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1. Tracking and Tracing with Automation

   December 16, 2021 8:24 am Leave a Comment

   

   The hit-or-miss nature of traditional tracking and tracing in the supply chain can be costly to manufacturers. Contamination, damaged products, inventory discrepancies, and unfulfilled orders are just some of the things resulting from human error and inadequate procedural controls. It’s all but impossible for busy managers and supervisors to ensure every worker is doing their […]

2. Saving Time (and Money) With an Automated Storage and Retrieval System

   December 15, 2021 8:44 am Leave a Comment

   

   As distribution and fulfillment operations become more complex, many companies abandon their outdated manual processes and move to automation. While manual methods were once effective, they cannot keep up with e-commerce in 2021. Shorter delivery requirements result in more errors, and return processing means more labor and additional shipping costs. It also causes frustrated customers. […]

3. Transitioning from Storage Racking to Automated Storage? 9 Questions You Need to Answer

   November 18, 2021 4:31 am Leave a Comment

   

   Don’t have time to read this article? Watch it instead! Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS) automate the handling, storing, and retrieving of inventory within a warehouse with minimal human intervention. By automating storage, businesses can eliminate labor-intensive tasks involving repetitive physical work, along with the manual data entry and analysis that go with it. […]

4. Automation Improves Warehouse Ergonomics & Cuts Down on Workers’ Comp Claims

   November 15, 2021 4:22 am Leave a Comment

   

   Warehouse work might not seem all that risky on the surface, but picking and retrieving stored parts often results in injuries sustained from overexertion involving lifting, pushing, pulling, holding, carrying, or throwing. Other tasks resulting in injuries included bending, crawling, reaching, twisting, climbing, stepping, kneeling, sitting, standing, or walking. According to the National Safety Council’s (NSC) […]

5. E-commerce Benefits with Kardex Storage Systems

   October 28, 2021 12:05 pm Leave a Comment

   

   Electronic commerce, better known as e-commerce, is about buying and selling, making money transfers, and conveying data over the internet. Among its many advantages, it permits conducting business without the restrictions of time and distance. The astonishing growth of the e-commerce industry has led to drastic changes in the way companies handle their orders. Gone […]

6. Pick-to-Light: Improved Accuracy with an Automated Storage System

   October 15, 2021 10:24 am Leave a Comment

   

   Suppose you have been considering an Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) to enhance your manufacturing, warehouse, or materials handling operations. In that case, you are likely well aware of these systems’ advantages to many other organizations. However, if you are in the early stages of determining the benefits of ASRS, perhaps a recap of […]

7. Manufacturing Applications for Vertical Storage

   October 6, 2021 4:36 am Leave a Comment

   

   Don’t have time to read this article? Watch it instead! Manufacturers can boost the efficiency and safety of their material handling with vertical storage systems. The systems are ideal for storing and retrieving materials and parts by taking advantage of idle overhead space. And while companies turn to vertical lift modules for their retail, distribution, […]

8. Types of Storage Systems and their Benefits

   September 8, 2021 4:28 am Leave a Comment

   

   Designing a warehouse that is organized and functional means selecting a storage system that meets your unique requirements. Because this can be a relatively significant capital investment, the system must fit with your warehouse floor plan and processes. Otherwise, it could impair your efficiency and throughput. Throughout Florida and Southeast Georgia, businesses with inventory management […]

9. How to Organize Your Warehouse While Lifting Productivity

   August 23, 2021 4:52 am Leave a Comment

   

   Don’t have time to read this blog? Watch it instead! Warehouses play an essential role in the supply chain. One that is efficiently organized will contribute to the business’s success and its bottom line. On the other hand, a less organized facility will hinder productivity, waste valuable space, increase costs, and jeopardize your customer service […]

10. Automated Storage and Retrieval Benefits Meet e-Commerce Challenges

    August 4, 2021 10:45 am Leave a Comment

    

    Retail e-commerce sales have reached new heights this year. In May 2021, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce announced that U.S. retail e-commerce sales for the first quarter of 2021 were at $215.0 billion. This figure represents an increase of 7.7 percent over the fourth quarter of 2020, and a whopping 39.1 percent […]