Inaccurate orders, inefficient operations, and unsatisfied customers are some of the dire consequences of an inferior labeling system. Unsuited for dynamic supply chains and growing industries, inadequate labels hinder warehouse visibility, leaving room for costly errors and downtime. Whether it be a wrongly packed order or a laborious delivery route, ineffective labels can also strain
Just because something works does not mean it shouldn’t be innovated. As Albert Einstein reportedly said, “the sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”. Intelligent efficiency hinges on continuous creativity and innovation. It’s principles such as these that have led up to Zebra’ newest generation of industrial printers: the ZT411 and ZT421. Building upon
With the rise of omnichannel retail, warehouse operations have become more prolific and complex. Long-established identification and tracking systems may not be suitable for today’s dynamic workflows. For example, the distribution powerhouse, Amazon, closed its 2019 fiscal year with a 12% increase in late deliveries. To put that number into perspective, Amazon claims to have
From inefficient warehouse layouts to broken technology, many uncontrollable factors can cause production bottlenecks. While recurrent downtime impacts productivity, it also harms inventory management systems as idle assets can be misplaced or unaccounted. Lastly, frequent bottlenecks contribute to worker stress which may lead to higher turnover rates as well as diminished customer satisfaction. Although you
There are a lot of components that go into running an efficient supply chain system. From picking to shipping, warehouse technology is designed to maintain continuous productivity, yet as workflows become more high-volume, old solutions must address new multiple challenges simultaneously in order to remain cost-effective. Optimizing workflows for thirty years, ValuTrack studies every aspect
At the end of 2018, inventory shrinkage cost U.S. retailers as much as $46.8 million dollars in missing assets. In addition to possible theft and misplacements, overstocking may account for a greater portion of inventory shrinkage. According to the U.S Census Bureau, businesses tend to overstock nearly $1.4 for every dollar of inventory owned. In
MC9300: Your Ticket to Warehouse Automation The global market is changing. Faster shipping rates, a boom in e-commerce, and various new market demands have spurred warehouses across the globe towards automated workflows. Unlike conventional paper-and-pen systems, automated processes free up your workforce to handle important tasks while ushering in multiple benefits such as: Higher ROI
Every business wants to find the most efficient and least expensive way to operate, without sacrificing quality or customer satisfaction. Many companies overlook barcode labels as a source of costly inefficiency and downtime. In this article, we take a look at the hidden long-term costs of using the wrong labels and supplies. How the Wrong
Zebra’s Link-OS: 8 Ways It Simplifies and Revolutionizes Printers If you’re printing labels, tags, ID cards, or wristbands across your enterprise, you may be managing dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of printers. Managing, troubleshooting, and securing them all can be an enormous task, particularly if you need direct physical access or need to manage
Tackling the Biggest Warehousing Challenges with the Right Technologies When it comes to warehousing, there are several challenges that most operations face regardless of their industry: Improving inventory accuracy Increasing efficiency and productivity without adding costs Ensuring smooth operations from receiving to picking and shipping Responding quickly to problems on the warehouse floor
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