For WWT, their warehouse operations require the company to receive and ship large volumes of valuable electronics equipment that goes into building data servers and supporting their corporate clients. Shipping errors are costly, and delayed shipments can have a big impact on client relationships. StreamTech Engineering worked with World Wide Technology (WWT) to redesign two outbound shipping automation systems. The existing processes were inefficient, and required manual decision-making for each package. The goal of the project was to achieve a system that could reliably process the wide variety of sizes of their outbound parcel shipments. StreamTech Engineering delivered a SLAM system that accommodates the wide range of package sizes, unique labeling requirements, and sortation, all managed by the StreamTech Warehouse Control System (WCS) software.
3PL Fulfillment Automation: Transforming Processes for Operational Efficiency
As challenges in the industry evolve, automation has become a crucial tool. It enables 3PLs to improve operational capabilities by streamlining processes, reducing errors, and freeing up resources for strategic initiatives. In this article, we will walk through the fulfillment process, from picking to shipping, providing practical ways that automation can help address these challenges.
How Pick to Light Systems Increase Accuracy and Speed in Warehouse Operations
We know that dealing with order errors in the fulfillment process can feel like a never ending battle. It's frustrating, time-consuming, and, frankly, a bit disheartening when the hard work of your team doesn't translate into flawless operations. Every mispicked item or incorrect order not only reflects on the team's efforts but can also ripple out, affecting customer satisfaction and your bottom line. Designed to reduce manual order picking errors, the system relies on our WCS Picking Software and LED light devices to direct the operators. Our technology addresses key logistics challenges, improving both operational performance and customer satisfaction.
How to Calculate ROI for Warehouse Automation
Warehouse automation promises to not only streamline operations, but also to drastically improve efficiency and scalability. But the pressing question remains: Is the investment worth it? Return on Investment (ROI) is a key financial metric used to evaluate the efficiency of an investment or to compare the efficiencies of different investments. In the context of warehouse automation, ROI helps determine the financial return you can expect from investing in automation technologies compared to the cost of the investment. This calculation is essential in making informed decisions, as it provides a quantifiable measure of the potential benefits relative to the cost.
Custom Order Fulfillment Is The Future Of E-Commerce Customer Experience
Personalization of the order experience involves both the e-commerce shopping process, as well as the delivery, packaging and unboxing experience physically. By leveraging software, warehouse technology, and data, businesses can carefully curate the fulfillment process and unboxing experience for each customer. In this section, we'll explore the specific methods used to achieve this personal touch along with examples of each method in practice. With the e-commerce space getting more and more crowded by the minute, adding a personal touch to each order is key. Custom order fulfillment can enhance the overall buying journey from the first click to the final unboxing. It fosters deeper connections, leading to increased loyalty, more frequent business, and a notable rise in customer retention.
Keys To Developing An Effective Parcel Sortation System
Discover the essential keys to building a highly efficient and effective parcel sortation system in our comprehensive blog. Learn how to optimize sorting accuracy, handle various package profiles, and streamline your logistics operations for enhanced productivity and customer satisfaction.
Mason Companies, Inc. Consolidates Multiple Growing Fulfillment Operations Under One Roof
Mason Companies, Inc.
With the high degree of variation in products, Mason has added new automation to accommodate each stage in their growth, over many years. StreamTech began working with Mason in 2007, and has provided many different systems for the company throughout the years, in different buildings. Mason has now consolidated the others under a new, much larger distribution and fulfillment center where all their fulfillment lines - for each brand - can sit under one roof. Today, Mason’s 425,000 square feet “MFC” (Mason Fulfillment Center) 425,000 square foot building fulfills between 25k to 60k items per day.
Navigate The Peaks And Valleys Of Seasonal Demand
Seasonal demand affects numerous industries, presenting both opportunities and challenges for businesses. During peak seasons, ecommerce fulfillment companies experience a surge in sales volume and order processing. With the increasing popularity of online shopping, these periods of peak demand are becoming more frequent and intense. Preparing for peak seasons is critical for ecommerce fulfillment companies to maintain customer satisfaction. If handled effectively, peak seasons are a great opportunity for growth.
Use Warehouse Automation to Reduce Shipping Errors And Associated Costs
As consumers continue to increase their online shopping habits, some going so far as to prefer it to retail shopping, it’s becoming more important than ever to have efficient shipping processes in place. Unfortunately, manual shipping processes lead to common shipping errors and increased costs due to human errors.