Bob Thompson
Bob Thompson is director of customer consulting services at Power Automation Systems (PAS). Bob joined PAS to provide customers with the benefit of his 25-plus years leading and managing the design and operation of automated warehouse facilities in C-level positions with Deluxe Media Services and Macmillan Publishing prior to starting a successful consulting practice. Bob has consulted in the areas of supply chain optimization, transportation, strategic network design, best practices, facility design, slotting and staff development as well as warehouse management system design and integration.
Articles by Bob Thompson
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Building your warehouse team for automation — your coach needs a new player
Tuesday, July 15, 2014Companies are on the path to manufacturing production and warehouse storage efficiencies through the use of ever more sophisticated automation. This may include robotic picking, laser-guided vehicles, miniload systems or large cart- or crane-based automated storage systems.