A vending system back then was fairly simple—the weight of a coin opened a latch that dispensed small items.

Traditional storage has been the backbone of industry for decades. However, the rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and automation has introduced a new contender.

Efficiency is often won or lost in the space between your floor and your ceiling. For decades, traditional static shelving has been the backbone of storage, relying on aisles and manual counting to keep inventory moving.

When it comes to scaling eCommerce, storage space can quickly run out as you try to keep up with demand.

Vending machines have come a long way from the simple mechanisms that supply beverages at the drop of a coin.

Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) help warehouses by...