Vertical Storage Carousels to Maximize Throughput

Automated vertical storage systems help drive warehouse revenue.

When Vertical Storage Becomes a Priority

Growing order volumes, tighter labor markets, and facilities that are running out of room are pushing more operations to evaluate vertical storage solutions. The pressure is real: output per worker stays low when picking depends heavily on manual effort, and warehouses that can't move product fast enough leave revenue on the table.

Labor-intensive picking limits throughput without a clear path to improve
Space constraints and slim footprints force a choice between expansion and efficiency
Disconnected systems slow implementation and increase the risk of downtime

How Automated Vertical Storage Systems Raise Throughput

A vertical lift module (VLM) is an automated vertical storage system that delivers product directly to the operator.

Automated retrieval reduces travel time and manual touches
Smaller footprint unlocks capacity in existing floorspace
Accurate, trackable picks enable faster processing

When Carolina Handling customer T&S Brass and Bronze Works replaced aging vertical carousels with VLMs, a single operator took over picking tasks that previously required two to three workers. And, on-time fulfillment rose from 85% to 91% same-day or next-day.

Testimonials

“The Modula VLMs have been a great add for us. They allow us to be so much more efficient in picking. They’re automated, so one person can pick from the vertical lift modules that used to take us two to three people throughout the day, so we’re better able to keep up.”

Bob Clemment, Manager of Production and Inventory Control

T&S Brass and Bronze Works

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Carolina Handling is the local, collaborative equipment dealer and intralogistics partner for thousands of companies across the Southeast. From Raymond forklifts to automated storage or full warehouse system design, connect with us today for a purpose-built solution to maximize throughput.