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31: Benefits of wireless warehouse management
Category: Business
Duration: 00:22:04
Publish Date: 2016-04-27 06:00:00
Description:

In this episode, we look at the evolution of warehouse management systems, especially with RFID and barcode scanning technology. We discuss digital transformation in supply chain (or lack thereof). And we give a little tribute to Prince and Reg's favourite Prince song. 

 

Featured articles:

70 percent of executives have started digital supply chain transformation

http://www.supplychaindigital.com/supplychainmanagement/4268/70-percent-of-Executives-have-started-Digital-Supply-Chain-Transformation?utm_content=buffer65c7f&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=buffer

We look at why some supply chains have taken this long to move toward digital in their processes. 

Are there really companies still using fax machines? 

What does digital transformation mean?

What happens to companies that don't move forward? Do they get left behind?

 

 

Featured topic:

Wireless warehouse management

http://www.investcalgaryregion.ca/blog/how-to-get-started-with-wireless-warehouse-management-to-boost-supply-chain-efficiency

We discuss the following questions: 

  • What do traditional WMS do to scan? Manual entry?

  • How many WMS still use manual entry?

  • Differences between RFID and Barcodes?

  • Advantages of mobile bar scanners?

  • Tips for buying mobile bar scanners?

  • Active vs. passive RFID?

 

 

Featured resource:

Barcode scanner comparison matrix

http://www.intermec.com/public-files/guides/en/Bar-Code-Scanner-Comparison-Matrix.pdf

Great resource for the different types of bar code scanners. 

 

  

Have any questions or show topic suggestions? Contact us:

Twitter @Calgaryregion

Email: business@calgaryregion.ca

Web: squareonesupplychain.ca

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