Many companies carry on using existing warehousing systems and practices because ‘it’s the way we’ve always done it’ – without considering how new technologies and design principles can improve existing warehouse efficiency without making drastic changes to existing infrastructure. It’s not enough to say ‘it’s the way we do things around here’ when your competitors are adapting to meet the increased pace of modern distribution and warehouse management.
The rise of automated conveyor and transport systems featuring integrated bar code reading, sorting, and computerized inventory management offer simple ways to reduce the overhead of stock control and increase the efficiency of space utilization without increasing labor costs. It’s always worth reviewing your existing systems with an eye to see how a small change here or there may reap big benefits without breaking the bank.
