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Industrial

Warehouse automation for industrial and manufacturing operations

Pio is a compact cube storage system that automates parts storage, picking, and inventory for industrial and manufacturing operations, without the footprint of traditional automation.
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When industrial storage becomes a bottleneck:

  • Storage takes up too much floor space
  • Too much time spent finding parts and kits
  • Manual processes slow down production
  • Warehouse space is limited and expensive
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Industrial use cases

Industrial operations need fast, reliable access to parts, components, tools, and materials without wasting valuable floor space. Pio automates storage and retrieval, bringing inventory directly to operators and making it easier to manage everything from spare parts to production kits.
Parts storage and retrieval
Store components, spare parts, and finished goods in high-density automated storage and retrieve them on demand.

Take advantage of unused storage, up to 22 ft of vertical space.
Kitting and assembly
Create and store kits containing multiple components, then retrieve complete kits for assembly or production.

Instead of manually picking hundreds of order lines, pick 5 complete kits.
Work order fulfillment
Create work orders and retrieve all required components directly from Pio.

Less manual searching and picking, fewer touches, faster execution.
Production supply

Keep production supplied with the components, materials, and kits needed to keep work moving.

Parts are stored centrally and delivered to the operator when needed.

Finished goods fulfillment
Store manufactured products efficiently in a compact, controlled environment, retrieve and ship them quickly when needed.

Keep finished goods organized and ready to ship.
Inbound receiving & putaway
Use automated storage to quickly receive and put away large deliveries.

Store a full pallet delivery in days, not the usual week.
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Why Pio works well for industrial operations

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Space efficiency
Make every square foot of warehouse space work harder.
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Higher throughput
Move more inventory through your operation with faster picking, putaway, and kitting.
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Inventory control

Know exactly where your inventory is, and reduce errors.

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Scale without the footprint
Grow your operation without growing your warehouse or fulfillment staff.
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No integration needed. Upload work orders as CSV files and you're ready to go.

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A vending machine for parts. Retrieve your inventory on demand, fast, and without searching through shelves.

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Easy to use, easy to control. Manage inventory, track movements, and guide operators through daily tasks directly in the Pio App.

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Built for the way industrial operations actually work

Pio combines automated storage with native work orders and kitting. The result is a warehouse automation solution that fits manufacturing operations without the complexity of enterprise systems.

More throughput.
Less friction.

See how Pio helps industrial teams move more inventory, reduce picking complexity, and keep production running.

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Built to make industrial operations more efficient

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Maximize warehouse space
Use high-density automated storage to make better use of vertical space and store more inventory within your existing footprint.
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Reduce picking complexity
For one customer, pre-kitting reduced a work order from 180 order-line picks to just 5 kit picks.
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Speed up receiving and putaway
One industrial customer reduced putaway for a 23-pallet delivery from around a week to just a few days.
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Increase daily throughput
Customers have reported processing up to 2x as many orders per day after introducing Pio.
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Improve inventory control
Track where inventory is stored, who moved it, and identify misplaced items faster. Reduce errors down to as little as 0.03%
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Scale without expanding
Increase storage and operational capacity without immediately adding warehouse space or proportional headcount.

Resources

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How to connect your WMS with ecommerce, ERP, shipping, and more. The most common WMS integrations, three ways to do it, and how Pio fits in.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is industrial warehouse automation?
Industrial warehouse automation uses automated storage, retrieval, and software to reduce manual handling of parts, components, and inventory.

Pio helps manufacturing and industrial businesses automate storage, picking, kitting, work orders, and inventory management within a compact warehouse footprint.
How does warehouse automation work in manufacturing?

Warehouse automation can help manufacturers reduce time spent walking, searching, picking, and putting inventory away.

It can also improve inventory control, increase throughput, make better use of warehouse space, and help keep production supplied with the parts and components it needs.

How much warehouse space can automated storage save?

Pio uses high-density cube storage to make better use of both floor space and vertical space, reducing your storage footprint by up to 90% compared to traditional shelving. That lets industrial businesses store more inventory in a smaller space.

Can Pio be used for parts storage?

Yes. Pio can be used to store parts, components, spare parts, and other inventory that fits within the system's bins. One bin can hold up to 16 different SKUs (stock-keeping units).

Inventory is stored in a high-density automated system and brought directly to the operator when needed.

How much does industrial warehouse automation cost?

Industrial warehouse automation with Pio starts from $146,700, plus subscriptions from $4,396/month.

Explore Pio pricing here →

Final costs vary depending on configuration and project requirements, with shipping, tariffs, permitting, and service-level agreements priced separately.

Is Pio suitable for small and mid-sized manufacturers?
Yes. Pio is designed to make warehouse automation accessible to businesses that may not need, or be ready for, a large traditional automation project. The system can start with a smaller footprint and scale as storage and throughput requirements grow.
What types of industrial parts can be stored in Pio?

Pio can store a wide range of parts, components, spare parts, tools, kits, and finished goods that fit within the system’s bins and weight limits. This can include everything from small fasteners and electronic components to larger mechanical parts and pre-assembled kits.

Anything that fits within the bin dimensions, 15.9 × 23.7 × 12.3 in (403 × 603 × 312 mm), and weighs up to 66 lb (30 kg) in total can be stored in Pio.

For items that are too large or heavy for the automated system, Pio also supports manual shelf picking. This means both shelf inventory and inventory stored inside Pio can be managed and picked through the same Pio App.

Does Pio require a WMS or ERP integration?

No integration is required to get started. Inventory and work orders can be uploaded using CSV files, allowing industrial businesses to use Pio without a complex software integration.

If you do need an integration, Pio can connect with ERP and WMS systems through its Open API.

Read more about integrating to Pio here →
Can Pio support work orders and kitting?
Yes. Pio supports work orders and kitting workflows designed for industrial and manufacturing operations. Teams can group multiple components into kits and retrieve the parts needed for production, assembly, or other work orders.
How much does warehouse automation for manufacturing cost?

Warehouse automation for manufacturing with Pio starts from $146,700, with subscriptions from $4,396/month. Pricing scales with the number of robots and ports your throughput requires, so a small parts room and a full production line aren't priced the same.

Additional costs like shipping, tariffs, permitting, and service-level agreements apply.

See pricing and configurations →