A grocery wholesaler handling a wide mix of SKUs relied on manual measurement during receiving. As inbound activity increased, the process took more operator time and made it harder to maintain consistent dimensional data inside the WMS.
The wholesaler needed a faster way to capture SKU dimensions and transfer that information into its existing warehouse system without rebuilding the receiving workflow.
Where Was the Inbound SKU Data Going Wrong?
The issue started at receiving. Operators measured each SKU by hand and entered the dimensions into the system.
When the dimensions were inaccurate, the same information reached the WMS and affected SKU placement and other inventory decisions.
The issue became harder to manage as the wholesaler handled more inbound volume and a wider mix of SKU sizes.
Why Was Manual Measurement No Longer Working?
Every SKU added another manual measurement step. Operators had to measure the item, record the dimensions, and then handle that information separately before it reached the WMS.
During higher inbound volumes, that meant more time spent on measurement before products moved through receiving. The process also made it difficult to maintain the same level of consistency across a varied SKU mix.
The wholesaler kept its existing receiving workflow but replaced the manual measurement step.
How Did vMeasure Automated Parcel Dimensioning Change Receiving?
The wholesaler deployed the vMeasure automated parcel dimensioning system at the receiving station, where operators were already processing incoming SKUs.
The operator placed the SKU under the vMeasure parcel ultima, and the dimensions were automatically captured in under one second.
The workflow was also configured to capture the LR Number associated with the received goods.
Once the measurement was complete, the dimensional data moved directly into the wholesaler’s existing WMS. Operators no longer had to keep measurement and WMS data entry as separate steps.
This brought parcel dimensioning, shipment reference capture, and dimensional data transfer into the same inbound workflow.
What Changed Before and After vMeasure?
| Before vMeasure | After vMeasure |
|---|---|
|
Operators measured SKU dimensions manually |
vMeasure captured dimensions automatically |
|
Each measurement depended on manual handling |
SKUs were measured in under one second |
|
Dimensional data was handled separately |
Measurement data moved directly into the WMS |
|
LR Number was handled outside the measurement step |
LR Number was captured with the measurement record |
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Higher inbound volume added more manual measurement work |
Parcel measurement became part of the receiving workflow |
What Improved After Automated Parcel Dimensioning?
The new parcel dimensioning workflow gave the wholesaler a more consistent way to capture dimensional data as SKUs entered the facility.
Faster unloading and SKU processing, improved inventory management, and greater ability to handle higher inbound SKU volumes. More reliable dimensional records also gave the WMS better data to use for downstream warehouse activities.
The change improved the point where SKU information first entered the operation without requiring the wholesaler to replace its existing warehouse system.
Is Manual SKU Measurement Still Part of Your Receiving Process?
If your operators still capture dimensions manually at receiving, any errors made there can carry into the WMS and affect the warehouse processes that rely on that data.
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