When we think of going green, we often think of renewable energies, electric vehicles, and sustainable farming, but green sustainability extends far beyond this into every facet of the global market. A recent report by the Boston Reporting Group (BCG), claims that “the shipping industry contributes 3% of worldwide greenhouse gas emissions,...
Today, online shopping accounts for 20% of all global retail sales. That growth is likely going to continue for the next decade. For the warehousing industry, these trends mean innovation isn't optional, it's critical. Futuristic technologies that used to be reserved for sci-fi movies are now dominating latest trends headlines. These solutions are...
Tags| warehouse efficiency, warehouse optimization, Dimensioning equipment, dimensional data, warehousing
Contour data goes beyond standard dimensions. With a contour system, you can know everything you need to know about a pallet and the products on it. In this blog, we'll discuss some signs that your facility needs more detailed data and the benefits that this data can provide to your operation.
Indicators that You Need Contour Data
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Tags| warehouse optimization, dimensional data, Cubiscan Contour-AKL
In our last blog, we introduced you to the Cubiscan Contour-AKL. Like all dimensioning technologies, there are best-use cases for a contour system. In the next few years, you may need more actionable data to implement new technology such as AGVs or to improve other processes within your facility. In this piece, we will discuss two useful...
Tags| warehouse optimization, dimensional data, Cubiscan Contour-AKL
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...
Tags| warehouse optimization, Dimensioning equipment, dimensional data, Cubiscan Contour-AKL
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
Investing in a new product can be daunting. Customers look at the price tag and begin to ask if it’s worth it and maybe even start to explore cheaper options. However, it’s important to know that there’s a give and take with everything in life. When it comes to dimensioning, quality pays for itself many times over in the long run. Quality...
Tags| Dimensioning system, Dimensioning equipment, dimensional data
