RFID, Barcode, Mobility & Voice

The New DC: How Technologies Are Changing Distribution Design

February 6, 2019

Pricey real estate, cheaper technology and continued labor challenges will continue to drive automation in tomorrow's distribution centers. What’s on the horizon?

TechWatch

What Impact Will Automation Have on Warehouse Workers?

February 6, 2019

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

The modern-day warehouse is serving as a laboratory for the introduction of innovative supply-chain technologies. But the implications for human workers remain uncertain.

Case Study

For Peak Season Order Fulfillment, Three Management Systems Prove Better Than One

December 26, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

A system employing voice, barcode scanning and light triples the speed that an e-tailer could get costumes and party supplies out the door and to its customers.

The Most Innovative Supply Chains of 2018

The Top Five Supply Chain Innovations of 2018

A multinational manufacturer turns to cognitive computing to manage its sourcing.

December 19, 2018

Russell W. Goodman, SupplyChainBrain

This year's first-place entrant, Intel, is huge — and problems there can be just as big.

Versatility Is Key for Today’s WES/WCS Systems

December 4, 2018

Jerry List, SCB Contributor

Large multinational organizations face a growing number of warehousing challenges on both a global and local scale.

Think Tank

The Route to Smart Warehousing — and Why IoT Matters

October 31, 2018

Andrei Klubnikin

Meeting ever-shifting customer expectations is the only way to succeed in the digital era — and the internet of things is the cornerstone of Warehouse 4.0.

Case Study

Surging Over Capacity, Sheetz Stores Updates Warehouse Systems to Fuel Growth

October 16, 2018

SupplyChainBrain

Convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. was faced with antiquated material-handling equipment, inadequate software and short supply of warehousing capacity.

Robots on Warehouse Floor Show a Surprise Perk of Hot Job Market

Instead of displacing American workers, robots may soon make many of their jobs more efficient.

August 17, 2018

Bloomberg

Instead of displacing American workers, robots may soon make many of their jobs more efficient.

Disruption in the Supply Chain Market

June 22, 2018

Chad Thibodeaux, Sales Manager, Sortation & Distribution, Beumer Group

Mobile Powered Carts Cut Labor Costs by $17K Per Month

June 22, 2018

Challenge: A global 3PL recently began providing fulfillment services for large, heavy components of cellphone tower parts. Due to size, material handlers often had to wait for forklift drivers to move components to static computer and printer desks in order to process orders. Workers also had to walk back and forth from staging areas to desks to enter data and print labels. Employee overtime grew in order to handle backlog, and workers reported stress and fatigue.

RFID, Barcode, Mobility & Voice

The latest news and analysis on RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions for warehousing and distribution. Today’s companies are moving goods across more suppliers, vendors and customers than ever before, and warehouses are critical points in the overall supply chain. New technologies in order fulfillment are transforming the way warehouses and distribution centers operate — allowing corporations to stay ahead of competition in their industries. As these solutions continue to evolve, businesses are discovering new ways to increase efficiency and cut costs. Learn how companies around the world are improving supply-chain operations through their strategic use of RFID, barcode, mobility and voice solutions in the warehouse.