Incorporating Wi-Fi in modern warehouse operations is essential in today’s fast-paced distribution environments. Speed and accuracy of employees, inventory management, and data are the key to efficiency and quality control. Using contemporary software to manage your operations, such as a warehouse management system (WMS) is essential. Equipping your workers with mobile devices and giving them […]
Category Archives: Warehousing
Wearables in the Warehouse: What to Know Before Purchasing and Deployment
Wearable devices, specifically wearable computers and wearable barcode scanners, aren’t necessarily new to the warehousing and distribution industries. Still, by most accounts, they represent the fastest-growing sector in the barcode data collection device space. Why is that? Has the technology changed dramatically to make it more appealing? Not really. There have certainly been some technological advancements, […]
The Science Behind UV-C Disinfection Cabinets: How Do They Work?
Key Takeaways: Effectiveness: UV-C light is highly effective in disinfecting surfaces and objects from bacteria, viruses, and other harmful organisms. Convenience: With spacious interiors, UV-C disinfection cabinets provide an easy and safe method to sterilize a variety of items. Versatility: Suitable for diverse settings such as offices, hospitals, and spas, these cabinets offer a chemical-free, […]
AML Device Manager: Software for IT Managers
At AML our goals have always been to provide sensible solutions for mission-critical activities, to improve efficiency and productivity, and to make barcode data collection applications worry-free. While barcode scanners are a huge part of sticking to our mission statement, any good data collection device needs an equally great device management software program to maximize […]
The Benefits of Vehicle Mounted Wireless Computers
Mobile technology has made its way into nearly every facet of our daily lives. Now more than ever, people have become accustomed to quickly accessing information wherever they want, using a device that is small enough to fit in their pockets. The warehousing industry is no exception. The convenience of mobile computing devices has proven […]
5 Things Every Modern Warehouse Manager Should Know
Managing warehouse operations is a lot more difficult than most people realize, it goes beyond managing receiving, storing, and shipping materials. An effective warehouse manager might make the job seem easy, but a lot goes into maintaining a smooth operation. Experience is usually the best teacher, but warehouse managers should know some basic items to […]
Impact of Omnichanneling in the Warehouse
The warehouse has been an important part of a retail store’s supply chain for as long as retail stores have been around. However, the increasing popularity of technology has caused a shift in the way customers are shopping these days. Customers are using online shopping more than ever, and the prevalence of the smart phone […]
How a WMS Will Keep Customers Coming Back
Your customers’ view of your company is ultimately based on the level of service your business provides. But this extends further than just the quality or color of a particular product they bought or whether you have friendly phone support. It’s also dependent on your warehouse management system (WMS). Think about it. The item ordered […]
5 Smart Tips for Efficient Warehouse Management
When your operation suffers from layers of inefficiencies, it can be a recipe for trouble. It’s no secret that expectations on your warehouse management is rapidly increasing in correlation with customer demands for quick and accurate shipping. These underlying problems aren’t just numbers on a management report; The ripple effects are frustrated managers and unmotivated […]
RFID vs. Barcode: Which Will Work Best In Your Warehouse?
Today, access to technology has led many warehouses to outgrow their old, manual procedures. To upgrade their data entry processes and improve efficiency, they are turning to two distinct technologies: barcode or RFID (radio frequency identification). Although the two technologies share similar functionalities, they are quite different in the way they work in today’s warehouses. […]
3 Ways a Barcode Data Collection System Improves Warehouse Productivity
In modern warehouses, productivity is the key to success. The inability to properly manage inventory can result in a loss of time, money and customers for your organization. For companies that are currently struggling to manage their distribution operations manually, the time to move to a barcode data collection system may be right. This transition […]
