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With technology developing at a rapid pace and an increased focus on automation and the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) has a growing role in the supply chain, one that has opened up a new world of possibilities. While some still raise concerns over whether AI can gain a mind of its own, the truth is that AI can help a business – and the supply chain – tremendously.
When you think of stock control, you may think of companies such as retailers whose stock is largely finished goods. However, these companies are not the only ones who should be taking their stock control seriously. Small businesses and manufacturers may be dealing with a whole range of raw materials and parts that should also be accounted for at every step of the process. So, why should manufacturers take stock control seriously, and how can they do this?
Warehouses have been used by businesses for decades and play a huge role in their running and management. When you think of warehouses, how do you see them in the future? With expanding technologies and an increase in improvements, what is the ecological future of warehouses? The future will be a completely different world to that we are used to today, so what can these improvements bring?
The manufacturing process has come a long way in recent years as technology continues to improve and evolve. As businesses grow, it is essential that they are able to keep up with demand and with changing technologies. As smart technology infiltrates all areas of our lives, warehousing and manufacturing are not exempt from the advancements, and we are seeing the impact that smart devices and modern technologies can have on the efficiency of many companies and their supply chains.
Available in different shapes and sizes, barcode labels are vital components to tracking products and goods in warehouses and industries such as retail. At GSM Barcoding, we have a wide range of barcode and digital print solutions for your business that are sure to help you track your goods!
The warehouse of the future is not just a dream anymore, but a real possibility. With advances in warehousing and manufacturing, as well as in technology, it is crucial that business owners are aware of what they can do to streamline their processes, improve their operations, and overall, improve productivity.
Creating a brand that is attractive to potential consumers is vital from the first moment they encounter your company, right up until they make a purchase from you, and even beyond that. That’s why it’s important to make an unforgettable first impression through attractive and eye-catching labels on your product; if you’re hoping to get someone to make a purchase, you have to compel them to do so.
When you think of a warehouse, do you imagine many manual workers packaging, labelling and processing everything? Or do you imagine machinery doing all this? With the development of future technologies and AI, robotics are now being used to create automation in warehouses, helping them cope with the many demands the environment offers. We’ve seen drones instead of a delivery man, and driverless cars instead of a taxi, but what is the future for an automated warehouse? Is this type of robotic automation the way forward for warehouses?
Stock management is a vital component in a company, as it allows for the proper functioning of a business through ensuring that the stock is accounted for. In the supply chain, stock management follows a few important steps to guarantee optimised operations.
From requesting stock from stores to the head office purchasing new orders from vendors, through to stock reaching the shops to be sold to customers; ensuring stock is well-managed is vital. Solutions such as stock control software provides an efficient option for effective stock management, but do you know what this software entails and how it functions?
The supply chain requires efficiency for optimised results, and in 2017 technology is a big step in optimising this efficiency. New technologies, in particular, have the capacity of being utilised for innovations and progress in the supply chain.
In 2017, some of these technologies are expected to provide a streamlined process from the first to the last step of the supply chain.
