Thursday, June 19, 2025
2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
1 hour
A High Output, Low Risk Solution Designed by Case Pick Automation Experts
Automation is rapidly transforming case picking operations in grocery distribution and cold storage facilities. While some companies pursue full-scale, lights out automation, that approach isn’t always the most strategic or cost-effective.
In this webinar, we introduce a smarter approach: deploying automation where it delivers the greatest financial and operational impact. Rather than maximizing automation, we focus on maximizing value.
Designed for logistics, operations and supply chain professionals, this session explores how Primus strategically integrates advanced automation with intelligent facility design to streamline the case picking process in both temperature-controlled and ambient environments.
Join Primus Solutions Group President Tom Coyne, Executive Vice President Randy Jennings and material handling expert Brad Moore as they share real-world applications, performance metrics and actionable strategies to help you improve throughput, reduce labor cost and make informed decisions – whether you’re building a new facility or optimizing an existing one.
Attendees will gain insights on:
- The different fulfillment options for grocery facilities (conventional, lights out, etc.)
- The Primus Smart Pick Path model and why it is the best option
- Automation elements/equipment of the Primus Smart Pick Path model
- Real world examples of the Primus Smart Pick Path in action
- Data-based evidence of the cost and payback period advantages of the Primus Smart Pick Path
And more!
Speakers:
RANDY JENNINGS
Executive Vice President, Primus Solutions Group
Randy has been on the leading edge of automation solutions for 47 years. His philosophy: “It’s not about the bright, shiny thing. It’s about what will make our clients’ operations better. I want to position them for success.” His vast automation experience includes integrating shuttle systems; monorails; pallet stacker cranes; compact small parts storage and picking systems; mini load cranes; Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs); flexible, modular conveyor and/or picking systems; modular warehouse management systems; and robotic mixed case palletizing systems. Randy and his team will sit down with you and develop an approach that will deliver on your business goals.
TOM COYNE
President, Primus Solutions Group
Tom Coyne leads Primus’ in-house automation division, Primus Solutions Group, with a sharp focus on innovation, execution and client relationships. Since joining Primus, he has expanded his team to include dedicated field automation specialists and has guided the team to a more data-driven automation strategy. Under his leadership, the division has delivered high-performance solutions for clients including Mar-Jac Poultry, CoreX and Unilever.
With over 30 years of experience in automation design and equipment manufacturing, Tom brings deep technical expertise and a strong industry reputation. His leadership style emphasizes collaboration, trust, and a clear understanding of customer goals. “It’s about our knowledge,” Tom says. “It’s about how we can help our customers, the trust we build with them and the strength of our relationships.”
BRAD MOORE
Material Handling Expert
With more than forty years of experience, Brad Moore is a respected leader in the automated material handling industry for his ability to drive innovation and operational excellence across retail, manufacturing and distribution environments. Brad has held senior leadership roles at Munck Automation, Swisslog, and viastore. Brad has been an MHI member since 1985, holding chairmanships in AGVS, ASRS and Integrated Systems Council. Brad participated for nine years as a Roundtable Leader responsible for steering MHI. His work has left a lasting impact on the organizations and teams he led, and his influence continues through his ongoing consulting and thought leadership in the industry. Brad’s longstanding professional partnership with Tom Coyne brings a dynamic and experienced perspective.
Host: David Maloney
Group Editorial Director, DC Velocity and Supply Chain Xchange
