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The Systems in Motion Command Center is your all-in-one hub for warehouse automation. It helps you manage, monitor, and optimize every part of your material handling system. This platform combines SCADA visualization, KOZ WCS/WES, and CCTV surveillance. Everything is in one place. Operators and managers can make fast, informed decisions that keep operations safe and efficient. Whether you run a distribution center, an ecommerce fulfillment center, or a food warehouse, the Command Center adapts. It gives you: Visibility – Real-time warehouse analytics and insights Control – Centralized access across conveyors, robotics, and automation Confidence – Tools to reduce downtime and boost throughput The Command Center supports modern order fulfillment workflows. This includes goods-to-person picking, pick and pack zones, returns management, and retail distribution. It helps improve labor efficiency, order accuracy, and overall productivity. For high-speed order picking, automated distribution centers, or microfulfillment, the SIM Command Center gives you the edge. It’s designed to support both day-to-day performance and unexpected events. View the full flyer here.    Contact us at www.shop.systemsinmotion.com for your command center needs

Customer demand has driven Ecommerce and Fulfillment Industries to offer 24/7 delivery with few to no mistakes. And without 24/7 technical help, equipment failures often result in disappointed customers and lost income. Here’s how a preventative maintenance plan helped Spreetail, an Ecommerce Acceleration company A year ago, this ecommerce company experienced frequent operational disruptions, resulting in 9 emergency service calls. With average technician time exceeding 2.5 hours per incident (including travel), total downtime approached 24 hours across the year. Estimated revenue losses were over $100,000, and even more when considering customer dissatisfaction. Now, with a Preventative Maintenance program in place, they’ve experienced 0 downtime, 0 emergency calls, and a look-forward strategy that identifies problems before they happen. Ray Goins, Director of Engineering & Facilities at Spreetail, appreciates the customized program, saying “Systems in Motion was the first company to think outside the box and support us the way we needed, with a unique and tailored program.” Ray elaborates, “Two things stand out with Systems in Motion. They came to the table to listen to us, to hear our concerns and work with us to deliver what we needed, not a packaged program. And they are extremely accessible. It feels like they care as much about our business as we do, and it’s obvious they want us to succeed.” What did Systems in Motion deliver? A Strategic Partner Approach: Expert-level audits to catch failures before they escalate Custom dashboards for operational decision-making Preventative protocols to increase uptime and reduce total cost of ownership What is preventive maintenance?A unique check-in and check-up program designed for each customer. For our ecommerce client that meant: 1. Understanding their equipment’s real lifecycle – when and where failures could happen – and scheduling repairs and/or replacements before failure. Experts who provide: a. Visual inspectionsb. Wear component replacementc. Sensor calibrationd. Debris removale. Functional testing of motors, belts, rollers, and air systems 2. Creating an annual maintenance budget – not an unknown repair bill 3. A strategic partner that provides timely data-driven maintenance forecasting: a. Emergency service history and trendsb. Preventative maintenance logsc. Labor tracking and service hoursd. Parts usage and inventory demand forecasting These insights helped company leadership justify an investment in maintenance and visualize ROI in real time.

Shop.SystemsinMotion.Com — Your New Destination for Conveyor and Material Handling Equipment Parts HytrolParts.com has a new website address and contact information, but one thing hasn’t changed — we’re still the same dedicated team helping you get the right conveyor parts quickly, accurately, and without the hassle.  We’re excited to announce that you can now browse, chat, and shop online at shop.systemsinmotion.com. For questions or direct support, use live chat or email shop@systemsinmotion.com.  But that’s not all — we’ve expanded our e-commerce offerings beyond OEM parts for Hytrol conveyors. You can now view pricing and order flexible conveyor parts from FMH online, and we’re continuing to add more OEM brands by request, so ask if you can’t find something.  Our goal remains simple: to keep your operation moving with reliable parts, dependable service, and a team you can count on.  Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to serving you in new and improved ways at shop.systemsinmotion.com.  Contact us at www.shop.systemsinmotion.com for your conveyor parts.

As summer comes to a close and our extra help heads back to school, Systems in Motion would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt appreciation to the talented interns and office support team members who joined us. Over the past few months, we’ve had the opportunity to share our knowledge and experience—from Engineering to Project Management, Marketing to Office Support. In return, you brought fresh ideas, energy, and dedication that made a real impact on our work. From the start, our summer interns and office help played an important role in supporting teams across the organization: Engineering – Assisting with designs, documentation, and problem-solving that helped keep projects on track. Project Management – Helping coordinate schedules, organize tasks, and ensure that details didn’t fall through the cracks. Marketing – Contributing to campaigns, content creation, and research that amplified our brand and outreach. Office Support – Keeping our daily operations running smoothly with a positive attitude and a willingness to jump in wherever needed. You brought valuable skills, but you also brought a fresh perspective and enthusiasm that inspired our team. It’s always exciting to see how quickly you adapt, learn, and contribute to real-world projects. For many of you, this internship may have been your first step into the professional world. Meanwhile, for us, it was an opportunity to learn from your new ideas and see challenges through a different lens. Ultimately, we hope your time at Systems in Motion has been as rewarding for you as it has been for us. Looking ahead, we’re excited to see all that you accomplish—and perhaps welcome you back in the future. From all of us at Systems in Motion—thank you for making this summer one to remember!  

With peak season approaching quickly, Systems in Motion wants to make sure that you are ready for the most important season of the year.  The Aftermarket Services team is ready to offer qualified equipment health assessments to prevent conveyor failure during peak season on a wide variety of conveyor systems.  A few of the options we have available for you are: Preventative maintenance visits Custom-made aftermarket preventative maintenance packages Readily available technicians for emergency service calls or scheduled visits Assist with decreasing down time during your busy season Assist with preventing conveyor failure Download your Systems in Motion Equipment Checklist here Times and services are beginning to fill up quickly for preventative maintenance and assessments so make sure to book yours soon.  Please feel free to contact Aftermarket Services at ams@systemsinmotion.com and schedule your assessment today.  Or call 800-687-9091.  

A niche product distributor faced an increasing product return rate. They needed to decrease processing time per unit, while optimizing labor utilization. Tasked with accelerating returns and multiple store replenishments – their old system could not keep up. This resulted in an increased time for shippable and saleable returns. Systems in Motion delivered an automation solution with both increased throughput, and labor efficiency. Challenge: They needed to significantly improve the returns throughput, Also optimize their returns operations, With limited space to expand. Required more product destinations, and a process which allowed for continuous induction. Goal: Sort returned items and transfer them to pickable locations within the same day as received. Current Process:  The original solution was a manually fed conveyor system which had 82 destinations for sorting.  Operators would manually sort to 1 of the 82 destinations. When a single item was allocated to a destination, no other SKUs could be assigned to this location.  With a limit of 82 destinations and over 500 SKUs in a return lot, they had multiple waves. Some of the waves had the same SKU’s with only 1 or 2 items. The number of destinations was the limiting factor in optimizing the returns process. Original manual fed Conveyor System Recommendation: We recommended the OPEX Sure Sort® automated sortation system to: Expand storage destinations to 268 unique locations. One manual induction zone. Make use of Vertical Space due to limited floor space. WCS interface to assign SKUs to appropriate sort locations via their WMS. The OPEX Sure Sort® system operated with Systems in Motion’s KOZ Automation software New Process: KOZ Automation software received bulk inventory lists from the customer’s WMS (Warehouse Management System) WMS/KOZ pre-assigned quantities and product sizes to the appropriately sized bin. This optimized the number of destinations. KOZ was also able to let operators know when the destination was full.  Sweep operators would remove the totes and replace with empty totes to allow additional SKUs to be assigned to these destinations – all while the induction operation continued. Full totes were assigned to the correct location in the warehouse and then conveyed to locations for automated replenishment. Product was available to pick within a few hours of receiving.  Results: Maximize Destinations – The final OPEX Sure Sort® design quadrupled the operable size to 268 destinations. High Throughput – the system now processes up to 2400 units per hour (UPH). Improved Utilization – from dock to pickable unit in less than 8 hours. Systems in Motion is committed to provide innovative solutions which meet your needs. The OPEX Sure Sort® system is just one example of how we help businesses optimize their operations and achieve their goals. If you’re looking to enhance your operational processes, contact us today to learn more. Contact us at www.systemsinmotion.com for your custom solution. Or call 800-687-9091.

Last week, two of our team members, Kevin and Jeff, had the opportunity to attend the MHI Spring Meeting — an annual event that brings together professionals from across the material handling industry to network, learn, and collaborate on the future of supply chain innovation. Held in a dynamic and engaging setting, the Spring Meeting offered a wide range of sessions and workshops focused on the latest trends, challenges, and advancements in material handling and automation. For Kevin and Jeff, it was more than just a learning experience — it was a chance to connect with industry peers, gain fresh insights, and better understand how MHI is supporting companies like ours as we continue to grow and innovate. MHI plays a vital role in driving the industry forward, and it was inspiring to see firsthand the organization’s commitment to supporting members through education, advocacy, and collaboration. Topics at the event included workforce development, technology integration, and emerging best practices — all of which align with our own goals at Systems in Motion. Kevin and Jeff returned energized and full of ideas, ready to share what they learned with our broader team. Events like these reaffirm the importance of staying connected, staying informed, and staying curious. We’re proud to be part of the MHI community and grateful for the chance to participate in such a well-organized and meaningful event. Here’s to continued learning, collaboration, and progress in the material handling industry! Give us a call today.1-800-678-9091. Add Your Heading Text Here

At Systems in Motion, we take pride in supporting the communities where we work, live, and play. That’s why we’re excited to announce our sponsorship of the 2025 MAVPAK Pallet Games — an event that’s more than just competition. It’s about connection, community, and giving back. The Pallet Games bring together individuals and businesses from across the packaging industry for a day filled with teamwork, energy, and purpose. It’s a unique opportunity to celebrate the people who power our industry while raising support for local causes that make a real difference. We believe in showing up for the people behind the products, processes, and partnerships that drive our work every day. Sponsoring the MAVPAK Pallet Games is just one of the ways we live out that commitment. We’re proud to be part of something bigger — and we hope to see you there.. Give us a call today. 1-800-678-9091.