Dimensioning systems
Sizing pallets and boxes can take a long time, not to mention the risk of errors if measurements are taken manually and then entered into the WMS.
This is why choosing an automated sizing system can make a difference, considerably reducing measurement time and making it easier to enter data into the WMS, resulting in increased productivity and reduced errors. In addition, some of these systems can take high-definition images of the measured pallet or box to provide the customer with visual proof of the shipment status of their order, all within seconds.
Mobile devices
In most warehouses, many of the movements of operators are linked to the need to print labels or enter data into the computer.
The mobile technology applied to portable computers and portable printers and wearable barcode scanners allows staff to have immediate access to the various systems in every point in the warehouse, with considerable time savings in daily operations.
WMS
The technologies described above prove effective when applied together with the use of a WMS (a warehouse management system), which allows these tools to be integrated into an all-inclusive system that increases the functionality of each individual system.
A good WMS should be mobile friendly, so as to guarantee a simple use and updating from any device, easy to integrate with the equipment in the warehouse and above all workflow and process-oriented, i.e. able to clearly define which processes need to be improved and report any critical issues, so as to facilitate the global optimization of the logistics area.
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