Hai-er Automation, The Podcast

Unpacking Peak: How to Turn Your Current Operational Pains Into Future Gains

How can businesses transform the high demand and challenges of their peak seasons into opportunities for efficiency and growth in warehouse operations?In this episode of the Hai-er Automation podcast, presented by Hai Robotics and hosted by Michelle Dawn Mooney, Technical Sales Executives Jake Ethridge and Vince Donato explore the transformative potential of warehouse goods-to-person automation. They unpack how this technology can reshape businesses’ approach to busy season challenges, offering actionable strategies for turning peak season pressures into gains.“We wanna leverage automation to overcome these hurdles and be able to moderate the toll it takes on the company during those peak season surges,” Ethridge said, emphasizing the role of automation in moderating the toll of peak season surges.“By using goods-to-person automation, you're able to ramp up your warehouse operations without having to increase your workforce, which is especially valuable when it's not easy to find labor for warehouses,” Donato added.

Sweat Your Assets: How to Boost Performance in the Warehouse You Already Have

Feeling the squeeze? You’re not alone. Warehouses everywhere are being asked to “sweat their assets” — in other words, boost performance using the space and labor they already have.On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney is joined by Ron Egan, SVP at FORTNA, and Hunter Senn, VP of Sales at Hai Robotics, to explore how warehouse leaders can stretch their existing facilities to maximize efficiency, storage capacity, throughput, and ROI with smart, modular automation solutions — all without heavy CapEx, major renovations, or hitting pause on current operations.Watch the video version of this episode here: www.HaiRobotics.com/blogLearn more: HaiRobotics.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Hai-RoboticsYouTube: youtube.com/@HaiRobotics

From Engineering Fails to Epic Wins: Team Valkyrie’s Road to Victory in the BattleBots Arena

We step out of the warehouse and into the arena with Team Valkyrie, one of the breakout stars of BattleBots — the hit TV series where teams of engineers, inventors, and tech enthusiasts build destructive robots and go head-to-head to destroy or completely disable their opponents' machines. Host Michelle Dawn Mooney is joined by Leanne Cushing, Bam Singhasaneh, and Alex Crease to talk about what it takes to build, break, and rebuild a 65-pound spinning blade combat robot — and how those lessons apply way beyond the fighting ring.Team Valkyrie is sponsored in part by Hai Robotics, as part of Hai’s commitment to investing in the future of STEM.Watch the video version of this episode here: www.HaiRobotics.com/blogWebsite: HaiRobotics.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Hai-RoboticsYouTube: youtube.com/@HaiRobotics

Smarter Warehousing, Better Healthcare: How Warehouse Automation Is Transforming Modern Medical Logistics

In the fast-moving world of healthcare logistics, where precision and compliance are paramount, warehouse automation is becoming an essential tool for streamlining distribution, improving order accuracy, and scaling operations to meet demand. On this episode, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how warehouse robotics are transforming medical distribution and fulfillment with Tim Raque, VP of EQSolutions at Equipment Depot; Yara Alsuwailem, Automation Operations Manager at Equipment Depot; and Vince Donato, Technical Sales Executive at Hai Robotics USA.They discuss today’s biggest challenges in healthcare distribution — and how flexible, “goods-to-person” automation solutions are helping companies of all sizes improve accuracy, streamline workflows, create better working conditions, and more.Watch the video version of this episode here: www.HaiRobotics.com/blogWebsite: HaiRobotics.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Hai-RoboticsYouTube: youtube.com/@HaiRobotics

Squeezing More Efficiency From Your Warehouse Without Breaking Ground

With warehouse cost per square foot at an all-time high, making the most of your existing facility is no longer just a smart move — it's essential for staying competitive. On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how businesses can optimize their current warehouse operations without the need for costly expansions or relocations.Joining the conversation are Honeywell’s Garrick Fiala and Ricardo Ugas, and Hai Robotics’ Will McInnis. They discuss practical, cost-effective strategies for boosting efficiency through advanced automation with minimal disruption to fully operational warehouses to help you streamline operations and unlock the full potential of your space.Watch the video version of this episode here: www.HaiRobotics.com/blogWebsite: www.HaiRobotics.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Hai-RoboticsYouTube: youtube.com/@HaiRobotics

Warehouse Robots Meet the Factory Floor: How Manufacturers Boost Efficiency With Goods-to-Person Automation

As manufacturing facilities evolve, goods-to-person (GTP) automation is making its mark on the factory floor, revolutionizing how businesses streamline their operations. On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores the transformative role of GTP solutions in boosting production line efficiency, streamlining manual labor, and optimizing workflows. Joining the conversation are industry experts Alex Swary and Joe McGrath, Solutions Design Leads for Hy-Tek Intralogistics, and George Peach, Technical Sales Executive for Hai Robotics USA, who share their insights on how GTP automation is driving the future of manufacturing.Watch the video version of this episode here: www.HaiRobotics.com/blogWebsite: www.HaiRobotics.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Hai-RoboticsYouTube: youtube.com/@HaiRobotics

Show Me the Money: Maximizing ROI With Goods-to-Person Warehouse Automation

Goods-to-person warehouse automation has become a leading tool for businesses looking to optimize their distribution and fulfillment operations while controlling costs. But like any significant investment, knowing how to maximize your return — both in the short and long term — is key to fully capitalizing on these systems.On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores how companies can effectively implement goods-to-person systems to not only boost efficiency but also maximize ROI with industry experts Matt Kelly, Director of Strategic Partnerships and Commercial Development, and George Peach, Technical Sales Executive, at Hai Robotics USA.Watch the video version of this episode here: www.HaiRobotics.com/blogWebsite: www.HaiRobotics.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/Hai-RoboticsYouTube: youtube.com/@HaiRobotics

ASRS vs. AMRs: How the Robotic Solutions Differ & Where They Can Collaborate

In the world of warehouse automation, it's easy to get lost in the alphabet soup of technologies.On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney cuts through the jargon to clarify the differences between two highly effective — yet often confused — robotic warehouse solutions: Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). While both technologies help to streamline operations and boost efficiency, they each bring unique advantages.Jake Etheridge, Technical Sales Executive at Hai Robotics USA, breaks down how ASRS systems, with their high-density storage and minimal human intervention, stand out in optimizing order fulfillment and warehouse space, while AMRs provide human-assisted automation ideal for diverse tasks and quick deployment.He also points to the scenarios where each solution excels, including real-world examples of ASRS and AMRs working together to enhance operational efficiency.

Flexibility in Automation- A Blueprint for Operational Resilience

Efficiency Elevated: Inside the Automated Warehouses of Retail Titans

How are top global retailers able to achieve next-day order fulfillment for tens of thousands of customers each and every day? On this episode of Hai-er Automation, host Michelle Dawn Mooney explores one key piece of their success: goods-to-person warehouse automation. Some of the world's biggest retailers are leveraging goods-to-person robotic solutions like Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) to optimize their fulfillment workflows, maximize efficiency, and ultimately stay ahead and stay flexible in today's ultra-competitive e-commerce landscape. Join automation experts Sumit Tiwary, Director at GreyOrange, and Brian Reinhart, Chief Revenue Officer at Hai Robotics, to learn how exactly top retailers are using these systems — and the transformative impacts on their operations.