The average warehouse spends 6-8 weeks getting new employees trained and up to standard, representing thousands of dollars in training costs per new hire. Luckily, there are ways to reduce warehouse employee training significantly. Hundreds…
Five Advantages of Voice Picking Compared To RF Barcode Scanning For Warehouse Operations
Voice picking systems (or pick to voice) are used in only 20-25% of all warehouses and distribution centers, as the vast majority of warehouses rely on paper or mobile barcode scanning technology – commonly referred to as…
Smartwatches Are the Overlooked Alternative to Voice-Only Wearables and Mobile Computers for Warehouse Operations
Traditional rugged mobile computers and hand-held scanners no longer have a monopoly in warehouse operations. Android smartphones and tablets have already made inroads in the distribution center market. Zebra and other industrial manufacturers have rolled out rugged Android touch…
The Reality Of Augmented Reality (AR) Smart Glasses For Warehouse Vision Picking
Lucas has been testing and developing warehouse vision picking solutions using smart glasses since 2013. But last year saw a surge of press around vision picking for supply chain logistics and warehouse operations. Technology companies…
15 Million DC Devices Are On A Fast Path To Obsolescence
Recent malware attacks highlighted the dangers of running PCs with outdated and unsupported operating systems. The WannaCry and Petya attacks were especially harmful for individuals and organizations running Windows XP, which has been out of…
