Order Picking | Warehouse IQ

What is an Orderpicker?

Written by editor on May 15, 2012 – 4:57 am -

You may have seen an Orderpicker in use at a hardware store or at another…

Tags: Cycle count inventory, order picking, orderpicker, Orderpicking, warehouse inventory
Posted in Electric Forklift, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Lift truck, Materials Handling, Narrow Aisle, Order picking, Orderpicker | No Comments »

Warehousing Industry’s Next Big Challenge – Being Successful

Written by marcuswarner22 on October 9, 2011 – 8:49 am -

The next big challenge to the warehousing industry is described in this article about having too much growth, too few laborers and not enough productivity. By taking these challenges as a positive, success is just around the corner.

Tags: Case Picking, order picking, Piece Picking, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Cost reduction strategies, Materials Handling, Order picking, The Warehouse, Warehouse Best Practices, Warehouse Productivity | No Comments »

Order Entry and Order Processing Tips

Written by editor on September 21, 2011 – 7:43 am -

Tips, ideas and best practices for entering orders, readying orders and processing orders for the warehouse. Also, in this article are described the benefits of bar code scanning in a distribution and picking operation.

Tags: automation, Cost Reduction Strategies, order picking, warehouse automation, Warehouse order entry, Warehouse order processing tips, Warehousing Guide
Posted in Bar Code Scanner, Cost reduction strategies, Glossary of Warehouse & Logistics Terms, Training & Education | No Comments »

Automated Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) and Vertical Carousels – 6 Reasons How to Save Labor, Cube and Money

Written by eromaine on July 13, 2011 – 3:39 pm -

Automated Vertical Storage Solutions – Converting Wasted Labor & Space Into Profit The space savings…

Tags: AS/RS, automated storage, Materials Handling Equipment, Optimize space, order picking, Reduce warehouse costs, ROI, vertical carousel, Vertical Lift Modules, VLMs, warehouse automation, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in Automation, Carrousels, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Packing & Consolidation, Storage, Vertical Lift Module (VLM) | No Comments »

Profiling – ABCs of Warehousing and Distribution

Written by ramk on June 8, 2011 – 4:00 am -

Based on the number of lines per order, learn how to design a warehouse pick operation. Areas discussed include slotting, velocity, ABC analysis, 80-20 rule for the warehouse, and if you company owns both the distribution center and the retails stores, the benefits of slotting by store aisles.

Tags: Design warehouse, order picking, Warehouse Layout, Warehouse profiling
Posted in Design a Warehouse, How to..., Order picking, Slotting and Organization, Warehouse Best Practices | 1 Comment »

How Do You Get Under a 12 Month ROI Using Automation, Carousels and Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs)?

Written by eromaine on April 30, 2011 – 6:27 pm -

Warehouse Automation and Finding a 12 Month and Under ROI Very simply, the ROI allows…

Tags: automation, carousels, Horizontal Carousels, order picking, Return On Investment, ROI, Sapient Automation, Vertical Carousels, VLM, VLMs, warehouse space efficiency
Posted in AS/RS, Automation, Carrousels, Conveyor, Optimize Storage Space, Order picking, Pricing, Storage, The Warehouse, Vertical Lift Module (VLM), Warehouse Equipment, Warehouse Productivity | 1 Comment »

Reduce Warehouse Labor Costs – Warehouse Efficiency

Written by Arturo on April 26, 2011 – 11:06 am -

How do I reduce labor costs in my warehouse? This article looks at ways to reduce costs by looking at warehousing processes. Counting the steps it takes to store and retrieve a pallet from the pallet rack or pick an order allows you to determine if there is a more lean approach to your distribution center. Read more about reducing costs here.