Stacey Stowell
Stacey Stowell
Automation Sales and Business Development Manager
Stacey is an automation specialist with more than 27 years of experience helping companies improve efficiency, increase storage density, and support long-term operational goals through automation solutions. Her expertise spans goods-to-person technologies such as conveyor systems and vertical lift modules (VLMs).
Bio
Stacey Stowell has more than 27 years of experience in the automation sector of the material handling industry. Throughout her career she has helped distribution, manufacturing, and other industrial operations evaluate, design, and implement automation strategies that improve productivity and maximize space utilization.
At REB Storage Systems International, Stacey works with customers to identify opportunities for automation and develop solutions tailored to their operational requirements.
Prior to joining REB, Stacey spent more than two decades with QC Conveyors, where she held leadership positions across channel sales, customer service, purchasing, lean manufacturing, and business development. This broad background provides her with a unique understanding of both the technical and operational aspects of automation projects.
Stacey is skilled at helping organizations understand where automation can provide measurable value and developing realistic implementation strategies that align with operational and financial objectives.
Areas of Expertise
- Goods-to-person automation solutions
- Conveyor system application
- Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)
- Warehouse automation strategy
- Automated storage and retrieval (ASRS) solutions
- Automation ROI analysis
- Material handling system evaluation
- Distribution center efficiency improvements
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Operational workflow optimization
- Storage density improvement
Solutions Stacey Specializes In
- Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)
- Conveyor Systems
- Goods-to-Person Solutions
- Warehouse Automation
- Warehouse Design
- Distribution Center Optimization
Insights and Articles by Stacey
- Articles by author
Credentials and Recognition
Professional Experience
- Automation Sales and Business Development Manager, REB Storage Systems International
- Director of Channel Sales, QC Conveyors
- Senior Channel Sales Manager, QC Conveyors
- Sales Channel Manager, QC Conveyors
- Lean Champion, QC Conveyors
- National Account Manager and Customer Service Manager, QC Conveyors
- Purchasing Manager, QC Conveyors
Certifications
- Vertical Lift Module Training, Ferretto
Key Achievements
- More than 27 years of experience assessing warehouse and manufacturing operations to identify automation opportunities and develop practical implementation plans.
- Expert level experience applying belt and chain conveyor technologies. Comprehensive application knowledge of roller conveyors, MDR conveyors, telescopic conveyors, and accumulation conveyors.
- Developed automation recommendations and ROI analyses for customers across multiple industries.
- Trained customers, distributors, and internal teams on conveyor systems, vertical lift modules, and lean manufacturing principles.
- Supported the successful implementation of automation solutions designed to improve throughput and space utilization.
Industry Leadership & Involvement
- Regular attendee of MODEX, ProMat, and Automate
- Active participant in industry education and emerging technology discussions related to warehouse automation and material handling:
- Developed and presented a webinar through Modern Materials Handling titled “What Actually Belongs in a VLM, and What Doesn’t? Real Inventory Comparisons Against Existing Storage Methods”
- Speaker at the MHEDA Automation Conference on a session focused on how companies can transition into automation
- Interviewed as an expert on automation by the MHEDA Journal for their article “Essential Elements for Automation”
- Interviewed by FPE Automation as an expert contributor for their blog post “Industry Insiders Identify Industrial Engineering Trends”
- Interviewed by The Manufacturing Millennial for his podcast episode on conveyors
- Developed and presented training sessions for conveyor distributors.
- Trained customers and vendors on LEAN manufacturing and helped them develop their own programs.
Projects and Experience
Stacey has contributed to a wide range of warehouse automation, storage, and material handling projects across manufacturing, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, automotive, retail, and industrial environments. Case studies of projects Stacey has worked on include:
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Connect with Stacey
Connect with Stacey to discuss warehouse automation, conveyor systems, vertical lift modules, and other goods-to-person solutions.
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