As industries increasingly rely on automation to meet growing demand for faster shipping and streamlined operations, companies that design, build, and install warehouse management systems play a critical role in modern logistics and material handling. Preti Flaherty’s Warehouse Management and Material Handling Group has developed a specialized practice representing owners, integrators, installers, suppliers, software provides, and other stakeholders in all aspects of warehouse management from logistics to material handling. Our multi-disciplinary team works closely with regional and national clients to negotiate contracts and resolve disputes related to the design engineering, procurement, and installation of advanced warehouse management systems, including both hardware and software components.
Navigating Complexities with Confidence and Precision
Our attorneys understand the complicated dynamics of managing a warehouse, workforce, robotics, and the associated logistics, and have been privileged to work with some of the largest and leading companies in the industry, facilitating billions of dollars’ worth of contracts and ensuring that our client’s projects are structured for success from the outset. By leveraging our skills in contract negotiation, dispute resolution, project oversight, and compliance and risk management to resolve disputes and potential disputes, our clients are empowered to focus on their business and servicing their own clients’ and customer’s needs, rather than conflicts. When disputes cannot be avoided, however, we have assisted clients in numerous disputes both within the United States and internationally.
After years in the industry, our team has developed a deep understanding of the critical aspects of warehouse management, logistics, and material handling, including:
- Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
- Conveyor Systems
- Palletizing Solutions
- Sortation Systems
- Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs)
- Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
- Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
- Availability and Throughput, and Other Acceptance Criteria
Led by Kenneth Rubinstein, who also Chairs the firm’s Construction Law Group, our Warehouse Management and Material Handling team is built on a foundation of industry knowledge and relationships with industry leaders. Leaning on these foundations, our team provides clients with tailored solutions to address their unique challenges and navigate the complexities of their projects with confidence and precision.
Driving Business Forward
Warehouse management and material handling projects represent a $220+ billion industry and that number is only expected to rise. Because no two projects are the same, the legal strategy for these projects can’t be one-size-fits-all. Our client-focused approach creates a customized blueprint for each project, ensuring that whether our clients are embarking on a new venture or navigating a complex dispute, the legal strategy is always driving the business forward.