Thousands of warehouses across the world, many of the required processes are still performed manually. Due to human nature, absenteeism, fulfilment accuracy, and shipping delay issues will always be present resulting in reduced efficiency and profitability. However, with such a speed of evolution of new technologies, the world will, without doubt, be dramatically transformed, allowing your warehouse and supply chain to take full advantage.
Some latest technological trends Mobile devices, AI, IoT, and cloud-based software which can help to improve your operations.
Robots and Drones-
Inventory management workers still need to scan items manually, In result, they are consuming more time and it is very hard for any warehouse to go like this. It’s really impossible to keep track of items in the warehouse manually.
A single drone can do the work of 50 people in a single day. Drone makers claim to scan accuracy of close to 100%. Which is really a good no. It helps in driving down warehouse costs, but it is also putting people out of work. Is that fair?
Drones are appearing to be a winning technology, outperforming other technological applications in speed and accuracy. However, many companies are looking to jump on the latest tech bandwagon but, it’s important to look at the limitations prior to rushing in.
Robots are also evolving more in the tail end of the warehouse process. Robots are also can be used in packing and re-packing of any package even with humans with safety.
Mobile and Tablets- We all are very comfortable with our tablets, smartphones and their software and it makes total sense to incorporate this technology into your warehouse.
Most of the handled devices are now equipped with touch-screens, cameras, scanners, and WiFi and are a lot cheaper than traditional RF scanners. This helps and ensures presence to the other forms of technology in your warehouse. Also, due to their ergonomic design, the potential for workplace injuries due to repetitive tasks is greatly reduced and greatly improves job satisfaction and employee engagement. Also, voice technology is enabling the rapid implementation of voice picking.
Cloud-Based Warehouse Management Software is more in demand – To use all the efficiencies offered by technological intervention companies are moving their WMS to the cloud side. Adoption of cloud-based software has the ability to scale your business as required, and upgradation to their latest features has many advantages. Cloud-based software is not counted as the latest innovation but it helps in allowing you to keep pace with developments across your entire supply chain.
Implanting intelligence with IoT- (IoT) The internet of things is simplifying processes considerably. Availability of internet on cell phones and other handheld devices, users can connect and obtain data instantly, quickly processing it for analysis. This technology is revolutionizing supply chain management as it provides users with immediate visibility thus promoting accuracy. With this help users are getting immediate tracking updates through GPS location devices and freight accuracy through real-time metrics.
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