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.
Problem: SIMPLE mistakes—ones that can be avoided—can be costly. Shipping the wrong item, sending the wrong volume, or misplacing a label can all lead to chargebacks.
Solution: By investing in the right technologies, processes, and training, you can eliminate chargebacks for good. The following are excellent examples of chargeback-stopping strategies you can implement right now:
You finished putting all the pieces together and have shipped out the order. Everything that was supposed to be in it was there….right? Wait, where does this item go? Can we catch the truck before it hits the gate?
Unfortunately, it happens. For whatever reason, something was missed despite all the planning and paperwork that listed everything that was supposed to be in the order.
Custom programming your own data collection software? Read this blog from The SMS Group to learn some important dos and don’ts before starting.
This blog from The SMS Group takes a look at inventory accuracy: what it is, how to measure it, and how to improve it.
Data integration involves bringing together information from disparate sources in order to generate meaningful insight. Reconciling data generated from software, equipment, and personnel across all of the functional areas of your business can provide you with the valuable information you need to make the right decisions.
We’ve written about the many benefits of RFID for businesses across a wide range of industries. Perhaps you are ready to take the next step and actually implement RFID into your operation. Now the question is, passive or active RFID?
Automatic real-time location systems built upon active RFID and other technologies are the dream for some in inventory and warehouse management—but the reality is that those systems are often cost-prohibitive and not actually necessary for meeting the objectives many businesses have, like improved accuracy and productivity.
Advanced technology has quickly become a critical driver behind a strong supply chain. An effective supply chain enables companies to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and better serve their customers. Incorporating new technology into supply chain operations helps these companies realize even further gains.
To be most successful, however, strategic management of supply chain technologies is crucial. Systems and devices that do not work together can create more problems than they solve. That is why it is necessary to know the technology trends behind a strong supply chain.
Mobile solutions are rapidly becoming prevalent in the warehouse as companies are looking to replace outdated systems with new technology in order to increase operational performance. New devices like mobile scanners, rugged handhelds, and mobile printers provide warehouse and distribution center managers with the tools they need to streamline and increase accuracy and productivity.
As the use of mobile technology in manufacturing increases, so too does the risk of critical data becoming compromised. With the sheer number of mobile devices in the warehouse and on the shop floor today, mobile device management (MDM) is more necessary than ever.
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