The Benefits of Digitized Warehousing and Distribution
Based on a Warehousing Vision Study conducted by Zebra, managing inventory accuracy and visibility is one of the many challenges dealt with by today’s warehouses and distribution centers. The more consumers demand cheaper and faster fulfillment of orders, the more warehouses must combat the challenge of diminishing out-of-stocks, increasing throughput, and guaranteeing accuracy, all while traversing shortages in both raw materials and labor. In fact, over 80% of warehouse decision-makers acknowledged a boost in shipping volume while the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics states relentless labor turnover rates throughout the supply chain. To put it simply, warehouses have to find a way to tackle higher order inflows with not-as-experienced assistance. Consequently, it is not shocking that distribution centers and warehouses are digitizing vital tasks to get ahead of the challenges of contemporary supply chains. A digitized, modernized warehouse includes upgraded printing, implemented mobile computers, and integrated enterprise tablets. By utilizing these innovative mobile technologies and dependable printing technologies, businesses can:
Enhance Order Fulfillment – Reliable inventory labeling is pivotal in maintaining accuracy and precision. Industrial printing technologies—like Zebra’s state-of-the-art printer, the ZT610, for example—provide clear, concise labels rapidly and consistently to limit downtime. Both desktop and mobile printers provide enterprise-level printing to smaller and faster-paced work environments, guaranteeing products are identified and labeled in real-time to limit the number of mistakes.
Streamline Inventory Accuracy – Manually entering data is tedious, lengthy, and leaves room for human error. By modernizing your operations with mobile computers, like Zebra’s TC22/TC27, you will streamline data capturing and processing by scanning barcodes and uploading information onto your warehouse management system (WMS) for nearly instantaneous visibility. Furthermore, with connectivity to the fastest wireless networks available—5G and Wi-Fi 6, to be specific—your employees will be able to get more things done in less time. In doing so, you will reduce work and training times—which streamlines the productivity of your operation’s workflows.
Keep Track of Traceability – With devices like Zebra’s TC53, businesses get a thinner, yet more rugged, smartphone-style device that brings new opportunities into the world of mobility. Keep track of inventory in real-time with the standard range RFD40 or the standard/extended ranged RFD90 Ultra-rugged UHF RFID sleds. Each of these tags are able to read a staggering 1,300 tags per second, allowing you full traceability and visibility over you inventory at all times.
The path to modern digitization can be daunting if you go about it the wrong way. Luckily, Barcode Factory is partnered with Zebra Technologies to provide scalable, cost-effective solutions that can work for your operations and business—no matter how big or small. As the challenges of the supply chain continue to evolve, achieving modern levels of digitization throughout your operations is more important than ever. By assessing your workflows with Barcode Factory, you will be able to carefully plan and implement state-of-the-art technological solutions that enhance efficiency, improve accuracy, and safeguard the bottom line. Contact us below for answers on how to get started with your solution.
