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How to Ensure Short Lead Time in Your Automotive Warehouse

Posted on : August 9, 2021

Categories : Sustainability

Source: Jenson/Shutterstock.com Shortening your lead team is a noble goal, but it’s often easier said than done. Automotive suppliers and manufacturers face challenges on a variety of fronts when fulfilling orders and delivering products to their customers. The modern vehicle is made up of tens of thousands of different parts, including computers, sensors and other complex devices, and some can...

Is Voice Picking Essential in Your Automotive Warehouse? Examine These Benefits

Posted on : August 6, 2021

Categories : Sustainability

Source: PR Image Factory/Shutterstock.com If you’re considering using voice picking to increase efficiency at your automotive warehouse, you’re not alone. A surprising number of companies are adopting this technology to make things easier for their employees. The global market for voice picking software and related products was valued at 1.19 billion in 2018 and is expected to grow at an annu...

Evaluating the Different Types of Logistics for Steel Fabrication

Posted on : August 1, 2021

Categories : Sustainability

Source: flywish/Shutterstock.com Logistics for steel fabrication can be an involved process. Experts say the process usually costs three times the cost of the steel itself. You can choose to manufacture the steel yourself or hire a third-party to fabricate components based on your exact specifications. Learn about the different logistics that go into steel fabrication. What Is Logistics for Steel...

AS/RS Warehouse Explained: One Step Closer to Full Warehouse Autonomy

Posted on : July 28, 2021

Categories : Sustainability

Source: Juice Flair/Shutterstock.com Warehousing companies are looking for new ways to manage and store their goods as the industry continues to automate key aspects of the supply chain. This has led to the rise of what’s known as an automatic storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). It’s a type of warehouse where machines retrieve items from the shelves and bring them to ground level, so worker...

What Is a Pick and Place Robot? Picking the Best Option for Your Warehouse

Posted on : July 22, 2021

Categories : Industrial Racks , Storage

Why move something by hand when a robot can do it? That’s the beauty of pick and place robots, the secret to success for any warehouse. The global market for these machines is expected to reach $3,582 million USD in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.39 percent from 2020-2025, thanks in large part to the COVID-19 pandemic. The coronavirus upended the global supply chain in ...

Zone Picking Explained and How to Implement in Your Warehouse

Posted on : July 9, 2021

Categories : Storage

Source: Champiofoto/Shutterstock.com If you want to increase efficiency and picking times, consider creating a zone picking system. It’s the best way to keep your employees on task and your inventory moving when dealing with lots of different SKUs at once. If you’re new to this term, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about zone picking and how to implement it at your facili...

Wave Picking vs. Batch Picking: Comparing the Two for Your Distribution Center

Posted on : July 2, 2021

Categories : Sustainability

Source: Pressmaster/Shutterstock.com Order picking accounts for around 50 percent of a warehouse’s labor costs. That’s a lot of time and effort devoted to something as simple as retrieving a product from the shelf. But product picking doesn’t have to be so time-consuming. If you’re having trouble keeping your workers on task and getting products out the door as fast as possible, learn abo...

The Ideal Warehouse Layout Design for the Automotive Industry

Posted on : July 1, 2021

Categories : Bulk Containers , Storage

Every warehouse is different, but the challenges are often the same. Companies in the automotive industry are increasingly looking for ways to speed up the manufacturing process and reduce costs. Most facilities are made up of hundreds of thousands of moving parts and keeping everything straight can be a challenge for players large and small. There’s more than one way to run a highly efficien...

Picking the Best Warehouse Picking Carts for Those in OEM

Posted on : June 26, 2021

Categories : Carts

Source: Mike Laptev/Shutterstock.com If you need a new warehouse picking cart for your OEM warehouse, you’ve come to the right place. These carts come in a range of different sizes and styles, including electric carts and simple racks with wheels. They make it easy for your team to transport and collect items when picking orders or restocking inventory. Making the right choice for your business...

Evaluating Warehouse Conveyor Systems and Selecting the Right One for Your Automotive Warehouse

Posted on : June 22, 2021

Categories : Storage

Source: Juice Flair/Shutterstock.com Conveyor belts have been around since the dawn of the Industrial Revolution, and they’re still solving problems today. Automotive manufacturers, resellers and distributors often use conveyor belts to move their products from one point to another. It’s often the fastest, safest way to handle merchandise in an industry rife with potential hazards. Learn m...

Warehouse Safety Tips: How Wire Baskets, Pallet Containers and More Can Keep Workers Safe

Posted on : June 18, 2021

Categories : Pallet Containers , Wire Baskets

Source: Halfpoint/Shutterstock.com The latest statistics from the BLS show there are around 4.8 injuries for every 100 full-time employees in the warehousing industry. That’s 4.8 too many. Warehousing is known for its potential hazards, such as those caused by lift trucks, heavy equipment and improper material handling, but this environment doesn’t have to be dangerous. There are several t...

How to Improve Order Fulfillment Process in Your Warehouse

Posted on : June 3, 2021

Categories : Storage

Source: arka38/Shutterstock.com Order fulfillment remains a touchy subject in the warehousing industry. Consumers want their packages and goods as quickly as possible, while companies look for ways to reduce their costs and increase efficiency. The latest statistics show 63 percent of consumers expect a standard delivery to arrive within three days. But that’s not all. 61 percent of online cons...

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