What is an automated shelving system?

An automated shelving system is a motorized storage unit that brings items to the operator instead of requiring manual searching. These systems use vertical space efficiently, increase storage density, and reduce picking time in warehouses and manufacturing facilities.

How does it improve inventory tracking?

Automated shelving integrates with your warehouse management system (WMS) or ERP to give you real-time visibility of item locations, stock levels, and reorder alerts. It also reduces human error by guiding picks with barcode scanners or light-directed technology.

How much space can I save with an automated system?

Many warehouses reclaim up to 90% of their floor space by switching from traditional shelving to vertical lift modules or carousels. These systems condense inventory into a much smaller footprint by using overhead space.

Can I use this system in a temperature-controlled or clean environment?

Yes. Automated shelving systems are commonly used in cold storage, pharmaceutical, and cleanroom environments. They’re enclosed and can be customized to meet specific regulatory or environmental needs.

What industries benefit the most from automated shelving?

Industries like aerospace, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce all benefit from improved order accuracy, faster fulfillment, and better space utilization with automated shelving systems.

ELEVATE™ Warehouse Automation Platform

A Rainbow Dynamics × Vertical Storage USA Collaboration

Today’s warehouses face labor shortages, rising order volumes, and growing pressure to fulfill faster. Elevate™ — the collaborative automation platform from Rainbow Dynamics and Vertical Storage USA—brings smart warehousing to life through integrated robotics, high-density storage, and intelligent software.

Whether you’re optimizing a single pick zone or upgrading an entire fulfillment center, Elevate helps you reduce travel time, eliminate bottlenecks, and improve inventory accuracy across every workflow.

Tranform Your Automated Warehouse

Elevate unites automated material handling equipment, robotic transport, and real-time data to streamline daily operations.

Reclaim Your Floor Space

Up to 90%

Reduce Labor Costs

Cut Walking. Cut Labor.

Increase Pick Accuracy

Pick Right. Every Time.

Lower Warehouse Costs

Spend Less. Run Lean.

ELEVATE TIERS

Flexible automation solutions to optimize your warehouse

ELEVATE CORE

Baseline automation to recover space and reduce labor.

ELEVATE PRO

Extends automation to boost speed and throughput.

ELEVATE ELITE

Advanced robotics orchestration for peak performance, and future-proofing

How to "Elevate" Your Warehouse

Elevate synchronizes storage, movement, and inventory intelligence into one cohesive warehouse system.

Your Warehouse Management System (WMS) communicates with storage modules, AMRs, and AGVs to direct every task:

Automated Putaway
Inventory and distribution management
Goods-to-Person picking
Order sequencing & kitting
Batch and wave processing
Real-time replenishment

With integrated slotting optimization, Elevate identifies the ideal storage location for each SKU—improving fulfillment speeds and reducing congestion in your pick zones.

Industries That Benefit

Elevate supports operations across industries that depend on fast fulfillment, tight inventory control, and flexible automation:

Fulfillment centers and distribution hubs
Automotive & aerospace
Manufacturing plants
Pharmaceuticals & medical devices
Electronics & high-value component storage
Packaging and e-commerce

If your operation manages thousands of SKUs, relies on precise inventory tracking, or handles repetitive movement tasks, Elevate scales to your workflow.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Elevate?

Elevate is a modular smart warehousing platform combining robotics, automated storage, and real-time software to streamline warehouse operations.

Can Elevate integrate with my existing WMS or ERP?

Yes. Elevate supports major Warehouse Management Systems and Warehouse Execution Systems to sync inventory, picking, and replenishment tasks.

Does Elevate replace my current warehouse system?

No. It enhances and automates your existing processes—whether you’re upgrading manual workflows or connecting multiple automation tools.

Is Elevate suitable for fulfillment centers?

Absolutely. Elevate reduces walking, accelerates order picking, and supports batch, wave, and multi-line fulfillment workflows.

Can I start small and scale?

Yes. Begin with Tier 1 and expand into AMRs, AGVs, G2P workflows, and fully automated material handling as your needs grow.

Get a Free Automation Assessment

Not sure where to start? Our engineering team will evaluate your current operations, identify gaps, and model how Elevate can boost throughput, accuracy, and storage capacity.

We’ll provide a customized plan aligned with your space, workflows, and budget.

ELEVATE™ Warehouse Automation Platform