I am passionate about what I do — but I really love it when my clients find that our solutions help them become more efficient and save them dollars as well! This case history was done on one of my customers — First Impression Group in Eagan, Minnesota a large-format…

To maximize your warehouse productivity and efficiency, you need to consider switching to multi-modal mobile technologies. By 2020, nearly 60% of warehouses will be using multi-modal solutions for barcode scanning, RFID, and mobile computing. This is because of the tremendous business case for a multi-modal approach. Combining multiple mobile and…

Most smartphones and tablets are consumer-grade devices, so they are not built to withstand all-day use in industrial and enterprise environments. Also, their built-in cameras are not designed specifically for barcode scanning, so they’re not a great fit for capturing high volumes of barcodes quickly and reliably. If you’re running…

If you sell products through Amazon or fulfill orders on behalf of Amazon sellers, you should be doing everything you can to become qualified as a Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP) member, or help your customers achieve this status. Launched in 2015, this program allows qualified Amazon sellers to display the…

If you’re considering an investment in Android mobile computers, you might wonder how secure your devices will be and whether they will meet your corporate standards. However, you don’t have to worry about uncertainty. If you’re using devices from the right manufacturer and following best practices for security, your Android…

I had a great time chatting with my partner, EPMS, about the options available today to extend the functionality of EPMS to the production or warehouse. Check the video interivew out to learn more about how you can easily implement the right technology to improve inventory accuracy and reduce time…

My clients often ask me – how can I improve my warehouse operations. While, there are many factors, I have to agree with the findings of a recent study conducted by DC Velocity and ARC Advisory Group (highlighted in the July 2017 edition). The study measured warehouses based on how…

Microsoft Corp. plans to “sunset” its support for Windows CE and Embedded Handheld operating systems (OS) in 2020. Do you have a plan? What are other logistics professionals doing? This recent article by DC Velocity outlines the results of a survey to answer this question. As expected, the majority of…

I often ask myself, what is Blockchain technology? Is that digital currency like Bitcoin? Will this have impact on distribution? I did some research and found that this technology can and will have a significant impact on distribution and warehouse operations. Blockchain is basically a set of blocks or records…

As warehouse managers look to what’s ahead for 2019 — the concept of waveless picking is something to consider. While our industry is certainly driving us toward faster response times and increasing worker productivity — I believe warehouse managers should be asking the question if it would be worth considering…

Confused about how to extend the life of your batteries? Not sure if you should leave the devices plugged into the charger or let them fully discharge before charging? Most devices with Lithium batteries work with charging cycles of usually 300 to 400 full cycles per battery. A charging cycle…

Companies are changing their operations on the fly to ensure their warehouses keep up with customer demand while prioritizing health and safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many offices and businesses are closed, most of my clients are running in overdrive with warehouse workers working hard to keep up with…

Are you currently using Enterprise Print Management Solutions (EPMS) and interested in saving money? Riedman Workflow Design and Portable Technology Solutions (PTS) were recently highlighted in this article for the work we’ve done with First Impression Group implementing a solution that saved the customer over 70K in their first year…