Archive for November 2018
Autonomous Mobile Robotics (AMR): What They Are and Benefits of Using Them
Sudden surges in warehouse demand result from increased access to retailers. The internet and mobile technology give customers the ability to become one with their shopping experiences, including e-commerce purchases and in-store experiences. The ability of a company to guarantee customer happiness lies in effective, efficient fulfillment, and the easiest way to reduce spend revolves…
Read MoreAutonomous Mobile Robots (AMR): Where to Find Them Now and in the Future
The use of autonomous mobile robots (AMR) is a breakthrough for supply chain management. The applications of AMR in the warehouse are limitless, capable of replacing human labor for demanding, repetitive tasks. As technology grows more advanced, the value of AMR will increase. Warehouses will be able to fill more orders, replenish inventory faster, and…
Read MoreWhat Exactly Is Omnichannel 2.0 and How Is It Different?
Omnichannel is a term frequently used in today’s modern supply chain management. Omnichannel capability is associated with getting product to the customer in any possible fashion, that is convenient for the customer. The emergence of e-commerce mainly drives this, and in the process, is turning traditional supply chain models on their heads. While omnichannel refers…
Read More10 Reasons Why The Amazon Toy Catalog is so Effective
This year is the first holiday season without Toys “R” Us. Looking through the Toys “R” Us Christmas toy catalog was practically a tradition in households across the country. Unfortunately, Toys “R” Us was unable to survive in the age of Amazon and e-commerce. At the same time, Sears, another holiday catalog tradition, is in…
Read MoreWhat Are Dark Warehouses and What Do I Need to Know?
Demand to increase efficiency in warehouse management is at an all-time high. Warehouse managers also face challenges with finding and retaining the right talent, as well as added pressure from customers and shareholders alike. One of the possible ways warehouse managers can improve efficiency is through the implementation of dark warehouses. Let’s take a closer…
Read MoreAutomation in the Warehouse: It’s All About Capacity
Automation in the warehouse is essential to meeting the growing demand of e-commerce and the blending of traditional supply chain channels into the omnichannel supply chain. Unfortunately, warehouse capacity around the country is tight, but available capacity is only being used at rates shy of 70 percent. How can warehouse capacity be both tight and…
Read More2D Barcodes in Warehouse Management: Why Aren’t We All Using Them?
The use of barcodes in the supply chain is nothing new. First-generation barcodes (1D barcodes) gave supply chain managers the ability to track stock keeping units (SKUs) and shipment information. Unfortunately, the use of 1D barcodes in warehouse management has grown somewhat inefficient in the modern age, especially considering the rise of e-commerce. Supply chain…
Read MoreThe Benefits & Drawbacks of WMS in the Cloud
Cloud-based technologies are among the latest innovations impacting supply chain and warehouse management. The concept of a software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform allows users to tap into the enterprise-level software at a fraction of the cost of developing and maintaining systems in-house, reports Chad Collins of Supply and Demand Chain Executive. One of the potential applications of…
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