Michael Pietras

With a background in engineering and sales, Michael Pietras has spent a decade in the logistics industry designing and implementing some of the most complex and innovative material handling systems in the United States. As Global Account Program Manager at AutoStore, he supports large customer accounts while focused on informing and educating the public on the benefits AutoStore technology brings to warehousing for a wide range of vertical markets. Michael holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from University of South Carolina.

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5 Tips for Improving Reverse Logistics

Reverse logistics is costly and time-consuming. But with the right combination of customer service, process improvement, outsourcing, and technology, you can reduce the burden.

Michael Pietras

5 Tips for Improving Reverse Logistics

Warehouse Replenishment 101: A Beginner's Guide

Streamline Operations With an Automated Warehouse

What is an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)?

The ROI Conversation Has Shifted in Warehousing — Here’s What Leaders Are Actually Asking Now

Getting started: The Complete Guide to Understanding Warehouse Automation

Why Warehouse Leaders are Rethinking Uptime, Resilience, and Operational Consistency in 2026

Why Deployment Time Is the Real Automation Bottleneck in 2026

Scalability Isn’t About Size Anymore. It’s About Flexibility.

How AI in CubeControl™ Unlocks Hidden Performance in Large AutoStore Systems

From Automation to Adaptive Decisioning: The Shift Reshaping Fulfillment

The AI Confidence Gap in Warehousing

Workflow Coordination: The Missing Link in Warehouse Performance in 2026

Warehouse Integration Is the Key to Unlocking Automation Performance

What the AutoStore 2026 State of the Market Reveals About Throughput

Intelligent Fulfillment: From Automation to Decision-Driven Execution

AutoStore Intelligence™: The AI Layer Turning Automation into a Self-Optimizing System

CubeAnalytics™: Turning Operational Data Into Daily Decisions

CubeVerse™ Explained: How AutoStore Is Building the Intelligent Fulfillment Platform of the Future

VersaAI™ Enhances Warehouse Efficiency with Intra-Grid Robotic Piece Picking

Brownfield Warehouse Automation: Why AutoStore Retrofits Work Where Others Struggle

The Power of Goods-to-Person Fulfillment (G2P)

2026 State of the Market (SOM) Report Preview: AI‑Powered Warehousing, Automation, and Key Industry Insights

OnePointOne's Journey to AutoStore

What is an Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV)?

Guide: Distributed Order Management Systems (DOMS)

Automated Material Handling: Optimizing Logistics with Robotics and Software

Logistics Robots: Work Smarter, Not Harder

WMS Guide: Warehouse Management System Examples & Types

Why 3PL Warehouses Need a Different WMS Approach

Last-Minute Shoppers — Their Impact & How to Serve Them with Expedited Shipping

Mastering Omnichannel Order Management: Full Guide

Warehouse Utilization: Calculate Storage Capacity

How to Master the Complexity of Apparel Fulfillment

What is 3PL Healthcare Logistics & What Are the Advantages?

2025 Peak Season is Coming — Are You Ready?

What is FMCG?

Vertical Farming: The Future Is Automated

How to Calculate Throughput & Improve it with AS/RS

Turnaround Time And Automation: Why Speed Matters

Order Cycle Time: What It Is and How to Measure It

The Overlooked 80%: Why Your Slow-Moving Inventory Deserves More Attention

What’s Next for Warehousing? Discover the 2025 Trends Shaping Fulfillment

The Power of Multichannel Retailing

How to Find the Right Order Fulfillment Software & Logistics Services

Inventory Management Techniques — What Are They?

Are Robots the Answer to Pandemic-Proofing Warehousing and Logistics Operations?

A Guide to Efficient Warehouse Packing Stations

AutoStore Unify Analytics™: A Beginner's Guide

Order Management: The Key to E-commerce Success

5 Ways to Increase Warehouse Sustainability

Enhancing Returns Management in Retail

Automated Order Processing: Revolutionize E-commerce | 2025

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Sustainable Supply Chain Management - What Is It?

Warehouse Network Consolidation — A Strategy for Supply Chain Agility

Warehouse Replenishment 101: A Beginner's Guide

Retail Logistics: The Backbone of Retail Success

Four Strategies Retailers Need to Implement in 2025 and Beyond

Why Warehouse Slotting is Essential

A New Case for ‘Just-in-Case’: How Businesses Can Navigate 2025’s Tariff Crisis

Trends and Strategic Focus Areas for Third-Party Logistics Providers in 2025

Fashion Warehousing: What You Need to Know

3PL Returns Fulfillment and Processing: A Key to Success

Accumulation Conveyors 101

WES vs. WMS vs. WCS: Unveiling the Differences

RFID Tags for Inventory

How Boozt Optimizes Fulfillment with AutoStore | Peak & Returns Management

Kitting: How And When To Use It

Are You Ready For The Rise of the ‘Zero Consumer?’

Flexible Warehouse: Customized Warehouse Space

AutoStore Transfer Cells: A Versatile Automated Solution

How Pouch Sorters Can Enhance Warehouse Efficiency

Automated Order Processing: Revolutionize E-commerce | 2025

E-commerce Warehousing Guide | Key Strategies for Growth 2025

Order Management: The Key to E-commerce Success

Pick and Pack Fulfillment: Best Strategies

Inbound Logistics: Components & Benefits

E-commerce Warehouse Layouts: 10 Steps to Efficiency