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The latest news on warehouse and manufacturing technology solutions

Tips and Tricks for Improving Warehouse Operations with IoT

December 27th, 2022

Automating processes is key to greater competitiveness, accuracy, and cost-effectiveness.  Shipping errors.Spoilage.Incomplete or inaccurate orders.These inefficiencies wreak havoc on warehouse operations.Over time, each inefficiency multiplies into detri...

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Modernizing Warehouse Operations with Wearable Mobile Devices

December 27th, 2022

Warehouse wearable adoption is increasing. See why organizations are upgrading to hands-free technology. Wearable mobile devices have become increasingly popular in warehouses. Employees are donning everything from smart glasses and wrist scanners to digi...

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Reasons Grocery Warehouse Automation Is Increasing and Tech Trends to Watch

October 18th, 2022

Rapidly increasing demand for online grocery order fulfillment requires new solutions and technology for warehouses. Data suggests the warehouse automation market will reach $41 billion in the next five years, and the grocery market is responsible for muc...

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10 Tips for Improving Pick and Pack Processes

October 18th, 2022

With a well-planned strategy and the right solutions, warehouses can achieve better efficiency, cost control, and customer satisfaction. In today’s competitive landscape, a lot is riding on improving warehouse pick and pack processes. Beyond working towar...

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Modern Warehouse: The Warehouse as We Know it is Evolving

August 26th, 2022

Are your clients keeping pace with competitors?   The evolution of the modern warehouse has truly become a revolution as the e-commerce boom, innovative technology, and mindset shift from a cost center to a revenue generator has activated wide-reaching ch...

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How Inventory Management Solutions Build a Better Supply Chain

August 8th, 2022

Explore how inventory data can impact efficiency throughout a supply chain operation.   Shortages and delays have always been concerns for supply chain operators. Of course, companies want to get their products from point A to point B with little or no di...

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3 Ways Blockchain Can Enhance Distribution Center Operations

March 22th, 2022

Blockchain has the potential to solve some common industry pain points and provide new efficiencies. The pressure is on distribution centers (DCs). Whether part of a brick-and-mortar retail, e-commerce, wholesale, or manufacturing supply chain network, cu...

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Supply Chain Security: Know the Risks

December 20th, 2021

Solve supply chain security challenges to differentiate your business and find new growth opportunities. As products become more scarce and store shelves bare, all eyes are on supply chains. Research in 2021 by supply chain visibility provider FourKites f...

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Warehouse 4.0: Accelerating Innovation

November 10th, 2021

New challenges require new solutions – and solutions providers who can tailor them to business needs. Warehouses and distribution centers (DCs) are meeting new challenges head-on by driving progress toward Warehouse 4.0 operations. First, global e-commerc...

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Navigating Automation in Distribution Centers

August 10th, 2021

The warehousing environment is growing stronger and more complex on a daily basis, especially with the supply chain fulfilling more orders due to the surge in retail sales that took place because of the global pandemic’s stay-at-home mandates. More people...

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How has COVID-19 Influenced the Use of Technology in the Warehouse

June 23th, 2021

Since the beginning of 2020, much has taken place that has set back the supply chain, thanks to the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic. Lockdown shutdowns have greatly increased to keep employees at home, working there if they have the means, and quarant...

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Crafting out the Future of Distribution Centers

December 16th, 2020

In all times, especially the ones that we’re living through this year, Distribution Centers provide the lifeline to retailers, manufacturers, and end-users alike. As the demand for essential goods has become increasingly critical during these past, severa...

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Enhance the Speed and Accuracy of your Warehouse Operations

December 3th, 2020

There are many expectations placed on today’s warehouses and distribution centers to meet the needs of customers, both directly and indirectly. Features such as speed and order accuracy mean the world for customers and such attributes can lead to faster d...

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Impacting Banking Experiences With AI

December 1th, 2020

AI and Machine Learning have been pivotal tools within digital systems of this era. Virtually both tactics have done much to impact various industries and vertical markets. There is much that comes along with the intelligent decision-making process that c...

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Data Sharing & Its Role In Fighting The Pandemic

September 30th, 2020

Pandemic has pushed Healthcare officials to pursue research partnerships and engage in data sharing opportunities. The Healthcare industry is essentially a large machine that has presented itself as working to achieve the goals of quality care, lower coas...

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Solving Mobility Challenges

September 25th, 2020

To keep up with the ever-evolving digital revolution, the continuous expansion of e-commerce and fierce competition, Distribution centres are turning to automated solutions to up their game and supply to the needs of end-users. Paper and writing devices u...

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Hands-Free Solutions for a Safer Logistic Environment

September 23th, 2020

The statement “COVID-19 has drastically changed our lives” is an understatement to say the least. Several countries have moved toward a total lockdown of their economic standing, with massive restrictions for people’s movement, and to help stop the spread...

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How to Support Supply Chain as Demands on Transport and Logistics Industry Surges

September 14th, 2020

As the demand for warehousing and transportation surges across the world, logistics firms have been working around the clock to continue supplying essential goods for the most important businesses in the channel. Due to COVID-19 and the mass furlough of e...

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Time to Change to the Latest Android-Based Warehousing Solutions

August 27th, 2020

eCommerce is heading its way towards exponential growth when it comes to warehousing, transport, and logistics, especially when combined with customer service virtues. The increased demand for certain products, PPE equipment, the need to ensure social dis...

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How Couriers are Managing Social Distancing in Last Mile Applications

June 26th, 2020

Amidst the developing Stay-at-Home guidelines, last-mile deliveries have surged, especially when it comes to essential goods. Couriers are under extreme amounts of pressure to deliver critical orders, whilst adhering to new safety measures and protocols, ...

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Inventory Management: Apps Are Taking Over

June 23th, 2020

If you’re familiar with warehouse operations, you’ll know that inventory management is widely the most important task at hand. Keeping a managed inventory space is keeping not only your workspace clean, but you’re ensuring that everything is in place if/w...

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Stepping up to the Challenges of Warehouse Inventory Management

June 12th, 2020

In these ever-evolving times, there is a lot of pressure placed on warehouse workers who are just trying to make their deadlines and make sure all challenges are handled. The ongoing inventory management processes require the correct tools and equipment f...

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Robots Working On The Frontline

June 5th, 2020

Businesses, Institutions, and Government departments are looking to accomplish tasks and keep up with social distancing mandates through the usage of robots, drones, and even automated devices to combat this COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare workers, especial...

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Companies Leverage Mobile Computing to Turn Delivery into a Selling Point

May 29th, 2020

Warehouses all throughout the world are looking for the next big change-up to help orders get fulfilled more efficiently and successfully on a daily basis. Fast, personal, and often unattended delivery has become the newest, key competitive differentiator...

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Optimizing Supply Chain Printing Solutions

May 19th, 2020

With a rapidly changing warehouse, standardised labelling processes can help achieve the accuracy and efficiency goals of Lean and Six Sigma programs to provide the interoperability that’s crucial to delivering essential value in today’s build-to-order an...

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Building a smarter future for shop floors & factories - Industry 4.0

March 26th, 2020

A Smart Factory or Smart Manufacturer, however you'd like to refer to it, is thought to be the so-called factory of the future, introducing some intelligent technology strategies and activities to the picture. Smart Factories are considered to be an impor...

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Today’s transport and logistics fundamental role

March 19th, 2020

  Nowadays transport and logistics are playing a fundamental role in everyone’s life, facing a great challenge. More and more people are strongly recommended to stay home, so the demand for deliveries is increasing at a hectic pace. It is possible to opti...

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Data Capture: The driving force of modernization in the supply chain

March 18th, 2020

The state of the supply chain is highly impacted by digitalization, even though it’s not yet spread throughout the channel. A study conducted last year revealed that 85% of retailers still don’t have their supply chain management automated from end-to-end...

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Make the Move to a Modern Warehouse

March 17th, 2020

Whether you’re picking, packing, or receiving packages and goods working throughout the warehouse floor, you’re going to require the vital equipment devices necessary for performing your job and completing your tasks. Normal legacy devices with Windows® o...

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Mobile Printer Solutions Improving your Warehouse

March 17th, 2020

In any warehouse or distribution centre, there are several essential needs put in place that help manage logistical processes. From receiving to final shipping, stock transfers, order-picking, inventory management, and more, these tasks all require consis...

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Pick the right goods at the right time

December 9th, 2019

Warehouses often face several difficulties on the stock floor throughout the daily workflow. From picking and packing products to shipping and receiving accordingly to an inventory management standpoint, there is a lot to manage on and off of the floor. W...

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The future of blockchain within the supply chain

December 6th, 2019

Hundreds of businesses are jumping into what blockchain has to offer. Early investors have come to find that there is tangible proof surrounding the positive benefits of how blockchain is integrating itself into supply chain management. Companies using bl...

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Optimising operational efficiencies with mobile solutions designed for cold chain

December 4th, 2019

When it comes to mobile devices being used in cold conditions, you will find that they won't always perform well. In extreme temperatures, you will find that the functions of the mobile devices will become impaired, particularly if they are constantly mov...

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Marvelling in today’s distribution centre automation

December 2th, 2019

The days working out in the warehouse have come a long way over the years, especially as accommodating equipment gets an upgrade.

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What to consider when trying to improve performance in your distribution centre

October 23th, 2019

The omnichannel fulfilment service is continuously growing and has started to become popular thanks to the development of e-commerce. However, because it is becoming so popular, the operational requirement of a distribution centre is more demanding than e...

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Benefits of Android for warehouse management

October 23th, 2019

Digitization of warehousing operations is today rapidly becoming necessary for businesses not only to improve efficiency but also to stay competitive. With the advent of digital commerce and modern technology-enabled enterprises, there is an increased nee...

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Plug &Play employees needed for retail, warehouse & e-commerce

October 23th, 2019

Businesses are having to rely on fluid labour in retail and warehouse, drawing more and more often from a pool of seasonal, foreign, or student workforce that have no time or skillsets to learn about technologies. While most consumers may only think of th...

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How label printers improve efficiency in warehouses

October 23th, 2019

Warehouse operators are constantly trying to look for more ways to reduce costs and improve productivity. At the same time, they are striving to maintain customer satisfaction expectations and continue to keep overall profitability. 

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Aisle to aisle increasing retail efficiency

October 23th, 2019

Look at where we've come from the days of scavenging through aisle upon aisle of products and waiting in a long line at the checkout counters. We've entered a more modern age of shopping with the best of the best technological advances popping up around e...

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Warehouse logistics made easy

June 4th, 2019

Individual labelling schemes are more sought-after than ever before. They optimize workflows, save costs, reduce errors, and provide the required transparency within the production and throughout the complete supply chain. This has been demonstrated impre...

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Improve efficiency at logistics centres with 3D mapping and voice navigation

June 4th, 2019

Large amounts of packages are received or shipped by logistics centres every day. The main issue with today’s ever-growing e-commerce is that warehouses need to try and fulfil their services. Especially when 1-day deliveries have become so popular. In con...

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The benefits of a unified platform

June 4th, 2019

Today, many organizations have disparate devices in multiple form factors for many uses, a myriad of applications for different tasks, and complex IT infrastructure. If your customers are still wondering whether they should combine all these separate devi...

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Online buyers expect accurate inventory, give it to them!

June 4th, 2019

Knowing a product is in stock is a major influence for online buying decisions. Inventory accuracy comes to e-commerce systems and supply chains systems from information provided by hand held bar code devices used by warehouse workers. These workers opera...

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3 Top tips on Social selling for ISVS and VARS

May 24th, 2019

What is social selling?   Social selling is the process of creating an online relationship and supporting potential customers on various social platforms, with the purpose of directly helping individuals to purchase your product. The biggest key in being ...

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How R you securing your device?

March 25th, 2019

For many years now Microsoft systems have been ruling the computing world. However, lately, Google’s Android platform has taken over as the standard operating system for enterprises. But the battle between the two is not even close.

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Modernise the Warehouse

March 25th, 2019

E-commerce is currently growing rapidly, and it is expected to continuously grow 3 times the industry rate and make 4.5 trillion dollars in sales globally by 2021. This e-commerce growth goes together with the increased expectations of the customers for p...

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A 3D mapping and voice navigation system to improve efficiency at logistics centres

March 25th, 2019

Organisations, challenged with running large IT infrastructures with limited resources, are becoming aware of technologies such as radio frequency identification (RFID) and their capability to ensure asset optimisation and enhance profitability. Many comp...

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Digital Workplaces and ISVs

March 25th, 2019

Will software applications remain as relevant as the digital workplace evolves? This is a question that many ISVs find themselves asking as we push forward in the digital age. As a demand for updated software and hardware solutions is heightened in the wo...

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Successfully migrate mobile apps to transform your organisation

December 5th, 2018

Migrating mobile apps to next-generation platforms is an essential process all organizations need to undergo, to meet modern enterprise demands. However, the move is filled with complexity. To begin with, let's discuss the driving force behind this revolu...

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When it comes to warehousing do it like Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

December 5th, 2018

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Middle East FZE knows the way in the warehouse environment and operations.  Fiat Chrysler Automobiles includes automotive brands such as Jeep, Dodge, Fiat, Chrysler, RAM, Alpha Romeo, and more. FCA Middle East is responsibl...

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The bare necessities of label printing

December 5th, 2018

Selecting a warehouse printer can be rather difficult as such a printer needs to meet various requirements. Below we present the most essential traits of a warehouse label printer, which you can keep in mind when you are looking for a new warehouse printe...

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How to build a smart city: The case of smart Santander

December 5th, 2018

Before going into how a smart city can be built, let’s first try and explain what a smart city is. Although there is no precise definition of a smart city, there are some components that are vital for one. A smart city first and foremost should engage the...

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Android: The big migration has started

October 31th, 2018

“When creating solutions, always keep in mind that everything is and should be connected. That is what takes the customer experience to the next level. We, in Google, are creating an Operating System, partners are creating the devices, and the key in this...

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The future in the warehouse is with Android

October 31th, 2018

For years, Microsoft systems ruled the computing world. But Google’s Android platform is taking over as the standard operating system for enterprise computing nowadays.

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Warehousing: A supply chain necessity

October 31th, 2018

In a perfect world, the supply chain wouldn’t need warehousing. But since that perfect supply chain doesn’t exist, the warehouse is an excellent solution to make a company more profitable. But how can you make sure that your warehouse moves along with inc...

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Learn how to find the correct warehouse printer

October 31th, 2018

Working in a warehouse means printing big amounts of labels in a harsh environment. Printers used in a warehouse need to perform high volumes of work whilst still being hard-wearing, long lasting, and simple to operate with minimal user training. At the s...

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Choosing the right label printer can cut the cost of the reverse logistics

October 18th, 2018

Did you know that worldwide online retail sales are expected to hit $4.058 trillion in 2020, representing 14.6% of all retail spending that year?

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How to improve the speed and accuracy of warehouse operations

October 18th, 2018

Developments in today’s technology has led to many warehouse businesses transitioning to devices built on Android and from keypad-centric devices to full touch screen.

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Sense and Connect: The ultimate IoT Experience

October 18th, 2018

The idea of Internet of Things, or more widely known IoT, can be summarised as everything is connected through the cloud, providing constant monitoring to all the data. Although this concept can be perfectly understood, what is important to grasp is the b...

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Label faster with mobile printing

October 18th, 2018

Having a reliable printing solution in a warehouse environment is essential to ensuring a smooth and efficient operation. Combined with wireless hand-held terminals, BlueStar partner SATO’s lightweight PW2NX mobile printers print both picking labels and s...

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Enabling the Smart Warehouse

October 18th, 2018

The growth of omnichannel shopping and demand for faster deliveries is redefining how warehouses operate. A shift in how consumers buy from multiple sources — from desktop computers, mobile devices and in-store — has created the need for smart warehouses ...

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What you need to know about intrusive interstitials?

October 18th, 2018

Like any company, Google continually changes and updates the way it functions and ranks websites. The Google algorithm, sacred and highly secret, is the key to creating quality SEO organically, but there’s always an air of uncertainty to it. Some changes ...

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How do TSC printers help Panalpina to optimise warehouse and logistics?

October 18th, 2018

Barcode printers provide a significant advantage to users in the warehouse and logistics sectors. Not only do they replace the manual handling of data, removing the risk of human error and improving logistics flexibility, but they also offer users immedia...

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Will 2018 be the year of mobile operating system transition?

October 18th, 2018

There has been a shift in the mobile operating system landscape over the last few years, and it’s clear that the transition from legacy Windows is well underway. While there remains several distinct choices on the roadmap, the trade-offs and compromises a...

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Are barcodes and RFID better together?

October 18th, 2018

You probably already know that barcodes are the primary tool used by enterprise to track and trace assets all over the world. It’s the global standard for companies worldwide, regardless of size, industry, or location. Government, hospitality, retail, who...

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What is a smart city, and why should I care?

October 18th, 2018

Each new day often brings a new buzzword, so it’s important we fully understand new terms as they quickly become part of our language and used on a daily basis. One such term that has joined some of the big buzzwords like IoT and Big Data is ‘smart city’....

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Rising to meet today's logistics challenges

October 18th, 2018

The role of the warehouse is changing. But operating across multiple channels – retail, catalogue and Internet – creates a new set of logistical challenges. No longer just a space to store inventory, today’s warehouse operation is fast-paced and often dec...

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Can the visual warehouse and iPicking change logistics?

October 18th, 2018

If your partners have been wondering how they can harness the power of the IoT in their own business, the Visual Warehouse could be the solution they have been waiting for. In fact, you may have heard of SATO’s Visual Warehouse - a virtual warehouse direc...

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The evolution of wearable technology

October 18th, 2018

Wearable devices being used in a business environment isn’t anything new. In fact, it’s been going on for more than 20 years. These handy devices are usually deployed to enhance employee effectiveness in the warehouse. They allow users to move around hand...

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An ISVs guide to navigating the channel

October 18th, 2018

If you’re an ISV and have decided that it’s time to broaden your business opportunities and grow your business then you’ll no doubt be considering the channel. The channel is a great way to look for new business through dedicated partnerships, and can bri...

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Connected solutions with scanners, printers, and wearable components

October 18th, 2018

Businesses today face unrelenting pressures to reduce operating costs, better manage the workforce and deliver perfect customer service. But did you know, for example, that 54% of the average distribution centre’s workforce is consumed in the picking work...

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A warehouse operation success story

October 18th, 2018

Here’s how Russian business Fissman significantly optimised its warehouse operations and increased transparency with the Falcon X3 mobile computer. Fissman, a leader in glassware and household items, had a history of carrying out warehouse operations on a...

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Are stand-alone barcode printer stations the future?

October 18th, 2018

Simple and extremely cost-efficient, stand-alone barcode stations can provide an effective solution to increasing productivity whilst driving down costs. That’s why BlueStar, in cooperation with German Software company MSC, has developed a stand-alone bar...

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Are you selling secure tablets?

October 18th, 2018

Did you know that enterprises are set to make up 18% of tablet purchases in 2017, according to the Global Business and Consumer Tablet Forecast? For some, it may not be a surprise to hear that tablet use in enterprise markets is on the rise. After all, th...

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Rugged printers go beyond expectations in the warehouse

October 18th, 2018

Having a reliable printer in the warehouse is a necessity for most modern businesses that value flexibility and efficiency. But the latest printers have gone a step further. SATO’s next generation of thermal printers offer advanced support for barcodes, c...

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How can increased visibility lead to warehouse efficiency?

October 18th, 2018

Logistics is big business. Did you know, for example, that in the US it accounts for 8.2% of GDP and 15-20% of finished product cost? At the core of this trillion-dollar sector is the warehouse, where minor missteps can have a major impact on the supply c...

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The easy way to create mobile applications for warehouse environments

October 18th, 2018

To appeal to the individual needs of warehouse managers, resellers need the ability to create new applications for mobile devices in short spaces of time and without the need of a technical expert. Why are mobile apps needed in the warehouse environment?

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IoT: what to expect when we connect

October 18th, 2018

The internet changed the world; It touches all aspects of our lives. It allows us to connect on social media, video chat with friends and colleagues and even read this blog right now. Now, there is a push to connect every device to the internet. While thi...

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From dock to stock: connected solutions boost warehouse flow

October 18th, 2018

In most warehouse environments, the speed and accuracy of receiving and putting away goods makes all the difference to workflows downstream.

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Barcode Scanning in the Modern Warehouse: Long Range Scanning

October 18th, 2018

Space is a major issue for modern warehouses. Order patterns, volumes and speed of delivery have all gone through rapid changes in the last five years and older warehouses may struggle to keep up unless they utilise every inch of available space as effici...

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Use BlueStar services to grow your business

October 18th, 2018

BlueStar Services offer another significant opportunity for our partners to improve margins and gain a competitive edge on hardware sales.

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Selling recurring media: A guide to growing profits

October 18th, 2018

Every business student knows about the ‘blade and razor’ model - the idea that when you’re selling razors, you can just about give away the handle because you make your real money on the blades.

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Aim, trigger, decode - the Powerscan range delivers up-to-the minute accuracy

October 18th, 2018

All warehouse managers know that speed and reliability when managing goods and tracking merchandise can help to improve efficiency while reducing costs.

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How to revitalise your outbound workflows

October 18th, 2018

All of your warehouse customers know that when it comes to outbound workflows, much like inbound workflows, it is vital to keep the flow of material on the dock fluid and moving.

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Service levels for every business and every budget

October 18th, 2018

Choosing the best mobile devices to fit a specific business is a task which can take months of careful planning and review, often including testing different models and gaining user feedback.

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Three trends that are impacting business in 2017

October 18th, 2018

Every year, there are new trends to examine, new ideas to consider, and fresh perspectives that can affect a business. 

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