You may have heard the Internet of Things as an industry buzzword, but what exactly does it mean? The IoT refers to virtually connected objects that communicate with one another through technology. The 3 basic components required are sensors, internet connectivity, and processors that provide the computing power. With sensors from the physical device, information […]
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The Future of Warehouse Technology: Image Recognition
Image Recognition Technology is software that is able to identify and classify elements in an image. It refers to machine vision and the computing powers that are increasingly similar to what humans can do. It is also a central concept in our current blog series – the future of warehouse technology. In Part 1 and […]
The Future of Warehouse Technology: Robotics
In this 4-part blog series, we will look at the ways warehouse technology has transformed the supply chain. Topics we will cover include robotics, drones, image recognition technology, and the Internet of Things. Remember when warehousing was a labor intensive trade that required numerous workers and line managers? Now, humans and machines work together in […]
Why Packaging is Important in Supply Chain Management
Packaging is important to any business with inventory. In both B2B and B2C, many will agree that it plays a big role in the supply chain. In this blog post, we will discuss how packaging can optimize your supply chain in areas such as logistics, warehousing and more. Design Functionality coincides with good design. Two relevant […]
Top 5 Tips to Streamline your Warehouse Management
Warehouses are commonly used for storing, handling and packing of products. Typically, when an order comes in, you forward it to the warehousing team, who acknowledge it and pick the product. Once it’s packed, they send it out for delivery. The process can be simple or complex, depending on the organization scale. In this blog […]
Logistical Challenges in Warehouse Management
Logistics involve planning and coordination of people, facilities and supplies. In a warehouse, logistics can even include the movement of information and knowledge along with the rest. No doubt, logistical capabilities are becoming important for the survival of any business today. In this blog post, we will take a look and tackle some common challenges emerging […]
