus, shares our values, and knows the North American market very well. We are pleased that he will lead our US team in the future," says Philipp Hahn-Woernle, CEO of the viastore group.

Before joining viastore, Tom Coyne was CEO at Kardex Remster in the USA, and held leading positions in other companies, such as Diamond Phoenix, System Logistics and Rapistan Demag. "viastore is already well positioned in the US market with a strong customer base build over the last 30 years. We will continue this path and with a complete focus on the customer while achieving our company goals. I am really looking forward to that," he says.

About viastore Systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

viastore SYSTEMS Sees Benefits of Automation Include Labor Savings and Maximizing Throughput

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/25/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Much has changed in recent years due to the rise of multichannel fulfillment and ecommerce. Generally, piece picking is up as are the number of stock keeping units (SKUs) at many DCs. Orders may be smaller than in years past, but many DCs are processing a higher volume of orders and picking more pieces per shift. Perhaps more than ever given these trends, the benefits of automation—accuracy, labor savings, and maximizing throughput within existing space—makes the payback proposition from warehouse automation stronger than ever.

Beyond these higher level benefits, what are some of the operating characteristics in a DC that make automation a good bet? viastore examines some of these thresholds to see how automation can help, and wrap up by explaining the different levels or increments that automation is often deployed in.

Depending on the operation, evaluating the number of pallets received per day, number of cases picked or shipped per day, and number of pieces picked per shift is a good place to start. In general, if more than 3,000 pallets are received each day, more than 90,000 cases are picked or shipped per day, or more than 100,000 pieces are picked per shift, automation could have a positive and short ROI.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI. Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/24/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Intelligent Systems to Keep the Cold Constant, the Quality High and Energy Use Low." The energy saving potential in frozen storage warehouses and logistics centers is high. The key is to look at an entire solution, not just the effectiveness of single products. An intelligent management system avoids unnecessary goods movements and saves energy. To ensure efficient and economical operations, it is also possible to install energy saving drives, braking technology that recirculates energy back into the system, efficient design processes, and preplanned suitable packaging sizes to make better use of truck cargo capacity.

While ready-made frozen meals, frozen pizza, desserts, snacks, entries, etc., accounted for over 30% of the total global market revenue in 2012, this is expected to grow 3.9% from 2013 to 2019. A newer segment of frozen foods made with natural and organic ingredients, is becoming a target for manufacturers. Advancements in freezing technologies are allowing manufacturers to preserve the nutritional value of fruits and vegetables for a longer time period and in some cases restore key nutrients once lost using prior freezing processes.

So, across the board, consumption of frozen food continues to grow. Companies that manufacture, process, store, and distribute this food need to have ever-sophisticated capacities along the entire supply chain. Secure, transparent and energy-saving cold storage material handling automation solutions that ensure high process efficiency is the new 'secret sauce' for success.

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/23/2016 -- viastore, a leading international provider of intralogistics systems, intralogistics software and support services, further strengthens its US business by recruiting Tom Coyne into the company. The intralogistics expert has more than 25 years of experience in the industry, and started his new position as the president of viastore USA on August 8th, 2016.

"Tom Coyne has remarkable material handling knowledge, a strong customer focus, shares our values, and knows the North American market very well. We are pleased that he will lead our US team in the future," says Philipp Hahn-Woernle, CEO of the viastore group.

Before joining viastore, Tom Coyne was CEO at Kardex Remster in the USA, and held leading positions in other companies, such as Diamond Phoenix, System Logistics and Rapistan Demag. "viastore is already well positioned in the US market with a strong customer base build over the last 30 years. We will continue this path and with a complete focus on the customer while achieving our company goals. I am really looking forward to that," he says.

About viastore Systems, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm

Grand Rapids, MI -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/18/2016 -- viastore SYSTEMS, a leading material handling automation systems and software company, released a whitepaper titled, "Four Reasons Why Material Handling is a Good Investment for Your Operation." Businesses may believe that automation is an 'all in' concept that is too expensive, or overkill for distribution centers (DC), but they might be missing out on an opportunity for business gain. There is compelling return on investment (ROI) from automation.

Solutions such as automated storage & retrieval systems (AS/RS) carry a quicker ROI than what many DC operators might think, and can be scaled down to automate only those parts of an operation that bring the quickest and strongest paybacks.

Depending on the size of the operation, even incremental levels of automation may make sense. If a business is considering automation but are unsure how to measure ROI, here is a breakdown of some key areas of payback, as well as some information that can serve as general benchmarks for justifying automation. While individual facilities might gain more from one ROI driver than others, four leading areas of payback to keep in mind are:

- Labor savings
- Space savings
- Throughput and flexibility gains
- Reduced maintenance and supervision

To read more, go to: http://bit.ly/2awXXRh

About viastore SYSTEMS, Inc.
For over 40 years, viastore SYSTEMS, Inc. has been a leading international provider of automated material handling solutions including AS/RS (automated storage and retrieval systems) and conveyor systems, warehouse management systems software, material flow and process controls, and integrated SAP logistics solutions. The company employs over 470 people worldwide and has annual sales of over $140 Million. viastore's focus is on consulting and planning, together with the implementation and constant improvement of intralogistics solutions with locations in Germany, USA, France, Spain, Czech Republic, Russia, China, Croatia, Turkey, Poland, Israel, Ukraine, Sweden, and Brazil.

viastore SYSTEMS, with North American headquarters in Grand Rapids, MI, (http://www.us.viastore.com) is an integrated and certified partner for all major ERP system database and operating system suppliers such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft. viastore SYSTEMS earned a return spot on Food Logistics' 2015 FL100+ list of software and technology providers whose products and solutions are key to the global food supply chain. viastore SYSTEMS is a proud member of MHI.

Follow viastore on Twitter at @viastoresystems.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/release-3.htm