A warehouse control system is a software application used for the management and direction of material handling automation systems within a warehouse or distribution center. Warehouse control systems (WCS) are responsible for ensuring an efficient…
How To Improve Ecommerce Fulfillment Without Replacing Current DC Infrastructure
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to online shopping. Emarketer estimates that ecommerce sales in the U.S. will grow 18 percent in 2020, even as total retail sales are expected to decline by 10%. This shift has led brick and…
Batch Picking Introduction | Intelligent Batching With Lucas
Labor is the single largest operating cost in most DCs, and travel often accounts for half of all labor time, especially in order picking. In some DCs, pickers can travel upwards of 12 miles per…
Waveless Picking Is A Key Capability For Ecommerce Fulfillment
Waveless picking (also sometimes referred to as order streaming) is a method used by warehouses and distribution centers to continuously release customer orders for fulfillment. It is an essential capability for consumer goods manufacturers, wholesalers,…
Getting The Most Out of Robots in Your Distribution Center
A recent research report performed by ABI Research concluded there will be more than 4 million commercial robots installed in 50,000 warehouses by 2025. Ecommerce orders will continue to put stress on warehouse operators, causing them…
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