Supply Chain Consulting, Design Engineering, & Simulations

Material Handling Consulting Studies

Bastian engineering consultants will work with you to designing a material handling system that will meet your strategic, operational, and financial objectives. We utilize a proven methodology that includes defining objectives, data analysis, engineering design, and validation. All of our consultants are proven engineers that can draw from a wealth of knowledge, tailoring our recommendation to your specific business objectives. We have worked with numerous companies in many industries to design world-class systems. So whether you are embarking on the design and implementation of a new facility or wanting to make improvements to your current operation, Bastian has the experience, systems, and methodology to design a world-class solution for you.

Engineering Survey's™ of Material Handling Systems

The Bastian Engineering Survey™ is a tested method of assisting you benchmark your operation. Lasting about 4-6 weeks, Bastian will conduct a review of your operation and offer some alternative concepts for consideration. The Engineering Survey™ is essentially designed to take advantage of Bastian’s vast experience by quickly analyzing your operation and benchmarking it to other similar operations and/or industries. We can then determine what technologies and processes make sense for further examination. The goal of the Engineering Survey™ is to determine what opportunities are feasible and to decide if further study is justified. The Bastian Engineering Survey™ allows Bastian engineers to use their vast experience and views into “best-in-class” operations to assist you in improving your business.

Facilities Layout and Warehouse Design

The layout and design of a material handling system is a key to its effectiveness. Bastian uses the latest in 3D computer aided design tools to layout our material handling systems. Our design engineers are the best in the industry, not only able to draw efficient systems, but they also understand the technical aspects of various technologies available in the market. This allows Bastian to produce the optimal material handling system for your specific goals.

Simulations of Material Handling Systems

Computer simulation can provide many benefits as part of a material handling system design including:

• Validating the flow, rates, layout, and sub-system dependencies
• Providing the ability to ask “what if?” questions to refine performance
• Identifying system bottlenecks
• Providing operational insight
• Making and evaluating system design changes
• Insuring that the system will meet requirements

Simulation makes this evaluation possible before making the capital expenditure associated with system implementation. Bastian engineers use a proven approach to building a computer simulation models proposed material handling systems that will optimize the final design.

Slotting Analysis

Having a hard time determining where to locate product based on popularity? Let our Engineers perform a slotting analysis. A Slotting Analysis will tell you which of your products move faster and where you should place them in your facility to minimize time out the door to your customer.

Conveyor System Design

As a systems integrator specializing in conveyor systems, Bastian knows conveyor. We are free to specify and select the best of breed conveyor and ancillary conveyor equipment regardless of manufacturer.

Industrial Controls

Our Industrial Controls team has several years of experience with automated storage equipment such as carousels, AS/RS, and integrating with WMS systems. If you would like to learn more about our Industrial Controls Services and experience, please feel free.

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Need to increasing productivity and efficiencies? Want a way to view real time data on your inventory levels, shipments, and worker utilization? Our WMS can help you achieve these items and more. Interested? Read on to find more information over our Warehouse Management System.

Ergonomic Studies

Safety and efficiency are the two most important factors in ergonomics to consider when designing your facility layout. The easier a job is to do, the more efficient a worker will be thus gaining productivity. With that said, Bastian's philosophy is that the safer a job is, the more productive your team will be.

Custom Fabricated Material Handling Equipment

Bastian specializes in the design and assembly of unique industrial fabricated equipment for the material handling industry. Bastian’s custom fabrication abilities provide unique value to your organization. By leveraging our experience with single source engineering, we make sure our designs achieve your goals.

Research & Development Services

For many of Bastian’s customers the research and development of new material handling systems, processes, and products is at the core of their business strategy. Bastian is often commissioned by new and existing clients to research and then develop material handling systems that help them meet their current business objectives while providing opportunity for future growth.

Project Management Services

Bastian's project managers are responsible for all aspects of your project and we work closely with the leading equipment manufacturers to make sure your system is operating at its maximum capability and effectiveness. From managing the schedule to ensuring the quality of installation at your site, our project manager is the single point of contact simplifying the whole process for you. We minimize your risk and operational impact by providing a dedicated project manager on each and every project.

Material Handling System Installation

Next to the system design and the technology selection process, the actual installation of the system is the most important part of each project. BMH utilizes a comprehensive, hands-on approach to project management. We also utilize the best, most experienced installers in the industry that specialize in automated sortation installation.

Material Handling System Installation

Next to the system design and the technology selection process, the actual installation of the system is the most important part of each project. BMH utilizes a comprehensive, hands-on approach to project management. We also utilize the best, most experienced installers in the industry that specialize in automated sortation installation.

24/7 Material Handling System Support

Bastian offers many different conveyor system support services such as delivery and assembly of parts, product maintenance and repairs, customer training, troubleshooting, and upgrades. We guarantee to respond quickly to any inquires that you may have.

Third Party Logistics (3PL)

Managing multiple distribution centers and maintaining accurate inventory for hundreds of contracted customers can be challenging. You need a real time system to give you visibility to your operations. Bastian is a leader in implementing world class order fulfillment systems. In fact, we have even developed some patented products that can help you exceed your customer satisfaction goals.

Material Handling System Preventative Maintenance

At Bastian, we realize your conveyor system is the lifeblood of your business and you want to do everything in your power to minimize downtime. Our factory trained technicians can inspect each conveyor and solve the minor maintenance issues before they become expensive, unplanned outages. A solid planned preventative maintenance program is a good remedy to keep you from shutting down during the times you need your system the most.

Material Handling System Operator Training

Large scale systems are most successful when the end-user dedicates the appropriate personnel to be trained during the development, installation, and start-up phases of the project. However, due to employee turnover your employees may need further education on the system. We offer many types of training, including custom designed training tracts, while approaching training with the "train the trainer" concept.

OSHA Safety Training

At Bastian Material Handling (BMH), our 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry/Construction Outreach Training Programs are taught by OSHA authorized instructors and cover specific OSHA standards and requirements. The purpose of each program is to increase safety awareness and OSHA compliance while reducing a company’s risks of job site hazards and penalties resulting from OSHA violations.