Tracking and Tracing with Automation
/ by 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 […]
Read MoreSaving Time (and Money) With an Automated Storage and Retrieval System
/ by 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Vertical storage solutionAs distribution and fulfillment operations become more complex, many companies abandon their outdated manual processes and move to automation.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. […]
Read MoreTransitioning from Storage Racking to Automated Storage? 9 Questions You Need to Answer
/ by 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. […]
Read MoreAutomation Improves Warehouse Ergonomics & Cuts Down on Workers’ Comp Claims
/ by 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) […]
Read MoreE-commerce Benefits with Kardex Storage Systems
/ by 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 […]
Read MoreShopping for a Vertical Storage System? Is a New or Used Unit Best?
/ by Automation, Blog, New Machine, Used MachinesDon’t have time to read the article? Watch it instead! Checklist for Determining Whether a New or Used Vertical Lift Storage Unit is Best Whether you choose a vertical lift module (VLM) or a horizontal or vertical carousel, you will receive the benefits of saved space, reduced labor costs, better picking accuracy, and improved inventory […]
Read More6 Benefits of Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS)
/ by Automation, BlogDon’t have time to read the article? Watch it instead! About Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are specialized equipment and controls to help manufacturers, distributors, warehouses, and retail operations handle, store, and retrieve materials. There are various types of automated storage and retrieval systems for companies of any […]
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