Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Solutions in Action offers material handling and automation solutions for various industries and applications. Here are a few common questions we receive regarding our services and solutions.

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The industries that most benefit from material handling automation are those with high-volume, complex material-handling needs. These sectors include:

  • E-commerce
  • Third-party logistics (3PL)
  • Warehousing
  • Manufacturing
  • Food and beverage
  • Distribution
  • Automotive
  • Pharmaceutical
  • Retail
  • Parcel
  • Tire and Wheel

Automated material handling systems bring numerous operational benefits, including:

  • Efficiency: You can advance operational efficiency while reducing the need for additional labor, making automation effective in cases of staff shortages.
  • Results: With automation, you get repeatable and consistent results for better outcomes.
  • Safety: Robotic systems reduce the need for manual labor and the risk of injury from actions like lifting, pushing, or pulling heavy loads.

Material handling automation is more commonly known as warehouse automation. It involves using technology to automate tasks. Machines perform repeatable actions to achieve the preferred outcome while reducing human intervention.

We can provide various services to help you get the ideal solution for your situation. These offerings include:

We have a staff of mechanics available to perform preventive maintenance, regular service, and fixes for equipment breakdowns. You can also choose to add a virtual private network (VPN) to your system so we can help troubleshoot issues remotely for added convenience.

We’re here to serve you, no matter the size of the solution you need. Our team can help you find parts or integrate a full, multi-million-dollar system, including installation, controls, and software.

We do not offer financing, but we can perform multi-phased system approaches with various terms to suit you. With each phase, we can focus on a specific portion of the system. Besides minimizing financial exposure, this approach reduces risk and disruption to your everyday operations.

Every system we design and install is tailored to your operations.

We can integrate new equipment into existing systems and refurbish existing equipment that is not running at its full potential to help you maximize functionality.

We can install or control other vendors’ equipment as part of our service. It’s our goal to create tailored solutions, even if this involves combining our solutions with those from different vendors. Our ongoing support can also extend to other equipment types, so you have a single source to turn to for maintenance or repairs.

Contact Us With Additional Questions

We’re happy to answer specific questions about anything from e-commerce solutions to automotive applications, so reach out to us online for support.