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Does Your Warehouse Need Voice?

Supply Chain Shaman

A warehouse is not a warehouse and a supply chain is not a supply chain. One of these options is voice-directed warehousing. Voice-directed warehousing, where a warehouse worker is directed to perform tasks based on voice automation using a headset, is now over twenty years old. The study is complete.

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50 warehouse automation stats you should know

6 River Systems

Warehouse automation stats show that automation is making a big impact on warehouses and distribution centers. As technology awareness grows, more warehouses and DCs turn to automation to adapt to the changing landscape. The number of private warehouses is growing. Warehouses are increasing in size, as well.

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29 warehouse & automation experts share insights on how warehouse robots will impact industry employment

6 River Systems

Warehouse robots are just one form of warehouse automation , but they’re making a big impact. From greater flexibility and scalability to productivity gains, a faster ROI compared to other automation solutions and better resource management, warehouse robots are changing the face of warehousing.

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Searching for Sustainability: Balancing Economics and Environmental Objectives in Logistics

The Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society

A new study by the Center for Sustainable Logistics and Supply Chains (CSLS) at Kühne Logistics University, in cooperation with the European Freight & Logistics Leaders’ Forum, clearly shows that environmental and economic objectives are not in conflict and often well aligned. Our report is available online at [link].

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Distribution Center Robots: How Robots Continue to Power the Distribution Center

GlobalTranz

As explained by Clint Raiser of Logistics Viewpoints , e-commerce retail sales have grown at 15% annually, doubling in size since 2012. Robotics provides a boost to distribution centers and warehouse managers seeking ways to increase capacity and improve efficiency in critical areas. Download white paper. Measure performance.

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How to Eliminate Mispicks in Your Operations

RFgen

mispicks are costly errors that can be largely avoided with better warehouse management tools. All of this originates in a warehouse with a mispick. According to a 2012 Intermec study, businesses lost close to an average of $400,000 a year on mispicks. billion since 2012, it is easy to assume that the average has gone up.

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How to Eliminate Mispicks in Your Operations

RFgen

mispicks are costly errors that can be largely avoided with better warehouse management tools. All of this originates in a warehouse with a mispick. According to a 2012 Intermec study, businesses lost close to an average of $400,000 a year on mispicks. billion since 2012, it is easy to assume that the average has gone up.