The Hidden Cost of Walking

Take a look around most warehouses or manufacturing stockrooms. Employees spend a surprising amount of time walking aisles, climbing ladders, searching for inventory, and returning to their workstations.

That time adds up quickly.

Traditional storage requires people to travel to the product. A Vertical Lift Module reverses that process by automatically delivering the requested item directly to the operator.

Instead of spending valuable time searching, employees spend more time picking, assembling, shipping, or producing.

For facilities with multiple employees retrieving inventory throughout the day, those labor savings can quickly translate into hundreds of recovered hours each year.

Today’s manufacturers are also dealing with higher labor costs and limited warehouse space. A VLM helps address both by making better use of existing labor while storing inventory vertically instead of expanding across the floor.

What Is a Vertical Lift Module?

A Vertical Lift Module is an enclosed automated storage system that stores inventory in trays stacked vertically inside the machine.

When an item is requested, an internal extractor retrieves the correct tray and delivers it to an ergonomic access opening at waist height.

There is no climbing ladders, bending over shelving, or searching through multiple storage locations.

Many systems utilize ceiling heights of more than 30 feet, turning unused vertical space into organized, high-density storage.

When integrated with your ERP or warehouse management system, inventory can be tracked in real time, helping improve accuracy while reducing misplaced parts and inventory discrepancies.

Why More Companies Are Investing in VLMs

Manufacturers and distributors are choosing VLMs for several reasons.

• Labor shortages continue to make productivity more important than ever.
• Warehouse space is expensive, and expanding a building isn’t always practical.
• Lost or misplaced parts slow production and increase operating costs.
• Faster picking helps improve throughput without adding employees.

See What You Could Gain

Running out of space or wasting time searching for inventory? A Vertical Lift Module can help.

Schedule a complimentary warehouse assessment to uncover storage opportunities and estimate your potential return on investment.