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Systems in Motion Receives MHEDA MVP
Systems in Motion Receives MHEDA MVP Award for 14th Consecutive Year January 15, 2026.
Big Results in Short Order
January DCVelocity magazine highlights how fashion brand cabi made both a facility change and process improvements with the help of Systems in Motion, and Alpine Supply Chain. Cabi, a women’s fashion brand, reached a turning point in early 2024 as its West Coast distribution center lease neared expiration and operating costs continued to climb. Rather than making a like-for-like move, the women’s fashion brand used the moment to modernize its fulfillment strategy. Working with Alpine Supply Chain Solutions and Systems in Motion, cabi relocated its DC to Indianapolis and completed a market assessment, relocation plan, and facility launch in just 12 months. The move to a central U.S. location, combined with new automation, quickly improved delivery speed and reliability for customers across the U.S., Canada, and the U.K. The relocation also helped cabi overcome operational growing pains tied to its stylist-driven, highly seasonal business model. Shipping from a single West Coast facility had made fast, cost-effective delivery increasingly difficult, especially as on-demand e-commerce orders became more common. After evaluating options such as multiple facilities and third-party logistics providers, cabi determined that a single Midwest DC offered the right balance of agility and control. To ensure the operation could scale smoothly during peak seasons, the team redesigned workflows and implemented a warehouse execution system (WES) powered by Systems in Motion’s KOZ automation software. The KOZ-enabled WES plays a central role in orchestrating picking, sorting, and packing across the new facility. Batch picking by SKU feeds a put-to-light wall designed and built by Systems in Motion, where the WES directs inventory flow, synchronizes labor, and reduces manual decision-making on the floor. The result is faster onboarding, higher accuracy, and more consistent performance across peak and nonpeak periods. Since the move, cabi has achieved double-digit productivity gains, significantly reduced transit times, and sharply lowered its reliance on temporary labor—giving the company a more resilient fulfillment operation and a strong platform for future growth. Read the full article here. https://www.dcvelocity.com/material-handling/moving-with-the-times?oly_enc_id=8353F2995723C2S
Recent Gartner® Market Guide to Warehouse Automation Partners names Systems in Motion
Gartner® delivered three key findings in its Industry Wants and Needs Survey, including how companies often struggle with how to approach Warehouse Automation, beginning with choosing the right partner. The other two findings cited a lack of internal robotics knowledge and expertise, and the variation around product specialization. Gartnerâ began by outlining the three major partner operations: boutique consultants, systems integrators and material handling companies. Recommendations for choosing a partner include: 1. Aligning strategy among internal stakeholders 2. Conducting an RFI/RFP process to determine future partner industry focus. 3. Assessing whether one partner can manage the entire process, or whether divided responsibilities – such as consulting and design, and build/deployment – are best for your project. In terms of choosing the right partner, the study recommends working with a Systems Integrator if you have some experience with automation and have some idea of the types of systems you prefer. The study observes there is still significant and growing interest in automation for warehousing, fulfillment and manufacturing environments due to the continued market influencers of: 1. Labor Issues: mostly labor availability and rising costs. 2. Solution diversity: citing challenges of overwhelming automation choices and use cases. 3. Lack of internal experience: noting that most mid-market companies will rely on consultants and Systems Integrators for expertise. Systems in Motion is proud to be listed in this prestigious report as a representative vendor. Our services lie directly in the sweet spot for most companies – offering both consulting and design/build services. But it’s what this report doesn’t list that makes Systems in Motion a vendor of choice: – Our deep experience in many industries. – Our passion for helping our customers succeed. – Our end-to-end solutions, including consulting, design/build, aftermarket services, and one of the most robust on-line parts ordering system available. Give us a call today to get started on your automation projects. 1-800-678-9091.
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Exemplary Support from Our SIM After Market Service Team
We want to highlight a recent situation that perfectly showcases how our Systems in Motion (SIM) After Market Services team embodies our commitment to customer satisfaction and reliability. Earlier this month, A major “last mile” parcel carrier in the Chicagoland area and one of our significant clients— faced a major challenge. Their main sorter experienced a catastrophic failure, causing severe damage to essential components like the chain and shoes. With a system as complex as theirs, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a significant operational hurdle. A failure of this magnitude could have prevented as many as 70,000 packages from reaching their destinations on time. However, our SIM After Market Service team sprang into action without hesitation. They quickly assessed the situation, mobilized resources from multiple locations, and worked with remarkable speed and precision. Our team didn’t overlook a single detail while rebuilding the sorter, and they ensured everything was back online for the company to resume sorting their parcels on time that evening. This incident is a perfect example of how our After Market Service team can provide unparalleled support to our clients. Whether it’s addressing a sudden breakdown or performing regular maintenance, our team is always ready to ensure our clients’ systems are up and running smoothly. We offer comprehensive support across all areas of our business—from conveyor systems and installation to controls, software, wiring, and AMS. Our goal is always to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency, just as we did for this company. Our Aftermarket Services is quick thinking, hard working, and adherence to our Core Values made this rapid recovery possible. This is the level of service and dedication we strive to provide to every client, every day. Click here for more information on how Aftermarket Services can help you!
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Join Systems in Motion at ProMat 2025 – Booth #S3820!
We are thrilled to announce that Systems in Motion will be exhibiting at ProMat 2025, the premier event for the material handling and logistics industry! Mark your calendars and visit us at Booth #S3820 from March 17-20 at McCormick Place, Chicago. Exclusive Seminar – Don’t Miss It! We are excited to share our expertise in a must-attend seminar: Topic: Tired of Your Lack of Support from Your WCS/WES Provider? Find Out How to Replace WCS/WES Without Missing Any Shipments. Date: Monday, March 17thTime: 2:15 – 3:00 PMLocation: Theater A Topic: How Cabi, Alpine and Systems in Motion Developed a Distribution Facility for Growth. Date: Wednesday, March 19thTime: 3:30 – 4:15 PMLocation: Supply Chain Tech Theater 2 Our experts will provide valuable insights on WCS/WES. Register for FREE today!Click Here to Register Now We can’t wait to see you in Chicago! Stop by Booth #S3820 and let’s discuss how Systems in Motion can help you.
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Systems in Motion announces that Andy Sands has been appointed VP of Aftermarket Services
Elgin, Il. – January 25, 2025 – Systems in Motion today announced that Andy Sands has been appointed as the Vice President of their expanded Aftermarket Services group. “Our industry has seen substantial growth in Automation Technology investment, and we are committed to providing customers with technology maintenance options, so they can keep their competitive edge”, explains Systems in Motion President Scott Lee. “Our Aftermarket Services team is meeting that need by expanding services; including program options, technicians, and a robust reporting system. We are thrilled that Andy is leading that team.” Mr. Sands has held various engineering, sales, project management, and director positions with established Material Handling companies since 2002. Andy states, “Throughout the industry we see customers challenged with hiring and retaining knowledgeable service technicians. Our aim is to partner with existing maintenance teams to deliver the service and tools they need. We will continue to focus on supporting customer initiatives and being hyper-responsive.” With Material Handling equipment averaging a run-time of 20 hours per day, equipment experiences more wear, and fewer preventive maintenance windows; the Systems in Motion team has developed an exceptional reporting software and preventative maintenance process aimed at avoiding mechanical issues. About Systems in Motion Systems in Motion provides turnkey material handling systems for warehousing, fulfillment, distribution and manufacturing companies. Our clients experience results that are led by experts, providing superior solutions and continuous customer care. Corporate headquarters are in Elgin, Il. For more information, call 1-800-678-9091
Autonomous Mobile Robot (V550) improves Efficiency around 10% across our client’s internal operations.
Our Client (“Matt”) had 2 goals. Keep his operators at their stations doing productive work Introduce automation into the organization. Problem:The Operations Lead in each of the departments was walking defective product to a central location one to two times an hour. Our customer (“Matt”) was frustrated with how long each lead was away from the process. He wanted to find a way to keep the Leads in the area, but still deliver the product to the QA area. We discussed an AMR solution. Matt had introduced an AMR in the past with very little success. They returned that unit. We proposed a solution where they could test the application before committing to the full purchase. The V550 Mobile Autonomous Conveyor is an AMR with a short, powered conveyor on top. This application would allow the Operations Lead for each department to “call” for a pickup when needed. The Lead would be able to stay in the department and still deliver the material to the QA area. The Systems in Motion Engineer spent 3 days implementing the V550. He programmed the AMR to the facility, trained the V550 on the routes to take from each department, built profiles for autonomous routes based on which departments were operating, and trained the Department Leads on how to interface with the V550. Implementing an AMR unit can be challenging. Operators initially felt this would be replacing their job. There are always some safety concerns with autonomous units moving around the factory floor. How would this unit work with the process flow? Fork trucks, pallet jacks, operators, and staged products are some of the issues we discussed. During the month-long trial period they had only one major issue they could not correct themselves. They contacted our engineering staff, which quickly helped them reset the unit and have it back performing tasks. The next day our engineer stopped by the facility to make sure the unit and the operations were all back on track. At the end of the month, we reviewed the project. The operations leaders were very happy with the V550’s reliability and consistency. Matt said, “If you take this unit away, they will all be very upset.” The V550 became “part of the team”. Matt is now looking at other areas in the facility that could use the V550 to deliver material from the warehouse to each department on an as needed basis. They currently stage the entire days production materials in each department with fork trucks, pallet jacks, and carts. At the end of the day, material needs to be re-inventoried back to the warehouse. A few of the V550’s could make hourly runs based on the production needs throughout the day. When asked about how this project went compared to all the other projects he has worked on over the years, Matt said “Best way to describe it, this is the easiest implementation of anything in my company. It showed up one afternoon. 2 days later it was running the routes.” When asked about advice to future users of the V550, Matt said “First of all understand what you are trying to accomplish. You (Systems in Motion) have been a trusted partner for us and worked with us on a solution to meet our goals.”
Exemplary Support from Our SIM After Market Service Team
We want to highlight a recent situation that perfectly showcases how our Systems in Motion (SIM) After Market Service team embodies our commitment to customer satisfaction and reliability. Earlier this month, A major “last mile” parcel carrier in the Chicagoland area and one of our significant clients—faced a major challenge. Their main sorter experienced a catastrophic failure, causing severe damage to essential components like the chain and shoes. With a system as complex as theirs, downtime isn’t just an inconvenience; it’s a significant operational hurdle. A failure of this magnitude could have prevented as many as 70,000 packages from reaching their destinations on time. However, our SIM After Market Service team sprang into action without hesitation. They quickly assessed the situation, mobilized resources from multiple locations, and worked with remarkable speed and precision. Our team didn’t overlook a single detail while rebuilding the sorter, and they ensured everything was back online for the company to resume sorting their parcels on time that evening. This incident is a perfect example of how our After Market Service team can provide unparalleled support to our clients. Whether it’s addressing a sudden breakdown or performing regular maintenance, our team is always ready to ensure our clients’ systems are up and running smoothly. We offer comprehensive support across all areas of our business—from conveyor systems and installation to controls, software, wiring, and AMS. Our goal is always to minimize downtime and maximize efficiency, just as we did for this company. Our Aftermarket Services is quick thinking, hard working, and adherence to our Core Values made this rapid recovery possible. This is the level of service and dedication we strive to provide to every client, every day. Click here for more information on how Aftermarket Services can help you!
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Celebrating Excellence: Systems in Motion Wins MVP MHEDA Award
At System in Motion, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions and outstanding service to our clients. Today, we are thrilled to announce that we have been honored with the Most Valuable Partner (MVP) Award from the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA). This prestigious recognition is a testament to our commitment to excellence, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to our industry. A Milestone Achievement The MVP Award is not just a trophy; it symbolizes our relentless pursuit of excellence. It recognizes companies that have demonstrated a commitment to business excellence, professionalism, and good stewardship. This year, System in Motion is proud to be among the select few who have achieved this milestone, further solidifying our position as a leader in the material handling industry. The Team Behind the Success Our success is driven by the hard work and dedication of our incredible team. Four of our Leadership Team (LT) members had the distinct honor of accepting the MVP Award on behalf of System in Motion. This moment was a culmination of the collective efforts and shared vision that defines our company. These individuals, along with the entire System in Motion family, have played a pivotal role in our journey towards this achievement. Their dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement has been instrumental in reaching this milestone. What the MVP Award Means for Us Receiving the MVP Award from MHEDA is more than an honor; it is a reflection of our core values and our commitment to our clients and the industry. This award is a recognition of our efforts to: Integrity: Maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in all our dealings. Optimistic & Growth Oriented: Investing in our team\’s growth and providing opportunities for continuous learning and improvement. “Make it Happen”: Ensuring customer satisfaction and building long-lasting relationships. Creative Problem Solver: Staying ahead of industry trends and delivering cutting-edge solutions. Looking Ahead As we celebrate this significant achievement, we remain committed to pushing the boundaries of excellence. The MVP Award serves as a motivation to continue delivering exceptional value to our clients and contributing positively to the material handling industry. We look forward to the future with renewed enthusiasm and a determination to reach even greater heights. Thank You We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our clients, partners, and the entire System in Motion team for their unwavering support and trust. This award belongs to all of us, and it is a testament to what we can achieve when we work together towards a common goal. Here’s to many more milestones and continued success in the years to come!
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