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In other ways, high-level communication transforms the warehouse environment to provide faster delivery to demanding customers.
Also, let us discuss some of the major benefits of warehouse automation one by one real fast.
Number 1: Real-time inventory information
In a typical manual warehouse, inventory data is always handwritten or input manually into excel sheets.
The figures are usually wrong when a warehouse worker receives a pick ticket, retrieves the product, and manually enters the data into the manual inventory tracking system.
There is no hindrance in updating the inventory management system by bringing in automation.
Number 2: Improved storage capacity
The primary motivation for most companies to turn automated warehouse systems is to save space.
By deploying AI-led automation solutions like sorting, packing, and automated dimensioning systems, we can effectively uplift the storage capacity in the warehouse.
Number 3: Increase overall efficiency
Enabling automation in the warehouse can optimize processes and shrink turnaround time.
Also, Increased fill rates and reduced cycle times could help you avoid costly shipping delays and backorders, which might compromise important customer relationships.
Number 4: Order accuracy
Automation will improve order accuracy, lowering the cost of returns processing.
Additionally, automated warehouses provide larger working periods for processing orders, allowing firms to complete orders more quickly.
This is Alphonse, Product Manager of VisAI Labs, And that’s the logistics insight for today.