How rental solutions are helping the supply chain avoid Black Friday bottlenecks
Black Friday is often viewed as something of a double-edged sword for retailers. Online traffic can spike to more than ten times the average on Black Friday1 and many experience an incredible surge in sales. However, this also puts a great amount of strain on operations in their supply chain. Huge delays in delivery can significantly […]
Not All Voice Solutions are the Same: How Small Changes Can Make Big Supply Chain Impacts
Every organisation is different. Even in a market with similar customer demands and familiar challenges, businesses in the supply chain and retail sector are still unique in how they approach those challenges and meet customer expectations. That’s why ‘off the shelf’ solutions often fall short of the mark. Deploying a standardised set of technologies onto […]
How Can Your Warehouse Keep Up With Customer Demands?
Did you know the priority investment areas for warehouses are sophisticated technologies such as barcode scanning devices and interconnected solutions? Here are five reasons why investing in extended range scanning technology can help reduce costs. As well as save time across your fulfilment operations. Adaptability in barcode scanning devices Customer demands are constantly influencing warehouse […]
How Modernising Your Warehouse Technology Enhances Productivity and Saves You Money
In warehousing, efficiency is everything. Every second shaved off your processes translates to productivity savings and bottom-line gains. The explosion in online shopping has placed ever greater demands on the supply chain, and the drive to do more with less is top of the agenda for warehouse operators. For those who are still using older […]
Evolving Wireless Technologies are Bringing Greater Operational Efficiency to the Warehouse
Modern warehouse networks face countless challenges on an almost daily basis. From issues with poor coverage and signal dead zones to ongoing connectivity interference and device connection problems, all these obstacles can have a catastrophic effect on your ability to hit your KPIs. Thankfully, wireless technologies are constantly evolving to improve their bandwidth, stability and […]
Maintenance contracts are taking away the pressure of supporting rented hardware
Peak periods and temporary fulfilment operations are different for every organisation, so the technology solutions at their disposal should be just as unique. Introducing rental hardware into your existing stock – be it access points (APs) for wireless networking, mobile computers or printers – can help address an uptick in activity and ensure seasonal support […]
Rental Solutions as an Enabler for Extended or Pop-Up Networks
Wherever they may fall in the calendar, seasonal peaks in business add extra pressure on retail operations and the wider supply chain. Especially if you’re thinking of a rental hardware solution or temporarily increasing your workforce. For many organisations, a key pain point during these periods is the increased strain on an established wireless network, […]
Why Voice-Directed Technology is More Than Just a Sweet Spot for Picking
Voice-directed technology is constantly evolving and improving, especially in the modern warehouse. While it’s a proven technology that’s played a key role in the supply chain for decades, recent enhancements have helped refine the technology to improve the recognition of their input. (Operators can use normal speech rather than specific terminology). In addition to the […]
Electronic Shelf Labels: Upgrading the In-Store Experience for Customers and Retailers
How are electronic shelf labels revolutionising in-store retail experiences and operations? In the ever-evolving landscape of retail and e-commerce, outlets are finding new ways to merge in-store experiences with the convenience of e-commerce and engage customers at the most critical purchase point- price. One of the highest priorities for most customers is pricing. So it’s […]
Android Enterprise is Helping Modernise the Warehouse with Flexibility and Security
Rugged mobility remains a cornerstone of the industry, offering warehouse operators the ability to enhance every process and procedure in the fulfilment space. However, without a reliable operating system such as Android in place, even the best mobile computers, wearables and management workflows are going to struggle to remain relevant in a highly competitive space. […]
