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…
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…
Five Advantages of Voice Picking Compared To RF Barcode Scanning For Warehouse Operations
Productivity. Voice picking saves an average of 2-3 seconds per pick compared to typical RF picking systems. Accuracy. With voice, pickers focus on products they are picking, rather than looking away at a device screen….
Three Renewal Strategies For Aging Warehouses and Legacy Warehouse Technology
There is a building boom of new DCs and rising investment in new order fulfillment and warehouse technology (robotics, automation, mobile technology, etc.). Yet the majority of U.S. warehouses and distribution centers are saddled with…
Four Truths About DC Robots, Jobs, And Warehouse Execution
Many articles about robots in the distribution center include predictions of large scale job losses. “Robots Replace People” is a good, attention-grabbing headline, but the truth is more complicated. The reality is that robots and…
