BoxLogix Delivers Automated Sortation System
BoxLogix delivered a new automated sortation system for a regional healthcare distribution hub in the Inland Empire. This demonstrates the rising bar for warehouse technology, especially for healthcare, e-commerce, and 3PL tenants, and highlights the importance of automation-ready facilities.
BoxLogix, founded in 2006, specializes in designing and installing automated material handling solutions for warehouses, distribution centers, manufacturing facilities, and sortation centers. Their offerings include conveyor systems, robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), and warehouse control systems. The company's proprietary Logix WCS software integrates these technologies for real-time tracking and flexible automation. The Inland Empire's logistics sector, a key economic driver for decades, is facing a slowdown. While e-commerce and global trade continue to fuel demand for efficient distribution centers, warehouse and storage job growth stalled in 2023. This is partly due to increased automation, which requires higher skills but potentially fewer workers. A University of Redlands study indicated that as many as 63% of jobs in the region could be at risk of automation by 2035. Automated sortation systems like the one delivered by BoxLogix enhance warehouse efficiency by increasing sorting accuracy and speed. These systems use technologies like barcode scanners and RFID tags to identify and sort items, reducing human error. Warehouses using automated systems have seen productivity increase by 20-30% and labor costs decrease by 10-20%. For healthcare distribution, automation is crucial for streamlining operations, ensuring accuracy, and meeting stringent regulatory demands. By automating tasks like procurement, inventory management, and logistics, healthcare organizations can reduce reliance on manual processes and focus on patient care. Automated systems also improve operational efficiency by speeding up restocking and order picking, leading to faster workflows.