Warehouse Industry Information & Articles

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Warehouse Equipment Drones – The Future Is Today

Warehouse equipment drones – the future is here The trend toward robotics in industry is increasing, as we briefly described in our previous blog post about warehouses of the future. Robotics and drones offer new capabilities that can make work faster, easier and safer. However, fully-expanded use of the technology will probably not arrive for another decade. Robotics and drones can dramatically increase productivity. Amazon, the online retail giant, says that Prime Air, its drone program, will eventually deliver packages of up to 5 pounds in 30 minutes or less.  Walmart…

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Used warehouse equipment: when does it make sense?

Advantages of Buying Used Warehouse Equipment When it’s time for you to replace your warehouse equipment, does it make sense to buy new – or used? As with most questions, it depends about your needs, timeline and budget. If you have unlimited time and money, then buying new equipment is a possibility for you. But, even then, it might make sense to explore used warehouse equipment first. Here are some reasons why. Maximize Dollars Used warehouse equipment naturally costs less than new. So, even if you can afford a new piece…

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Warehouse Layout Design – Save Time and Money

Warehouse Layout Design and More: Tips for Optimal Efficiency Yes, “time is money” is a cliché – but that doesn’t make it any less true. And inefficiencies in your warehouse waste time, therefore money. Here are tips to make your warehouse layout process more streamlined for optimal operations. Although this Inbound Logistics article is a few years old, its advice is timeless, including these tips among others: • Clearly share organization goals and processes to workers. Open communication is at the core of productivity; lack of it leads to “high turnover…

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