Many of us don’t think twice about picking up a new piece of clothing here or there. Shirts, shorts, pants, and other items have become much more affordable in recent years, and trends seem to change from year to year. But this growing trend has a name and some downsides related to the supply chain and sustainability. Here’s what you need to know about fast fashion and its risks.
Topics: Retail, Inventory Managment, Supply Chain, inventory waste
The COVID-19 pandemic not only revealed some glaring weaknesses in the supply chain, but it also produced some additional challenges for logistics providers. Various household and medical products experienced a surge in demand while suppliers struggled to get goods from one point to another. While multiple factors determine the efficiency of the overall supply chain, labeling is one element that affects every stage of the process.
Topics: Supply Chain, Labeling
Logistics seems like a serious business, but did you know it can also be fun and deliver some comedic anecdotes? Read how some logistics workers and warehouse employees have made their jobs more fun and produced some silly and even inspiring stories.
Topics: RFID, Retail, Technology Trends, Barcode
It’s become increasingly common for businesses and different organizations to provide “links” to online material in lieu of handing out paper that may get wasted. QR codes are now a frequent site in restaurants, retail stores, and even National Parks. But a new trend takes these codes to an entirely new level. Artistic QR codes allow the originator to get creative with their “code,” which opens up a lot of possibilities. Here’s what you need to know.
Topics: RFID, Retail, Technology Trends, Barcode
A growing problem for businesses is managing inventory and providing a stellar customer experience in light of continuing supply chain challenges. Businesses are increasingly turning to RFID-powered tools that deliver a wide range of benefits.
Topics: RFID, Warehouse Managment, Retail, Supply Chain, Technology Trends
Over three years removed from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses have expected that supply chain disruptions would have lessened. But turmoil throughout the market continues for a variety of reasons.
Topics: RFID, Warehouse Managment, Supply Chain, Customer Demand
Whether customers purchase online or from a physical store, shopping should be simple, intuitive, and enjoyable. Businesses are also looking for ways to streamline processes, reduce costs, and address other supply-side challenges. Here is how the integration of hardware and software solutions can achieve the goals of elevating the shopping experience and improving business results.
Topics: RFID, Warehouse Managment, Retail, Technology Trends, Customer Demand, Automation
Over the past several decades, there has been a strong shift toward voice-recognition technology. In other words, instead of typing a command on a keyboard, people have become more accustomed to using voice-to-text solutions and voice-activated assistants like Google Home or Alexa. But what about in the warehouse?
Topics: Warehouse Managment, Voice Technology, Technology Trends, Automation
Over the past several decades, industrial automation has continued to evolve. The manufacturing industry once relied solely on mechanical automation to boost efficiency. Now, a combination of hardware and software solutions is turning traditional factories into smart facilities that will be more commonplace in the future. Here’s what you need to know about the role of hardware and software solutions in automation.
Topics: RFID, Warehouse Managment, Inventory Managment, Voice Technology, Technology Trends, Automation, Soft Robotics
Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, not many people talked about the global supply chain. But, since 2020, we've come to realize the importance of connecting the various pieces of the logistics puzzle that get goods from one point to another and eventually into the hands of consumers.
Topics: Warehouse Managment, Inventory Managment, Supply Chain
