March 7, 2024
Industry Technology News
In logistics and supply chain management, warehouses serve as vital hubs for storing, organizing, and distributing goods. However, managing a warehouse comes with its fair share of challenges. These issues can impede productivity and increase operational costs. Fortunately, by implementing effective strategies, businesses can combat these common warehouse management problems
The technological evolution driven by artificial intelligence is not merely a buzzword; it’s a game-changer with tangible benefits reshaping the logistics and supply chain industry. The integration of AI technologies into warehouse operations has enhanced efficiency, accuracy, and overall productivity. Here’s how: Automation Technologies and Robotics AI’s impact is prominently
Barcode label printers and barcode scanners play a crucial role in warehouse operations, and their importance cannot be understated. Here are some key reasons why barcode label printers and barcode scanners are essential in warehouse management: Inventory Management: Barcode label printers are used to generate labels for products and inventory
To reduce the number of Americans hospitalized or dying from food-borne diseases and illnesses, the FDA introduced the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) in 2011. This act ensures that all food products that aren’t directly regulated by the FDA are safe for public consumption. Such foods include meat, poultry, and
Quality control is an absolutely essential step in the shipping process that often gets overlooked, leading to shipping and fulfillment errors, increased occurrences of returns, financial loss, and general customer dissatisfaction. The process of quality control includes different activities and techniques to assess the quality of products at different stages
Labor shortages are among the many significant challenges to the supply chain following the Covid-19 pandemic. The reasons for labor shortages range from what is known as ‘excess retirements’ and harsher immigration policies to labor moving from certain industries to others that offer better work environments. So, what can be
While you may already have the perfect barcode printer to fulfill your requirements, choosing the correct printing supplies is also essential. The barcode printer performance and quality of the end product greatly rely on these supplies, i.e., the printing media (labels) and ribbons. Since the supplies are a recurring cost,
According to expert opinions, matters relating to the global supply chain are expected to ease up in 2023, in part due to all the efforts by businesses to improve the level of efficiency in the supply chain. As we head into the new year, many businesses are determined to continue
Automation is the key to improving the performance and efficiency of your warehouse. But most of all, it promotes sustainability. When space is effectively utilized, material handling is optimized, and manual processes are automated, sustainability automatically becomes an inherent part of logistics. But to do so, smart fulfillment solutions are
Running a logistics business requires effective communication to reach success. But most warehouses today are still using conventional methods for communicating, which are not only inadequate, but they are also the reason for low warehouse efficiency. Warehouses lack proper communication channels because they do not realize how to boost production.