Technology Trends in Warehousing Lila Schwarzbach Global Logistics
Technology Trends in Warehousing Lila Schwarzbach Global Logistics Professor Hein Fall, 2009
Because of technology… • Global trade • Consumer buying habits • Service levels • Mergers and Acquisitions
Warehouse Functions • • Receiving Put away Storage Replenishment • Checking • Order selection • Packing and marking • Staging and consolidation
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) • Reduces costs • Improves service levels • Manage the flow of products – Barcode scanners – Mobile computers – RFID • Flawless link
Transportation Management Systems (TMS) • • • Provide efficient transport plans Mode and carrier selection Vehicle load and route optimization Transportation costs Product tracking/visibility Invoicing and booking documents
WMS and TMS • Lack human error • Reduce costs • Improve service levels
Automation • Automated storage retrieval system (AS/RS) – Stack and retrieve loads • Automatic guided vehicles (AGV) – Performs AS/RS • Carousels
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) • Wireless identification and tracking device • Capabilities of RFID • Challenges – Costly – Complicated
Conclusion • Increasing pressures on supply chain and all its functions • Technology is needed
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