Tag: SLAM

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Preparing for the Busy Season

In most of the world, the holidays feel far away. Not so for warehousing. Fall is here and the holidays are right around the corner which means that warehouses are gearing up for the full swing of peak shopping season. ...
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Podcast: Elevating Order Fulfillment: VRCs & SLAM Efficiency in the ...

In the bustling world of eCommerce, the heart of warehouse efficiency pulses within the final 100 feet. This pivotal space, integral to order fulfillment, has remained largely untouched by many optimization strategies – until now. Our latest episode of the ...
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Right-Size Your Packaging

Sustainability efforts require a multi-faceted approach, and packaging is one big piece of the puzzle. Sustainability is becoming a core competency for many companies, and there are multiple methods to do better by the planet. Within the world of warehousing ...
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How SLAM Saves on Shipping Costs

The final 100 feet of your warehouse can add up to big shipping savings. Warehouses have been scanning, labeling, applying, and manifesting (SLAM) for years. It’s just in the past decade or so, however, that companies are recognizing the cost ...
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Preventing Burnout with Automation

As warehouse management continues struggling to fully staff their operations, they need to look at both causes and effects of the labor shortage. One of the big causes is burnout, coupled with mental health issues, all stemming from the dull, ...
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Starting a SLAM Journey

The final 100 feet of your warehousing operations is an often-overlooked area of opportunity. But when you focus on your scanning, labeling, application, and manifesting (SLAM) of outbound customer shipments, you can find plenty of space for improvement, saving time ...
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Prevent Chargebacks via SLAM Equipment

At some point in time, all warehouses will face the unfortunate reality that is a chargeback. These can originate in many parts of your facility, but errors coming out of your last 100 feet are often at fault. This makes ...
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Why SLAM Should Include Dimensioning Equipment

When it comes to the final 100 feet of your operations, automation can be the name of the game to increase efficiencies. Using tools for scanning, labeling, applying and manifesting (SLAM) can help ensure your packages get to the right ...
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Podcast: Data gleaned from implementing a SLAM System

In the episode, we’ll talk to Dan Hanrahan from the Numina Group and Tom Napier from PSI Engineering about the benefits of automation and how it can help your business stay competitive and grow. We’ll also discuss the different components ...
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Know Your Barcode Scanners

Barcode scanning isn’t new in the warehousing or manufacturing environments. In fact, you may already have one sort or another within your facility. But if not—or if you’re considering adding more to your operations, there are three main types to ...