LD Systems and OPEX Forge Alliance to Tackle Warehouse Gridlock

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – May 01, 2026 – In a significant move to address the mounting pressures on global supply chains, warehouse systems integrator LD Systems has announced a strategic partnership with OPEX Corporation, a global leader in next-generation automation. The agreement authorizes LD Systems to design and deploy OPEX’s highly advanced goods-to-person (G2P) robotic solutions, including the Infinity® and Perfect Pick® systems, as part of its comprehensive warehouse integration projects.

This collaboration arrives at a critical juncture for the logistics industry. The sustained boom in e-commerce has fundamentally reset consumer expectations for delivery speed, while persistent labor shortages and soaring commercial real estate costs have created a perfect storm for warehouse operators. The partnership signals a broader industry trend where deep integration expertise and cutting-edge hardware manufacturing are combining to deliver the sophisticated, high-performance solutions required to navigate this new reality.

"Partnering with OPEX Corporation is a major step forward in our mission to provide clients with the very best warehouse automation solutions available," said Bob Sutphen, CEO of LD Systems. "The Infinity® and Perfect Pick® platforms are genuinely transformative technologies — they deliver the storage density, throughput, and accuracy that our clients need to stay competitive in today's demanding fulfillment environment."

The New Automation Imperative

The warehouse automation market is in a period of explosive growth, with some projections estimating the market will surge from nearly $30 billion in 2020 to over $69 billion by 2025. This expansion is not driven by a desire for novelty but by stark operational necessity. In conventional warehouses, pickers can spend over 50% of their shift simply walking between locations, a time-consuming and inefficient process that G2P automation is specifically designed to eliminate.

By bringing inventory directly to a stationary operator, these systems can dramatically increase efficiency, improve order accuracy to rates exceeding 99%, and significantly reduce a facility's reliance on manual labor. This is particularly crucial as businesses struggle to fill logistics roles, with automation offering a way to multiply the productivity of their existing workforce. Furthermore, the high-density nature of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS) can reduce a warehouse's physical footprint by up to 85%, a vital advantage in a market with scarce and expensive industrial space.

"LD Systems brings deep integration expertise, a data-driven approach, and a strong track record of successful project delivery," noted Alex Stephens, President of Warehouse Automation at OPEX Corporation. "They are exactly the kind of partner we look for — a team that truly understands the operational challenges their clients face and is committed to delivering solutions that perform."

Decoding Goods-to-Person Technology

At the heart of the partnership are OPEX’s two flagship G2P systems, which represent a significant leap beyond traditional material handling. These systems replace manual pick-and-walk processes with a synchronized ballet of robotics and intelligent software.

OPEX's Infinity® AS/RS is engineered for maximum density and flexibility. It utilizes a fleet of proprietary iBOT® wireless robots that move freely within a storage structure, retrieving and delivering inventory totes to workstations. The system is designed to maximize vertical space, accommodating warehouse heights up to 32.5 feet, and can be built around existing columns and other structural obstructions, making it ideal for retrofitting existing facilities. OPEX states the Infinity system can achieve up to 35% greater storage density than competing G2P systems. Its modular design and redundant architecture ensure both scalability and minimal downtime.

Meanwhile, the Perfect Pick® AS/RS is a proven workhorse that has been widely deployed in high-volume distribution centers globally. This system focuses on delivering unparalleled speed and accuracy. It uses a fleet of robotic delivery vehicles that travel along a central track, quickly accessing and retrieving items from both sides of an aisle and delivering them directly to an ergonomic workstation. This direct delivery model drastically reduces order cycle times and picking errors, enabling facilities to handle massive order volumes with greater efficiency and lower labor costs.

Together, these technologies provide a powerful toolkit for addressing a wide range of fulfillment challenges, from high-density storage of diverse SKUs to the rapid-fire picking required for e-commerce.

A Strategic Leap in a Competitive Market

For LD Systems, a firm with over 30 years of experience and more than 500 automation projects for clients like Pepsi, Rite Aid, and Nestle, this partnership represents a major strategic enhancement. While already a premier integrator specializing in conveyor systems, autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), and data analysis, the addition of OPEX’s top-tier G2P solutions elevates its portfolio. It allows the company to offer a truly end-to-end solution for the most complex warehouse challenges, positioning it as a one-stop-shop for businesses looking to future-proof their operations.

For OPEX, the alliance provides a crucial channel to market. In the highly competitive AS/RS landscape, which includes major players like AutoStore and Dematic, having a network of skilled and reputable integrators is paramount. LD Systems’ deep client relationships and proven project management capabilities will help accelerate the deployment of OPEX technology across a broader range of industries and facility sizes.

The collaboration reflects a sophisticated understanding of the modern automation market: groundbreaking technology requires equally sophisticated integration to unlock its full potential. By combining OPEX's advanced robotics and software with LD Systems' data-driven design and implementation process, the partnership aims to deliver customized systems that are not just installed, but are finely tuned to each client's specific operational needs. This synergy is designed to ensure that businesses achieve the promised ROI, which for G2P systems can include a 2x to 4x improvement in throughput and a payback period of three to five years.

As the logistics industry continues to evolve, driven by the relentless pace of digital commerce and the challenge of resource constraints, such strategic collaborations are becoming the foundation of progress. This partnership is not merely a sales agreement; it is a calculated response to the fundamental transformations reshaping how goods are stored, picked, and shipped around the world.