As long as e-commerce continues to shape modern-day warehousing, loading docks will continue to serve a pivotal purpose in order fulfillment. However, while essential to every supply chain, current loading docks also present costly obstacles. Studies conducted by the U.S. Department of Transportation found that prolonged wait times at loading docks can increase crash risks by 6.2% while costing as much as $1.1billion annually in large-scale operations. Consequently, nearly half of warehouses see outbound loading processes as a challenge to be resolved through intelligent automation by 2024. To accomplish this, warehouses have turned to:

  • Faster data capture – Intelligent PRZM imaging and omnidirectional scanners secure more successful first-time scans, reducing wait times and additional rescans.
  • RFID-enabled visibility – RFID data capture does not require line of sight and can read over 40 barcodes at once, accelerating order verification while enabling 99.99% inventory visibility.
  • Sustained team communication – Dependable communication systems such as Zebra’s Workforce Connect enable hands-free communication between warehouses and field teams via their preferred mobile device. This reduces communication breakdowns while alerting teams of any sudden changes in real-time.

Starting with the basics

To begin accelerating outbound workflows without compromising order accuracy, SSE Technologies recommends automating repetitive manual tasks through scalable digitization. Solutions incorporating enterprise-ready devices such as Zebra’s rugged mobile computers accomplish this by integrating the following features in the loading dock:

  • Android OS for instant familiarity – Android’s intuitive platform eliminates the need for long training times, allowing teams to become productive within the first days of deployment.
  • Streamlined data capture and computing – By equipping mobile computers and tablets with intelligent scanners, manual data entry is removed from workflows along with increased error risks.
  • Adaptable productivity software – Android’s open ecosystem accommodates new productivity applications to enable faster order verification and loading procedures.

Click here to see how Zebra’s ultra-rugged MC9300 accomplishes it all.

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