With small to medium sized businesses accounting for approximately 90% of all businesses in the world, it can be more expensive to not modernize your warehouse. Using the pen and paper method can lead to costly fines and chargebacks, hindering your progression in business.
Zebra Technologies is a leading expert in the barcoding technology field with their rigorous testing of their own products and multiple R&D facilities, being one of the largest converters in the USA for barcode labels. Their experts provide multiple options that can fit any budget, providing long-term support with trade-in programs. Zebra’s channel partners are certified to be the top of their fields, adhering to the quality that Zebra sets.
The experts at Zebra and Imprint can help simplify what can seem overwhelming. There are many options to get you started on newly modernizing your warehouse or upgrading your current processes. The experts walk through your facility with you to determine what your best options are.
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
Creating a smart warehouse for the future to keep up with demands and your growing needs is ever important. If you have a WMS, look around your warehouse to see if labels are fading and wearing down. If you don’t even have a system, how will you maintain growth?
Installing smart labels for easy scanning and enhancing the visibility of your signs will boost productivity and expedite order fulfillment. Barcode scanning will increase in use by as much as 67% for greater efficiency. Is your warehouse designed to keep up with that demand?
From the floor to the bins, from the shelves to the aisle signs, here are some of the solutions that will work for you and your warehouse. Warehouse management systems need to keep up with the changing times and increasing demands. This is your first stop to find out more about what you need to transform your warehouse for the future:
Wireless Sensors
Wireless scanners that can read the barcodes quickly and efficiently can save valuable time and money. Using a cheap alternative can lead to misreads and are not designed for longevity.
Handheld devices enable data collection while on the move. They’re available in a variety of keypad configurations to accommodate your business needs, and they support several different wireless technologies. Handhelds, manufactured by companies like Zebra Technologies, are commonly used for barcode scanning. The Zebra DS3500 Series and Zebra 3600 Series are some of the best options for handheld scanners.
Using barcode verifiers can make sure barcodes are readable. Verifiers are designed for accuracy and repeatability, checking your barcodes for the highest ANSI or ISO quality using a pass/fail or letter grade. A quick search will find a wide range of models and prices. It’s important to hire a specialist that can get the best fit for your size, your goals, and your budget.
Mobile Computing
Consumer grade tablets and even many commercial grade tablets are not durable enough for rugged industry environments. Consumer and commercial tablets have poor security and manageability capabilities, causing slow processing speeds with quickly outdating tablets. Zebra Technologies is always upping the standards in rugged technological needs, keeping up with demanding industrial environments.
Zebra has an entire line of mobile tablet options that incorporate rugged durability, security, and manageability. Rugged tablets, such as the ET5x Series and the L10 are waterproof, dustproof, and drop-proof. Mobile computers, such as the MC9300, T8300, and MC3300x, can range in durability for extreme environmental conditions and offer multiple scanning and keypad options.
RFID
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is commonly used in various applications for tracing products and materials, from production through the supply chain. RFID uses a chip and tag combination for optimal reading, making it superior to barcodes with the ability to be read from long distances and storing significantly more information.
RFID technology can increase operational efficiency, eliminate human error, and reduce capital costs. RFID technology also provides access to real-time data, offering insight for better decision making and precise asset management. Each tag has its own unique serial number.
RFID readers can be fixed for maximum visibility and pinpointing location throughout the warehouse. Readers also come as handheld readers and mobile computers to extend a network’s visibility beyond the walls of the warehouse.
Machine Vision
Machine Vision takes barcode scanning to the next level through automation. Matrox® Imaging expands industrial automation by supporting basic track-and-trace applications to complex inspection, recognition, and guidance tasks. Choose from a selection of fixed-mount scanning options that can meet any need of your facility.
Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR)
Fetch Robotics AMRs are robots with built in intelligence systems to allow them to move and perform tasks autonomously. Most facilities do not have to be modified for AMRs to move around, using a localization map so they can start running upon deployment.
With better connectivity and enhanced safety features, AMRs can efficiently work around people and objects and can be scheduled to complete different tasks at different times. AMRs work great in warehouses for manufacturing, distribution, and fulfillment.
Let the Experts Simplify the Process
The goal of Zebra Technologies and Imprint Enterprises is to optimize your technology to help you be more dynamic and profitable. They strive to build life-long partnerships so you have someone you can count on.
Zebra Technologies is an award-winning company and Imprint Enterprises is a trusted partner for Zebra. Together, they bring you good, better, and best options to help your business step forward while considering future possibilities.
Ensuring the future longevity of your warehouse is what makes Zebra Technologies the best in the industry and is why Imprint Enterprises is a Premiere Solution Partner with Zebra.
Contact Imprint Enterprises today to discuss Zebra’s warehouse modernization solutions that are best for you.
