Every error in your warehouse has an impact on profitability. The average industry picking error rate is between 1% – 2%. This sounds like a pretty good rate until you look at the full cost of picking errors in your warehouse. One study demonstrated that each picking error costs a company $100. Multiply that amount […]
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The first industrial robot was produced in 1956 and could move material 12 feet. Needless to say, the world of manufacturing robotics has developed greatly since then. While early robots were relegated to industrial manufacturing due to their safety hazards, modern distribution and manufacturing robots are smaller and can move easily around warehouses, moving, packaging,
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Understanding and acting on the metrics of your warehousing and distribution business is essential to your success and profitability. Only through metrics can you fully see how to minimize expenses and maximize profits. Data-driven decisions based on metrics can improve efficiency by adjusting cumbersome processes, reduce the risk of over- or under-buying products, and optimize
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By now, you’ve probably heard of the term Industry 4.0 and the many manufacturing software solutions aligned with it. Industry 4.0 often comes with buzzword baggage—agile, digital transformation, automation, CX. We’ll unpack some of what Industry 4.0 means and how your manufacturing company may already be in the midst of this exciting time. What Is
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The wholesale distribution industry is alive and well to the tune of over $10 trillion USD in global annual sales. Within the industry, there are many companies vying for position and profits. Any competitive advantage can help a wholesaler move from surviving to thriving. Added to this are the many pressures facing the wholesale distribution
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One of the phrases frequently encountered when reading about manufacturing solutions is “supply chain automation.” We all think we know what this means—it means leveraging technology to improve supply chain velocity, resilience, and responsiveness. But how do we get there? How can companies move from the notion that supply chain automation is a good idea
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Automated data collection may ease the labor shortage, at least a little bit. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the United States is facing an unprecedented labor shortage. As of June 2022, there are slightly more than 11 million job openings and just 6 million unemployed workers. Of course, these statistics don’t tell the whole
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It’s not often that supply chain management is in the national consciousness, but with everything from baby formula to silicon chip shortages, it seems like supply chains are on everyone’s lips these days. The pandemic has created unforeseen difficulties and long-lasting ripple effects in many aspects of manufacturing. It’s important to recognize and embrace agile,
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The right ERP distribution software can make a big impact in your business. It can help you improve efficiency, automate business processes, and reduce costs. Here’s how adding Acumatica ERP distribution software to your business can help your business potentially grow beyond your projections. Increase Sales It’s a truism that to increase profits, you must
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