Handheld devices have become indispensable tools in modern warehousing and e-commerce operations, we look at their role in supporting the short surge of peak volumes.
As peak season approaches the emphasis on the warehouse and its contribution to fast, accurate fulfilment intensifies. Peak can contribute 30-40% of annual revenues and every aspect of retail and e commerce operations has a role to play.
The benefits of automation at this time of year are well known and peak planning and system installations usually start early in the year. However, larger scale automated systems need to show ROI across the year, not just at peak. For those needing to optimise the manual areas of an operation to cope with the short surge of peak, handhelds and wearables can play a cost effective and central role.
Handheld devices have become indispensable tools in modern warehousing and e-commerce operations. In recent years the choice has extended from handheld scanners to wearables and mobile computers. They reduce the chances of errors, improve productivity and speed up order fulfilment, particularly in picking, packing and despatch. Even better they can be installed in a fraction of the time of larger systems and are a viable solution to consider even a month before peak season begins.
Wearables and handheld devices are able to seamlessly connect with incumbent systems supporting established data requirements:
Breathe Technologies have extensive experience of optimising packing processes using wearables. Our packing solution, in partnership with ProGlove boosts productivity by over 15-25% taking seconds off each manual process as well as sending real time updates to host IT systems. There’s still time to put this in place by Black Friday 2024 when you order before 31 October – why not take a look at how we can help?
At a time of year when temporary labour use is high, wearables and handheld devices simplify the training and onboarding process for new employees. Intuitive interfaces and guided workflows make it easier for workers to get up to speed quickly, reducing the time and cost associated with training during peak seasons. Wearables also offer better ergonomics, providing a lightweight and breathable device suitable for hours of use.
With customer expectations remaining high and competition fierce, wearables and handheld devices are a logical choice for peak season success.
Breathe Technologies are ProGlove Platinum Partners. Our Peak season offer includes a reduction on professional services fees and the implementation of ProGlove packing solutions before Black Friday for orders placed by 31 October 2024. Get in touch now!
