History
ASAP Automation (ASAP) was formed back in 1989 to provide software
solutions for real-time automation and integrated material handling
systems. Our initial installations were developed based on
the “C” programming
language, DOS, Novell LANs and PLCs for controls for automation.
ASAP was one of the industry pioneers in using PC based solutions for Warehouse
Management Systems (WMS).
As ASAP grew, we continued to specialize in interfacing to advanced automation
technologies like Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), picking
technologies such as Pick To Light (PTL), Pick To Display (PTD),
and Pick To Voice (PTV), sortation systems, and handheld
scanners.
In 1995, ASAP Automation began merging PC based controls with the “ASAP
Plus” WMS. This allowed ASAP providing swifter implementation of the equipment
controls elements to their customers, as well as supplying the platform to merge
information flow with material flow. Much of ASAP’s recent controls success
is based on PC based controls and Human Machine Interfaces (HMI). Also
in 1995 ASAP began to manufacture our own family of Light Directed Picking devices
for paperless picking.
In 1997, Bill Bastian II with Bastian Material Handling (Bastian) purchased
ASAP Automation. The combination of the sales and project management
resources at Bastian with the advanced software and controls of ASAP
was a powerful blend. At that time, Bill Bastian II became President
of ASAP Automation.
To accommodate increasing product development needs, in 1998
ASAP Automation established a wholly owned subsidiary, AAI India
Private Limited, in Bangalore India. This resource focused on providing
the programming support needed to grow ASAP Automation. In November
of 1999, ASAP launched their flagship Warehouse Management Software
(WMS) suite named Exacta®. This automation for supply chain logistics
represents leading methodologies to execute e-business strategies.
In August of 2000, ASAP established their first satellite office
in Denver Colorado to service the Western portion of the U.S.
In February of 2001, ASAP established their second satellite
office in Indianapolis Indiana to support the many Exacta® projects
in Central Indiana. In April of 2001 Bill Bastian II was named CEO.
Today, ASAP Automation enjoys tremendous growth (in excess
of 30% annually) and serves a wide variety of clients throughout
the U.S. and Canada. We take great pride in making sure our customers
are successful in their business goals.
