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A strong replacement parts strategy depends on more than knowing a part exists. Teams also need confidence that they’re ordering the right component for the system they’re running, and that the parts they need can be accessed quickly when equipment fails. enVista and Hytrol help warehouse leaders reduce the uncertainty in parts sourcing, from identifying part and navigating catalogs to confirming compatibility, sourcing, and lead-time visibility. For automation leaders supporting Hytrol systems, that support can make the path from issue identification to part order clearer and more efficient. It can also help teams build the right spare parts list before disruption becomes urgent. If your team needs help identifying, sourcing, or planning for Hytrol replacement parts, enVista can help. Check out the catalog ➡️ https://lnkd.in/en5bERcC

A lot of transportation leaders are optimizing warehouse operations and transportation planning separately, without realizing how much one impacts the other. Like when a perfectly picked order ends up in a half-empty truck taking the long way to the DC. Or when an optimized truckload takes the most efficient route, but no one’s ready for it when it gets to the dock door. These point solutions don’t work in today’s supply chains, and that’s why the technology vendor-systems integrator partnership is so important. When we work with ProvisionAi to implement its load planning optimization system to help a company improve its truck utilization, we don’t stop at implementing the system. We combine the system with a holistic view of the supply chain beyond that truck—the warehouse operations, data integration, change management, route planning, etc. Shifting from a point solution mindset to a holistic operational mindset is one of the best things you can do for your supply chain in 2026. Ready to root out siloed planning from your operations? Let’s have a conversation®!

"Automation is a tool, not a trophy." That was one of Jim Barnes’ biggest takeaways in the latest episode of enVista’s podcast on why most warehouse automation projects fail and how to fix it. And it’s why he says he doesn’t always recommend automation when working with clients. Here’s the litmus test Jim uses for when to automate: go where the payback is. Automate where the payback justifies it. Stay manual where it doesn’t. For one shoe distributor, that meant automating things like batch picking, unit sortation, and palletizing, each with a four-year or less payback. It also meant leaving packing and final pallet staging manual, because automating them had no real payback. The discipline isn’t to automate everything, it’s to automate what the numbers justify. There’s more where that came from in the full episode. Listen in for more of Jim’s insights on why automation projects fail and how to make sure yours doesn’t.

🚨 We're excited to welcome enVista to IntraLogisteX Dallas this September! 🚨 enVista is a supply chain and enterprise technology solutions partner and systems integrator with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations across retail, distribution, manufacturing, food and beverage, and third-party logistics solve their toughest operational challenges. Their track record speaks for itself: 📈 25–35% increase in productivity for a distribution center facility redesign 📉 15% reduction in total supply chain costs achieved through a global network redesign ⚙️ 33% reduction in cost-per-unit and a 28% decrease in headcount through a labor management program implementation 💰 60% ROI generated for a specialized industrial equipment manufacturer through supply chain strategy consulting 🎤 Catch them on stage too: Jim Barnes, CEO of enVista and co-founder of the company since 2002, will take the Technology & Automation Theater stage on September 17 to break down "WMS, WES or WCS? Choosing the right software for warehouse automation." With more than 30 years deploying supply chain and enterprise solutions, Barnes brings a practical, expert perspective to one of the industry's most common decision points. Visit enVista at Stand 612 to see how their team can help you drive efficiency and scalability across your operation. 📅 September 16–17, 2026 📍 Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center, Dallas, TX Register for free: https://lnkd.in/gr-EyVUZ #ILXDallas #Warehousing #SupplyChain #Logistics #Automation

One of the biggest mistakes CIOs make with ERP implementations is trying to make the new ERP a digital version of their old habits. enVista's Greg Pastorello talks about this on Dynamic Communities' latest podcast. Your ERP should help your business operate in a cleaner, more connected, more scalable way, which means starting with the processes behind the technology, not the technology itself. In other words, design a better business then use the software to enable that better way of working. Otherwise, you're just moving the same problems into a new system. Listen to the full episode to hear the rest of Greg's insights!

If you’re looking for a small improvement that will support consistent execution in your warehouse, this is the one ⬇️ Implement a tailored inventory strategy for your spare parts. Warehouses that don’t have this are susceptible to significant risk in the event of equipment failure, supplier delays, or discontinued parts. High-volume warehouses need to have a tailored inventory strategy that prioritizes parts most likely to protect uptime, maintain throughout, and reduce avoidable disruption. Need new parts or want help with your replacement strategy? Let’s Have a Conversation! https://lnkd.in/en5bERcC Hytrol

Want to ship more at a lower cost? We and our partner, ProvisionAi, want that for you, too. A lot of supply chain leader are watching transportation costs and fuel prices while overlooking the areas in their operations that are actively leaking cost and value, like 🔶Empty miles 🔶Underfilled trucks 🔶Demand volatility 🔶Planning that isn't aligned with execution 🔶Inefficient mode selection Our consultants see these five mistakes a lot, and they’re almost always the source of eroding margins, increasing fuel spend, and unmet SLAs. We don’t want our clients anxiously watching fuel prices for the next 10 cent increase. We want them focused on the incremental operational improvements they can make to create a better customer experience and more consistent execution. This is how you get there: 🔷Finding the hidden cost drivers across your network 🔷Increasing your truck utilization and fill rates 🔷Aligning your planning with operational realities 🔷Reducing unnecessary miles and fuel consumption 🔷Improving your OTIF performance Want to learn how we team up with ProvisionAI to make this all a reality? Let’s have a conversation®! Natalia Godoy Scott Flanagan Thomas A. Moore

The old objections to warehouse automation are no longer. Labor is no longer cheap. Space is no longer easy to add. All robotics are no longer financially exclusive. That’s why in our latest podcast episode, enVista’s CEO, Jim Barnes, said that less supply chain executives are asking if they should automate, and more are asking how they can automate without getting burned. If that’s the question you’re asking, Jim answers it in full in the podcast! Listen in to learn how the math behind automation investments has changed and what you can do about it. https://lnkd.in/eTGKwikM

If you’re staring at an underperforming robot in your warehouse, know this: 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘹 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦𝘭𝘺 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮. The first signs of an automation failure usually appear months before the robot arrives. You’ll find them in the process design, software orchestration, labor planning, and integration strategy. If these parts of the project aren’t done right, no machine on earth can save you. This is what our CEO, Jim Barnes, talks about in the second episode of Unboxed: Beyond the Four Walls. If your automation project is on the brink of failure, here’s what Jim says to do: 🔶 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬. Automating bad processes only helps you do the wrong things faster. Find out what process gaps you need to close before investing in automation. 🔶 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞. The success of warehouse robotics depends on the orchestration software driving it, and a WMS doesn’t always cut it. Before picking hardware, decide what will orchestrate it and make sure your operations are prepared to enable that orchestration. 🔶 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐫. While vendors are responsible only for their sub-system, the systems integrator holds accountability for the success of the entire operation, including the ROI post-go-live. If your automation project isn’t going as planned—or better yet, if you haven’t even started yet—address these three areas before addressing the hardware. Want to hear what else Jim has to say on this topic? Tune into the podcast episode!

We just recorded our second podcast episode! Tune in tomorrow as our CEO, Jim Barnes, takes on another big topic: Why automation projects fail and how to fix it. Here’s a hint: The box on the floor is rarely the problem.