Tracking and Tracing with Automation
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, AutomationThe 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 […]
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Saving Time (and Money) With an Automated Storage and Retrieval System
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automation, Vertical storage solutionAs distribution and fulfillment operations become more complex, many companies abandon their outdated manual processes and move to automation.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. […]
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Transitioning from Storage Racking to Automated Storage? 9 Questions You Need to Answer
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automation, Vertical storage solutionDon’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. […]
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Automation Improves Warehouse Ergonomics & Cuts Down on Workers’ Comp Claims
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automation, BlogWarehouse 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) […]
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E-commerce Benefits with Kardex Storage Systems
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automation, Blog, e-Commerce solution, Vertical storage solutionElectronic 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 […]
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Pick-to-Light: Improved Accuracy with an Automated Storage System
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Blog, Order pickingSuppose 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 […]
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Manufacturing Applications for Vertical Storage
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Blog, Solutions for manufacturers, Vertical storage solution, WarehouseDon’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, […]
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Types of Storage Systems and their Benefits
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Blog, WarehouseDesigning 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 […]
Read MoreHow to Organize Your Warehouse While Lifting Productivity
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Blog, WarehouseDon’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 […]
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Automated Storage and Retrieval Benefits Meet e-Commerce Challenges
/ by Buddy Chadwell posted in Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Blog, e-Commerce solution, Vertical storage solutionRetail 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 […]
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