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Best ways for warehouse optimization - leading technologies for inventory

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Vlad Dm
Best ways for warehouse optimization - leading technologies for inventory

 

To tell you the truth, I'm not a very neat person. Honestly. Sometimes I can't even find my own phone on the table. Keeping things organised is not easy, especially in a production warehouse. Not easy and not cheap. Warehouse optimization has to reduce expenses and increase the efficiency. Food, drinks and pharmaceutical chemicals - are the niches which demand new technologies the most. In this article, we'll find out which technologies are needed to develop a highly-efficient application, the existing solutions and all business requirements your future warehouse application has to meet.

What are the best warehouse technologies

To start with, let's dig deeper and consider what modern technologies would accommodate the different needs of this type of business and why.
QR and barcodes - The ability of an application to scan a QR or barcodes can significantly simplify some vital processes during a warehouse audit. For example, this technology keeps a record of the important information such as equipment breakage history. The technology uses a camera to take a photo of a barcode. Then the computer analyzes the image. The IOS 7 operational system has an inboard barcode scanner in API. You can use it with the help of AVFoundation framework. It is because AVFoundation can read metadata. All you need to do is to choose what type of data you need and AVFoundation will do the rest automatically.
This technology is used by Wal-Mart. They use drones which can scan bar and QR codes for stores operation procedure. The drone flies above the distribution centre and scans hundreds of codes on maritime containers. By doing this, the drone gets information about the type of cargo and its origin. A manual check would take months, while a drone can collect all the information within a few hours. As you can see above, a warehouse app with this technology can bring weighty results to your business.
RFID - is a technology, which uses electronic tags for data storage. The same as barcodes, RFID can identify elements. However, unlike barcodes, RFID tags don't require a close proximity and direct vision for scanning.
GPS technology or any other types of trackers can be used to track staff, and the condition of the equipment. As well as for navigation around the warehouse. These all can significantly cut time for such tasks as breakage detection and time to find needed items. The GPS systems can optimise the load and delivery routes. The last step is focused on the improvement of the relationships with clients, when you or a client will be able to track the position of a particular item sent.
 Voice technology empowers vocal options. The workers wear earphones connected to their phones and receive instructions where to go and what to do from the warehouse applications. The workers can confirm the information using the microphone on their headsets.
Another warehouse technology is the usage of robots for some routine tasks, such as sorting, packaging and shipping, because they help to accelerate operating processes.
Cloud storage in an application development gives an opportunity to cut expenses and is an effective way to store a large amount of data.
It is worth mentioning that the majority of warehouses use tablets for activity management. It's connected with reports preparation and information supply, which can be uncomfortable on a mobile version. So, when you are developing your IOS or Android inventory app, consider the aptitude of a tablet version, where additional features can be included.

Warehouse inventory management software

A warehouse can be optimized with warehouse inventory software. Moreover, the majority of such programs already have mobile inventory apps for IPhone and Android, which allow users to advance the inventory adjustment and planning processes. Here are a few examples of the most successful warehouse inventory management software, which you can use as a specimen for your future product. Read more at Best ways for warehouse optimization - leading technologies for inventory
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