When introducing a warehouse management system (WMS) your number one objective will be to bring positive change to your business – whether it’s increasing throughput, improving transparency or lowering operational costs. However, it would be naïve to underestimate the impact operational change will have on your people, processes and performance. And often the bigger … Continue reading The importance of change management when embarking on WMS projects

  When you finally get capex approval to invest in a new warehouse automation system the future suddenly looks brighter. Whether you’re planning on introducing new conveyors, an automated picking system or a complete warehouse management software solution, there’s no doubt you’re finally on the road to improving operational productivity and throughput. However, project approval … Continue reading Implementing warehouse automation? Here’s seven common pitfalls to avoid…

  Do you know the different types of roller conveyors available for your next project and the benefits and drawbacks of each one? If you’d like to know more, read on and this blog will explain all… Powered roller conveyors fall into three common categories, depending on the way the rollers are driven. Line-shaft conveyors … Continue reading Powered roller conveyors – which one is best for your operations?

  Every day laser barcode scanning systems are used by businesses across the world to support effective warehouse automation operations. But like every technology, barcode scanners are beginning to be superseded by more advanced equipment, and in this case the image-based barcode reader has come to the fore. With imager scanners becoming more mainstream we thought … Continue reading Image-based barcode readers v laser scanners

  Accumulation conveyors are used to temporarily stop, hold and release items on a conveyor. They are commonly used by manufacturers and warehouses that wish to maximise productivity and throughput. With various types of accumulation conveyors on the market, in this blog we aim to explain the differences, describe how they work and identify their … Continue reading Accumulation conveyors – what are they and what are their benefits?

  The positive impact that warehouse automation can have on efficiency and productivity is hard to dispute.   Business after business can provide evidence of how their conveyor systems, AGVs and warehouse software systems have led to increases in throughput, improved accuracy and reduced operational costs. Yet, every upside has a downside.  In November 2017 the … Continue reading Warehouse automation – why it doesn’t have to be the warehouse worker’s enemy

Barcode reading systems are used in warehouses and production facilities across the globe to help manage inventory as effectively as possible. In organisations where 1000’s of goods are received and shipped on a daily basis, barcode readers offer a means of accurately identifying, tracking and recording items as they move from goods-in to dispatch. If … Continue reading The benefits of barcode reading systems

  With Christmas a distant memory you can now breath a sigh of relief.  And if you run a warehouse or logistics operation now is also a good time to ‘take five’ and reflect on how well your operations coped with the increased output demands of the season. Did your warehouse struggle to meet productivity levels? … Continue reading Four pillars of warehouse automation – how to improve warehouse efficiency in 2018

  We’ve hit the ‘Golden Quarter’ of the financial year and many businesses will be eating, sleeping and breathing holiday sales for the next few weeks as Christmas approaches. Your warehouse may have already noticed a sharp increase in your inventory demands, as  savvy shoppers start their Christmas shopping as early as October.  But more than … Continue reading Black Friday 2017: Is Your Warehouse Ready?

  The future is coming so rather than fear it, why not embrace change and appreciate how new technology can enhance our business practices. From the creation of hoists in the late 1800s to the development of conveyor belts and forklifts in the early 1900s, our warehousing systems have benefited greatly from these advancements. These … Continue reading What’s the Future of Warehousing? Where will automation lead us?