Order picking bucket brigades are a way of organizing workers and orchestrating work in a warehouse pick module. The bucket brigade process balances workflow and distributes work evenly amongst the pickers, maximizing productivity and throughput….
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…
Warehouse Labor Productivity Is Declining – Blame It On Ecommerce
In reality, labor productivity is rising in most distribution centers. But U.S. government figures don’t account for the ways ecommerce is changing labor costs in the DC. Here’s why. Productivity in the warehousing and storage…
Five Advantages of Voice Picking Compared To RF Barcode Scanning For Warehouse Operations
1) Productivity- Voice picking saves an average of 2-3 seconds per pick compared to typical RF picking systems. 2) Accuracy- With voice, pickers focus on products they are picking, rather than looking away at a…
Three Key Trends From The WERC DC Measures Survey
WERC’s Annual DC Measures Survey is a great tool for benchmarking your distribution center and warehouse operations, but it’s also a valuable resource for identifying trends across the industry. This year’s survey showed the growing…
