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“Many voice users are being forced to make major decisions based on deadlines, not data. Our goal is to help customers regain clarity and confidence by turning the migration into a strategic advantage.”
— Alex Reneman, President, Mountain Leverage

Mother’s Day first began as a holiday in our HQ town in West Virginia and continues to inspire the Mountain Leverage team in how we engage with our customers, our partners, and our fellow team members. This Mother’s Day, we’re honoring the contributions of our ML moms and celebrating all who nurture, protect, and care for others.

Voice technology may not be the newest player in warehouse automation, but it’s proving to be one of the most impactful and powerful. As companies look for scalable solutions with real ROI, voice is stepping back into the spotlight.

The voice technology landscape is evolving, and staying ahead of these changes is crucial for maintaining operational efficiency. Our team is here to guide you through what’s coming, the options available, and how you can strategically plan for the future.

The latest tariff war is driving up costs, disrupting supply chains, and increasing pressure on businesses to boost productivity and adapt quickly. Voice-directed technology offers a strategic solution by enhancing worker performance, improving efficiency, and creating a more resilient operation to navigate these challenges.

Explore expert insights from Mountain Leverage on navigating the 2025 voice migration and how to turn the upcoming technology shift into a competitive advantage. Learn how leading operations are preparing for change and staying ahead in a dynamic warehouse landscape.

Grocery and foodservice distributors should prepare now for new federal regulations on food data traceability that will impact the entire supply chain.

Voice picking streamlines workflows with Hands-Free, Eyes-Free™ technology, delivering immediate gains like faster training, near-perfect accuracy, and safer, happier workers. Over time, it drives cost savings, boosts agility, and supports sustainability—making operations more efficient and future-proof.

How a small West Virginia-based reseller of headsets emerged as a multi-national leader for supply chain work execution and voice technology.

“It’s been magic. We thought this was going to be the most complicated rollout and it turned out to be simple. The warehouse personnel has really taken to it. It’s been a game changer for them.” – Dennis Hernandez, VP IT, Quirch Foods

With over 500 episodes of his own supply chain podcast under his belt, Kevin Lawton has lots of insights to share. Our founder and president had the chance to sit down with Kevin and pick his brain on everything from the supply chain to executing on passion projects.

As Mountain Leverage commemorates 20 years of supporting our customers and driving excellence, we reflect on the invaluable lessons our team has learned along the way. These lessons help shape our culture and approach as we look to the future.

Are you prepared for the massive shifts coming to the food and beverage supply chain? If you’re not up to date with the latest regulations and trends, your business could be left scrambling to comply or, worse, risking hefty fines and reputational damage. Learn how to stay ahead–download the guide.

With a potential East Coast port strike looming, businesses are bracing for a disruption that could ripple across supply chains in the US. Discover how this historic labor dispute might impact warehouses, inventory, and holiday sales—and learn practical strategies to stay ahead of the challenges.

We are thrilled to share that Mountain Leverage has been named to SupplyChainBrain’s 2024 100 Greatest Supply Chain Partners List. We strive day in and day out to prioritize our customers’ experiences and provide impactful outcomes when partnering with us, and are grateful to be recognized among this group for a great customer partnership.

According to Amazon’s own internal data made available in the Senate report, there are almost 45 injuries for every 100 warehouse workers during peak seasons such as Prime Day and holidays. So how can supply chain leaders easily make changes that will protect both workers and reduce operating cost?

Mountain Leverage and voice-enabled distribution center American Woodmark will appear on the invitation-only educational documentary program, Viewpoint, airing on public television stations across America this month.

Learn what to expect during implementation when you partner with Mountain Leverage. Our expert team works tirelessly to understand your goals and needs and ensure an unparalleled level of customer service.

D365 SCM users look to Mountain Leverage as the leader in voice expertise to deliver outcomes that dramatically impact labor, order accuracy, and efficiency. Learn more about Mountain Leverage’s exclusive Ascend™ voice connector and see how you could embrace a seamless voice-enabled warehouse.

Investing in robotics sounds great on paper, but can be a huge risk and disruption to operations. If you don’t sell out to robots today, does that mean you’ll be left behind in the future? Possibly, but there are alternatives that can deliver great results immediately, while starting you down the path to automation.

“For the first time in history, digital natives are beginning to outnumber those who began their careers before the internet.”

As warehouse workers across the country are suing over privacy concerns, Mountain Leverage is committed to championing you and all of our voice customers. If you’re using a Honeywell voice system, here is a summary of the lawsuits and a flyer to help your internal team prepare and mitigate risk.

As a Supply Chain leader, you know the stress wont let up in 2024. Unpredictable consumer behavior, inflation, global trade complexities, climate events, and technology are going to have a significant impact on operations.

In this episode, material handling industry expert Shari Altergott describes the importance of the customer experience, how to implement it into your company’s strategy, and how the minimum is not enough when focusing on CX – it’s an all-in effort.