{"id":768218,"date":"2025-10-13T10:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=768218"},"modified":"2025-10-13T10:20:01","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T10:20:01","slug":"raymond-wests-automation-innovations-help-advance-3pl-providers-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/raymond-wests-automation-innovations-help-advance-3pl-providers-growth_768218.html","title":{"rendered":"Raymond West\u2019s Automation Innovations Help Advance 3PL Provider\u2019s Growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float:right; width:250px; padding:8px 10px 10px 10px;\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/10\/1760117044.jpg\" style=\"border:none !important;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-29\" title=\"Raymond West&rsquo;s Automation Innovations Help Advance 3PL Provider&rsquo;s Growth\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/upload\/2025\/10\/1760117044.jpg\" alt=\"Raymond West&rsquo;s Automation Innovations Help Advance 3PL Provider&rsquo;s Growth\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" style=\"padding:0px 0px 10px 10px; border:0 solid !important;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"quotes\">\n<div>For PRISM Logistics, Technology Investment is About Empowering People<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-style:italic; padding:8px 0px;\">Raymond West implements AGVs and Radioshuttle automation at PRISM Logistics&#8217; Lathrop facility, boosting efficiency for the Northern California 3PL.<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>LATHROP, Calif &#8211;<\/strong> Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions, a leader in material handling and logistics automation, has implemented state-of-the-art automation solutions for PRISM Logistics, a leading Northern California third-party logistics (3PL) provider, at its Lathrop, California distribution center. This strategic investment marks a significant leap forward in targeted automation for operational efficiency<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Challenge: Future-Proofing Operations<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Rather than reacting to immediate operational pressures of a traditional warehouse, PRISM took a proactive stance, aiming to optimize space utilization, reduce labor demands, and eliminate inefficiencies before they became bottlenecks. With Raymond West&rsquo;s input, the company identified repetitive, non-value-added travel time in its warehouse setup as a key area for improvement.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Solution: Smart Automation with Raymond West<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">PRISM&rsquo;s transformation included the deployment of several advanced solutions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Standard and Pushback Racking for enhanced storage space efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Stand-up Forklifts to improve maneuverability<\/li>\n<li>Muratec Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) for automated pallet transport<\/li>\n<li>Radioshuttle Semi-Automatic Pallet Shuttle System to maximize throughput and space efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Raymond West&rsquo;s signature Radioshuttle system in particular marks a significant leap forward, offering greater storage density and enabling PRISM to dramatically reduce forklift travel time and increase overall warehouse productivity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>The Result: Efficiency Gains and Strategic Impact<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">These advanced automation solutions are expected to yield significant benefits:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Maximize space efficiency<\/li>\n<li>Reduce manual labor requirements<\/li>\n<li>Eliminate wasted travel time<\/li>\n<li>Invest in long-term scalability and efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">President of PRISM Logistics, Jeremy Van Puffelen, states: &ldquo;Our partnership with Raymond West has been instrumental in helping us evolve from a traditional warehouse operation to a future-ready logistics provider. Their team not only brought us cutting-edge solutions like AGVs and Radioshuttle, but also the expertise to strategically implement them. It&rsquo;s not just about short-term ROI &ndash; it&rsquo;s about building smarter, more scalable operations for the long haul. Raymond West continues to be a trusted partner in that journey.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions showcased its dedication to advancing warehouse automation through a forward-thinking approach to this project, delivering tailored solutions that meet the complex demands of modern distribution environments.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At Raymond West, a Toyota Industries Company, our aim is to deliver the utmost quality and to work for continuous improvement every day, in every aspect of our business. Serving the entire West Coast, Raymond West is your trusted partner in customized intralogistics solutions and exceptional local support from 22 offices and 1,600 employees. We specialize in keeping your warehouse running efficiently, providing comprehensive services to help you Store, Move, and Optimize your operations for productivity and growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About PRISM Logistics<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Founded in 1993, Prism Logistics is recognized as Northern California&rsquo;s &lsquo;best in market&rsquo; provider of warehouse logistics services. By investing over the years in its people, technology and equipment, family-owned Prism provides &lsquo;leading edge&rsquo; efficiency for CPG, Food and Beverage logistics. Operating 2,300,000 sq. ft. of warehousing capacity strategically located throughout Northern California (Lathrop, Stockton, Hayward and Sacramento, CA), PRISM delivers logistics innovation and operational excellence for major brand-client companies and the suppliers and partners throughout their supply chain ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For more, go to <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"http:\/\/www.prismlogistics.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">www.prismlogistics.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Prism Logistics Press Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Michele Carroll<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Carrollco Marketing Services<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">(925) 980-1767<\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/raymondwest.com_106976.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Raymond West<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Tracey Meyers<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=raymond-wests-automation-innovations-help-advance-3pl-providers-growth\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> (800) 669-5438<br \/><strong>Address:<\/strong>5560 Katella Ave  <br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> Cypress<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> CA<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/raymondwest.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">raymondwest.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=raymond-wests-automation-innovations-help-advance-3pl-providers-growth\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For PRISM Logistics, Technology Investment is About Empowering People Raymond West implements AGVs and Radioshuttle automation at PRISM Logistics&#8217; Lathrop facility, boosting efficiency for the Northern California 3PL. LATHROP, Calif &#8211; Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions, a leader in material handling &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/raymond-wests-automation-innovations-help-advance-3pl-providers-growth_768218.html\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[401],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-768218","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-Business"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768218","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=768218"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/768218\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=768218"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=768218"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=768218"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}