FloStorEvolve Your Systems to Meet Changing Needs
FloStor's enhancement services help you maximize the value and lifespan of your existing material handling systems through strategic upgrades and modifications. We identify opportunities to improve performance, add capabilities, and address evolving business requirements without the cost and disruption of complete system replacement.
Whether you're facing capacity constraints, changing product profiles, new customer requirements, or simply seeking better efficiency, our enhancement solutions provide targeted improvements that leverage your existing infrastructure while introducing new technologies and methodologies to keep your operations competitive.
Benefits of Strategic Enhancements
Extend System Lifespan
Maximize return on your original investment by refreshing and upgrading existing infrastructure.
Improve Performance
Address bottlenecks and constraints to increase throughput, accuracy, and reliability.
Add New Capabilities
Integrate new technologies and features to expand system functionality and address changing requirements.
Minimize Disruption
Strategic implementation approaches that limit operational impact compared to full system replacements.
Enhancement Solutions
Our enhancement services address various aspects of your material handling systems, from mechanical components to software interfaces, ensuring a comprehensive approach to operational improvement.
Mechanical Upgrades
Physical modifications and component replacements that improve reliability, speed, and handling capabilities to address evolving product characteristics or volume requirements.
- Conveyor system modifications and extensions
- Drive system replacements for improved speeds
- Sortation system upgrades
- Automated storage retrofit solutions
- Ergonomic workstation improvements
- Safety system enhancements
Controls & Automation Upgrades
Modernization of control systems to improve system reliability, provide better diagnostics, and enable more sophisticated automation capabilities.
- PLC and control system replacements
- HMI interface modernization
- Machine vision integration
- Servo control upgrades
- Robotic integration
- Control network enhancements
Software & Integration Enhancements
Updates to system software and integration capabilities to improve data flow, reporting, and seamless connection with enterprise systems.
- WCS/WMS software upgrades
- ERP integration improvements
- Business intelligence and analytics
- Mobile application integration
- Cloud connectivity solutions
- API development for system interoperability
Capacity & Throughput Expansion
Strategic modifications to address growth requirements and increase processing capacity within existing system footprints or with minimal facility expansion.
- Parallel processing implementations
- Buffer and staging area optimization
- Workstation multiplication strategies
- Intelligent routing enhancements
- Process flow reconfigurations
- High-density storage solutions
Our Enhancement Methodology
Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your current systems, including performance analysis, bottleneck identification, and alignment with business requirements.
Solution Design
Development of targeted enhancement strategies with detailed technical specifications, performance projections, and ROI analysis.
Implementation Planning
Detailed execution planning with minimal operational disruption, including phased approaches and contingency plans for critical operations.
Execution
Precise implementation of enhancements with experienced technical teams and rigorous testing protocols to ensure seamless integration.
Optimization
Post-implementation fine-tuning, performance validation, and staff training to ensure maximum benefit realization from your enhancements.
Specialized Enhancement Programs
Beyond standard upgrades, FloStor offers specialized enhancement programs designed to address specific operational challenges and strategic opportunities.
Legacy System Modernization
Comprehensive program for updating aging systems with modern components while preserving viable existing infrastructure to extend system life at reduced cost.
E-commerce Adaptations
Targeted modifications to transform traditional wholesale/retail distribution systems into ones capable of efficient direct-to-consumer fulfillment.
Performance Acceleration
Focused interventions to dramatically increase throughput and processing speed in systems experiencing capacity constraints or service level challenges.
Intelligence Integration
Strategic deployment of AI, machine learning, and advanced analytics capabilities to transform traditional systems into intelligent, adaptive operations.
Enhancement Impact
Is Enhancement Right for You?
System enhancement is often the optimal approach when you need operational improvements but face constraints that make full replacement impractical. Consider enhancement when:
You have budget constraints
Enhancement typically costs 30-60% less than full system replacement
You need faster implementation
Enhancements can be deployed in weeks or months, not years
You can't afford operational disruption
Enhancements can often be implemented with minimal downtime
Your existing system has viable components
Many system elements may have years of useful life remaining
You need flexibility for future changes
Modular enhancements enable incremental evolution as needs change
You need specific capability improvements
Targeted enhancements address specific operational challenges
Maximize Your System's Potential
Contact our enhancement specialists to discuss how targeted upgrades can extend the life and capabilities of your material handling systems.