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A subsidiary of Japan-based Toyota Industries Corp. has unveiled plans to build a new manufacturing center in Westfield. Indianapolis-based Bastian Solutions LLC will invest more than $8 million to construct the 90,000-square-foot facility, creating up to 87 high-wage jobs by 2020.

The partnership combines Starboard’s powerful supply chain optimization software, utilizing gaming simulation technology, with Bastian Consulting’s expertise in logistics network analysis and design to provide customers with industry leading supply chain consulting services.

Carrollton, TX – DHL, a global market leader in the logistics industry, opened a new parcel handling facility in Carrollton, TX, to improve the efficiency and service level of its supply chain network.​

Mobile robots are entering new territory usually reserved for humans and manned vehicles. In warehouses and distribution centers, to factory floors, and now laboratories and office spaces, we can expect to see these free-ranging robots in more scale.

The IVRC recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Chris Morgan, a member of the executive team over at Bastian Solutions to learn more about his work in robotics, passion for VR/AR, and to get some of his thoughts around the VR/AR industry.

Some distribution centers are built with an expiration date in mind. Retailers, for instance, often think in terms of five years.

Warehouse managers are becoming increasingly aware of the ways in which conveyors can make their facilities more efficient.

It’s time to begin automating your warehouse to keep pace with business.

As evidenced at ProMat in early April, the industry is enjoying yet another strong year, spurred by customer demand for innovations that help them navigate a rapidly changing competitive landscape.

Chicago's huge McCormick Place Conference Center was once again home to the Automate and ProMat trade shows.

As the influx of e-commerce continues to rattle traditional brick-and-mortar stores, so too does the rise in stock-keeping units (SKUs), smaller quantity orders, just-in-time demands and the need for optimal storage volume, speed, flexibility and scalability.

Después de 2 años de ausencia en las exposiciones de logística en Mexico, Bastian Solutions ha confirmado su participación en “Intralogistics Latin America 2017” el evento de logística & Manejo de materiales más importante en Mexico.