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
If you recently purchased a dimensioning system, you're probably eager to get it up and running to help your warehouse become more efficient. Whether you bought one or multiple dimensioning systems, ensuring you get the most out of your system is vital. This article outlines steps you can take to ensure that your company uses your dimensioning...
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
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...
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Pleasing customers has become a bigger challenge as technology continues to advance. Customers want things done faster, they want things done well, and they want to have pleasant interactions with the companies they do business with. In this day and age of online public reviews it’s imperative for companies to be honest and forthcoming with their...
Tags| warehouse optimization, Dimensioning equipment, ecommerce
Many industries are experiencing a shortage in labor. Warehouses and distribution centers are among those that are having trouble finding and keeping employees. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 saw record breaking amounts of packages shipped all over the world. This momentum has continued into 2021. Despite the massive number of packages...
Tags| warehouse efficiency, Dimensioning equipment, warehousing
