Whether in or out of the warehouse, repetitive tasks have been shown to diminish worker engagement, leaving room for overlooked errors and higher labor turnover rates. As workers feel less motivated to perform vital yet cyclical workflows, accuracy, speed, and customer satisfaction rates plummet, further driving the need for automation since it reduces labor efforts and frees employees to focus on more challenging -and engaging- tasks. As automation continues to reshape the modern supply chain, technologies like automated guided carts (AGCs) have become more prominent in future-forward facilities; however, because robotics require higher implementation costs, warehouses are adopting digitized solutions familiar to the technologies they already have in place, thus reducing costs and training times.
With labor costs continually on the rise along with turnover rates, minimizing repetitive tasks must be prioritized to avoid recurring training costs. As a Zebra Premier Solutions Partner, SSE Technologies recommends the following implementations as a start to increased labor efficiency:
- Maximize operational visibility with RFID data capture – Individual barcode scanning slows down order processing while contributing to finger fatigue. Since RFID tags can house over 40 codes in one label, they cut down scanning times and accelerate pick and put away workflows. Moreover, RFID can be read by overhead antennae to enable real-time locationing, further minimizing the need for follow-up scans.
- Aggregate workers onto Android’s familiar interface – Microsoft’s Windows OS was long regarded as the enterprise-ready operating system of choice, yet since its termination, Android for Enterprise has captivated users with its extremely intuitive interface that resembled consumer smartphones. Its open app ecosystem enables seamless TE app conversion while simplifying new app integration. This allows you to add productivity apps into your workflows without extensive recoding for quick deployment.
- Streamline vital tasks through one enterprise-ready mobile device – Today’s mobile computers successfully consolidate several mainstream tasks such as data capture, computing, and communication in one platform. Zebras newest 2-in-1 rugged tablet, the keeps demonstrating this by expanding connectivity options to include 5G and WiFi 6E for unstoppable communication in and out the four walls. In addition to a detachable keyboard, the ET80/85 can also be equipped with a built-in scanner alongside its 13MP color camera for crisp documentation no matter the label’s condition. Simply scan data into your centralized database system to eliminate repetitive manual data entry that’s often prone to errors.
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From now until December 31st, SSE Technologies partners with Zebra to facilitate cost-effective modernization. Simply trade your outdated and legacy devices from any manufacturer and get up to $650 in rebates per device for your next upgrade.
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Digitization is the sure path to modernization. Explore a wide range of digitization alternatives when you meet up with SSE Technologies to uncover an optimization strategy that best leverages your current workforce while welcoming new opportunities.
