Order picking is just one step in the logistics process, but it’s one of the most critical and labor-intensive tasks in a distribution center. Not to mention, it’s the most expensive – nearly 55% of total operating expenses are allocated to order picking. With the rise of ecommerce and new expectations of near instant delivery, […]
With the advent of IoT-enabled devices, access to real-time data and digital transformation at an all-time high, companies like Amazon have shown that robotics and automation technology have an important place in retail warehouse environments. Others have quickly followed suit, automating warehouses with robotics from the ground up. For these interconnected systems to relay real-time […]
To deliver the best possible customer experiences, companies must not only consider the technology behind the “warehouse of the future“—they need to also build processes for scalable efficiency. Read on to learn productivity tips from Manufacturing.net. Improving efficiency in the warehouse is critical to meeting current consumer trends, which are being driven by e-commerce and […]
Today’s distribution centers are under tremendous pressure to keep up with the speed of retail. The popularity of omnichannel shopping and heightened expectations around product availability and delivery speed have put increasing pressure on these facilities to perform and quite literally “deliver the goods” in a timely manner. To meet the demand of today’s ultra-competitive, […]
Warehouses and distribution centers are the heart of the modern supply chain, and shipping options can make or break the customer experience. New research shows retailers are already failing to meet the expectations of today’s consumers— leading to shopping cart abandonment and lost revenue. To deliver the best possible customer service, it’s essential to maintain the […]
