Intelligent technology began to sweep the warehouse and logistics industry. If you haven't started to adopt these advanced technologies in your own warehouse, here are the followingThese 10 top intelligent technologies need to be implemented as soon as possible.

1. Warehouse management system (WMS)

    The days of paper reports and handwritten lists are over. The warehouse management system, or WMS, uses software to organize all important data into one place and convert scattered data points into usable information to improve your facilities. WMS can be connected to all other intelligent systems in the warehouse and can be accessed remotely, so that you can plan the future, generate reports, access inventory, and so on at any time.

2. Industrial Internet of things (iiot)

    The Internet of things is applicable to almost any industry, including warehouse and logistics. Industrial IOT equipment is the foundation of every intelligent system. In these settings, the interconnection technology can monitor the equipment operation status, optimize inventory control, help managers plan and improve customer satisfaction, and so on.

3. Automatic picking tool

    Many large distribution centers, such as those operated by Amazon, use manual selection and packing of orders, but there is always a possibility of errors. Automatic picking tools can reduce or eliminate costly errors through bar codes or RFID tags. These systems are combined with the warehouse management system to generate inventory and order reports immediately.

4. Automatic guided vehicle

    Vehicles are an integral part of the warehouse, but they are slow because they require manual operation. Automatic guided vehicles eliminate human factors and enable them to perform tasks independently.

5. Cooperative robot

    Employees and robots can work in the same facility, but in order to ensure safety, they usually need to maintain a considerable distance between them. Cooperative robots or cooperative robots work with people instead of replacing them. These robotic devices increase production efficiency and improve workflow.

6. Automated storage and retrieva1 system (as / RS)

    Automated storage and retrieva1 systems are not a new concept, but the progress of intelligent technology makes them more effective and accurate than ever before. These intelligent systems are very suitable for the increasingly popular multidimensional vertical storage. They can store up to 80000 pounds of items. Even if it is helpful to move such a heavy object, it may cause danger to people. The automatic storage and retrieva1 system can collect these overweight items and retrieve them without problems。

7. Automated inventory control

    Inventory is the lifeblood of the warehouse. Without comprehensive inventory control, operators will find themselves wasting money and unable to maintain business. Automatic inventory control network and warehouse management system, and track everything in the warehouse in real time. When items enter and leave the warehouse, they will automatically count and report any changes.

8. Intelligent sustainability

    Sustainability is becoming more and more important, and intelligent technology can help the warehouse become more sustainable by reducing the overall energy consumption, reducing emissions and eliminating waste of products and facilities. Smart warehouses can use IOT sensors to prevent power ghosts (devices that can absorb energy even without using them) from increasing utility costs and increasing the carbon footprint of facilities.

9. Handheld technology

    Warehouses that have not yet adopted an automatic inventory control system can still use intelligent technology, such as improving their operations by using handheld technology (network bar code or RFID scanner). Employees can use these equipment to improve efficiency and reduce inventory loss. Although they do not seem to be part of the industrial Internet of things, connecting this technology to a warehouse management system still provides real-time operational insights.

10. Print and paste labels

    The packaging is mislabeled before shipment, which leads to costly losses every year. The printing and application system with IOT function does not need to rely on the traditional picking, packaging, printing and labeling system, but can independently manage the packaging, labeling and shipping preparation. Real time data can also provide managers with data that can be used to optimize the machine itself. (from IOT home network) they can use this data to put the machine into sleep, or completely shut down during continuous shutdown. Although it may not completely eliminate the need for the manual packaging department, it can improve efficiency and reduce errors, and save warehouse funds in the long run.

More intelligent warehouse

    In the next few years, intelligent technology will continue to affect almost every industry, including warehousing and logistics. For those who have not started to adopt these new technologies, now is undoubtedly the best time to enter.