“ Upgrading your systems equipment and technologies , as well as putting in place the right support contracts , could put you on the path to growth …..”

Achieving more with less due to labour shortages , the rising costs of transportation and fulfilment , e-commerce small item picking and increasing demand for sustainable practices is enough to keep any warehouse manager busy ….

Our top ten essentials for meeting today ’ s warehouse challenges are outlined below .

1 . Migrate from legacy systems to Android Many smaller and well-established warehouses will still use redundant non-supported systems that have worked for many years . Whilst the saying “ don ’ t fix what ’ s not broken ” may seem like a sensible reason not to upgrade your equipment , it could leave your network and operations vulnerable and slow down your operational processes and communications . Upgrading to Android devices improves efficiency , reduces human error and speeds up business operations with industrial mobile computers that seamlessly integrate with the systems used in your warehouse .

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2 . Maximise wireless with a WLAN site survey Is your wireless network optimised for efficiency and speed ? A professional wireless network site survey offers an in-depth evaluation of your warehouse space to provide the most reliable layout of access points and mitigate any interference in your WLAN network through your facility . This allows you to address any dead zones affecting your equipment ’ s capabilities . Faster internet connections will help ensure more efficient operations throughout your processes .

3 . Review your WMS When was the last time you sat and addressed your warehouse management system ? Take your warehouse to the next level and replace systems that are no longer fit for purpose . Upgrading older , less reliable equipment will allow your operations to fulfil greater expectations .

Warehouse management systems ( WMS ) technology has advanced considerably over the last few years . It offers web-based and cloud technology allowing wireless mobile scanning and picking . Integration tools , such as APIs , enable easier data transfer and integration , facilitating yard and cobot management and easier integration to control systems through the warehouse . If you are still working with older systems , you may be putting your warehouse operations at a disadvantage .

4 . Implement mobile device management Keeping on top of your devices can be a challenging and time-consuming process . Implementing MDM software and management systems will help you to analyse the status of each piece of equipment . This software can help install a seamless integration of upgraded mobile technology and the ability to track the status of each device to minimise losses and maintenance downtime .

Mobile device management software ( such

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