Warehouse work has been transforming at an amazing rate over the past several years and operators are constantly looking for new, innovative ways to deliver immediate, impactful improvements in productivity and accuracy.  

One of the most critical components in streamlining supply chains and ensuring that inventory reaches its destination is also one of the most overlooked: the label. 

Automating inventory tracking has become a mandate for companies striving to achieve supply chain excellence, but it is no easy task.

Even in our brave new world of pandemic disruptions, the most important steps to improve import and export performance are the ones that focus on the fundamentals.

Consumer buying habits have shifted radically toward eCommerce, putting pressure on fulfillment centers to process more orders, more quickly with existing resources.

With the improvements in inventory accuracy that radio frequency identification brings, now is the time for companies to review the technology and consider implementation, says Steve Schauer, IoT systems engineer at Barcoding Inc.

IoT trends can help companies visualize how the adoption of new, innovative solutions can address improvement opportunities, while staying ahead of the competition.