Pallet dimensioning has come a long way since it was introduced to the world decades ago. Today warehousing and distribution facilities are starting to merge conveyorized machinery and automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) with pallet dimensioning systems to overcome obstacles. Automated vehicles, like forklifts and drones, need detailed and robust...
Consumers love online shopping. 75% of people place at least one online order per month. Most items ordered online are currently in a warehouse and could see the inside of multiple warehouses before arriving at their final destination. However, a whopping 73% of warehouses report that they don't have enough labor to meet current demand–a scary...
Tags| warehouse efficiency, warehouse optimization, warehousing
Having your freight reclassified is expensive. Introducing a pallet dimensioning system into your facility is a simple way to reduce chargebacks and reclassifications. Based on the simple calculations below, a pallet dimensioner could save you close to a million dollars each year in chargebacks. In this blog we'll break down the costs associated...
Dimensioning systems are a staple for warehouses and distribution centers. If you're in the warehousing or shipping industry, you may be in the market for a dimensioning system and are reading up on blogs such as this one to learn more.Knowing what you need from your dimensioning solution plays a huge role in selecting the best model for your...
Tags| warehouse optimization, Dimensioning equipment, dimensional data
Automation is a delicate balance between budget, need, labor, space, and flow. The benefits of automation can differ significantly based on the type of facility you run. Low-volume facilities may not see the same returns as mid to high-volume shipping facilities. But that doesn’t mean an investment in automation isn’t for you. Continue reading...
7 Products That Will Immediately Boost Efficiency and Throughput in Your Warehouse
May
05,
2022
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BY
Josh Jensen
In our e-commerce crazed world, warehouse activity is through the roof. Keeping up with demand is tough, especially with current labor shortages and constantly increasing wages. In order to meet demand and keep your costs to a minimum, you need to do more with less. One way to boost efficiency while keeping overhead low is to invest in...
Tags| warehouse efficiency, warehouse optimization, warehousing
When you're in the market for a dimensioning system, you should ask providers about three key things–certifications, testing, and system limitations. Asking about these is a great first step toward finding a high-quality dimensioning product. Every dimensioning system has limits and best use cases. Knowing what questions to ask is a good way to...
Tags| Dimensioning equipment
