Although warehousing has evolved over the last few decades, it continues to change and has increased in complexity. With pressure from suppliers, customers, employees and consumers, organizations are seeking new ways to increase response times and become more efficient. With a growing economy, organizations are seeing increased demand and steady business growth.
Zebra Technologies recently conducted a survey to analyze the state of the warehousing market. The resulting report, Building the Smarter Warehouse: Warehousing 2020 Vision Report, highlights their findings in detail.
Choosing a barcode scanner can be confusing given all the various features and options. The task of determining which model to choose can be a difficult one unless you understand the application requirements. Customers often will come to us after purchasing a “value” scanner from another vendor, only to find that the device would not scan reliably for them. Once we inquire further, we realize that the scanner they chose was not designed to meet the demands of their environment or their application.
If you haven’t heard of Direct Part Marking (DPM), here’s a quick definition: DPM is the permanent marking of a barcode on certain materials such as surgical tools, automotive parts, electronics, or other items that are generally made of a hard material like metal, glass, plastic and some softer materials like leather or even rubber.
Did you know that all support for the Windows® Embedded Handheld 6.5 (WEH 6.5) operating system (OS) will stop by 2020 with no clear-cut migration path in sight? Or that the next versions, WEH 8.1 and Windows 10, will not be compatible with the handheld devices that your business and millions of others already use?
If you are reading this, chances are you are a warehouse professional, or have an intimate knowledge of what a manufacturing, distribution center or warehouse environment is like. That said, you probably also understand how challenging this type of space can be – particularly when workers are trying to get from point A to point B safely and effectively.
If you haven’t explored voice technology for your warehouse applications, this is a good opportunity to learn a little more about the reasons why over a half million users think it’s the best thing since sliced bread.
In today’s world, people are always looking to save a dollar. This is especially true when it comes to running a business. All money-saving options are given a second, third, and possibly fiftieth look. But, that doesn’t mean that the least expensive choice is always the right choice.
With the continuing growth of the manufacturing industry comes orders of greater volume—that customers expect to be completed in the usual turnaround times. So how can you can be prepared to meet this higher demand? With the newest technologies in place, you can increase your operational efficiency, finish orders quickly, boost your profit margins, and reduce errors.
Over the last 15 years, there has been a dramatic rise in the number of organizations adopting automated processes to increase efficiency in the warehouse, factory floor and distribution centers. Most recently, the Internet of Things (IoT) has encouraged the same organizations to adopt the use of smart phones and other connected technology to maximize their capabilities across the enterprise.
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