Why Automation… and Why Now? Interview with Tony Rivers
What’s driving companies to invest in warehouse automation today? Tony Rivers, chief executive officer of Peak Technologies, describes how they’re coping with the tech evolution. Rising
Peak Automation Intelligence is the new supply chain automation division of Peak Technologies. It is a collection of AI-enabled tools that use machine learning and real-time operational data to automate warehouse and facility operations, improve supply chain visibility, and help you make data-driven decisions for your business.
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Think of Dock Door Insights as instant visibility the moment a pallet hits the dock. It’s dock door automation that captures every barcode in a single sweep — no manual scanning, no slowing down your team. Machine vision and artificial intelligence ensure labels are read accurately, even when they’re angled or hard to read. Plus, the automated scanning system analyzes the structural integrity of your shipments, so you know how to safely store and transport each item. And because it’s built for real-world loading dock conditions, it keeps your receiving and shipping lines moving smoothly.
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Pallet Insights does something pretty remarkable: it reads barcodes through shrink wrap. It is automatic pallet scanning that requires no unwrapping, no rework and creates no delays. It verifies every box on the pallet, helping your warehouse operations avoid chargebacks and speed up identification. And with less manual handling, you protect both your team and your product.
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Tunnel Insights is built for high-speed conveyor operations. It is automated tunnel scanning that captures every detail of every package — all without slowing throughput. With machine vision, RFID, and AI working together in the background, the system can spot damage, mislabels, or chargeback risks early. Every package gets its own digital record, making traceability, compliance, and quality control way easier.
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Materials Movement Insights gives you a live look at what’s happening across forklifts, pallets, and handheld tasks. It automatically flags issues like unsafe loads, damage, or potential misroutes. By reducing unnecessary travel and manual data entry, it keeps your workflows tight and efficient. Rugged hardware keeps the system reliable in tough environments, and the data rolls into dashboards that show where you can improve next.
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Peak Analytics pulls everything together into one clear, real-time view. You see what’s happening across docks, pallets, forklifts, and conveyors without chasing down data. Our proprietary AI tools ensure reads are accurate and flag any issues that need attention. Automation speeds up tasks, improves safety, and creates a verifiable trail of every event. The result? Smarter demand planning, fewer bottlenecks, better efficiency, and more profitability.
See it in use
Peak Technologies, a global provider of smart technologies, automated supply chain, and mobile workforce solutions, today announced the launch of Peak Automation Intelligence, an integrated AI-powered platform designed to help manufacturers and operators of warehouses and distribution centers modernize their operations with real-time visibility, automated data capture, and high-speed material flow intelligence.
What’s driving companies to invest in warehouse automation today? Tony Rivers, chief executive officer of Peak Technologies, describes how they’re coping with the tech evolution. Rising