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Digital Technology for Effective Warehousing

When it comes to warehouse management, constant evaluation and adoption of crucial technologies are critical to improve profitability and stay competitive. Today, warehouse managers have a wide array of technologies to choose from as they strive to reduce costs, improve efficiency and streamline operations. They must ensure that goods, materials, and products flow effortlessly by optimizing their warehouse operations using warehouse technologies. What are some of the latest technologies being used in warehouse management today?

Some of the technologies used in warehousing include RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Tracking, Multi-Modal Technology, Voice Directed Warehouse, IoT (Internet of Things), Drones, Robotics, and Warehouse Robotics Technology.

RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) Tracking

For forklift enthusiasts, the digital age has some cutting-edge technologies as well. According to Inbound Logistics, The RFID system saves on labor costs because workers no longer need to manually scan bar codes to identify pallets. RFID or Radio Frequency Identification is a prototypical material handling apparatus.


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Eddie Kek Chun Beng
Eddie Kek Chun Beng
Eddie Kek Chun Beng has substantive years of experiences in the field of logistics and warehouse management, specifically in the Aerospace sector. He is a member of the Singapore Institute of Purchasing and Materials Management (SIPMM). Eddie holds the Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management (DLSM) from SIPMM. He completed a leadership course, the Advanced Diploma in Logistics and Supply Management (ADLSM), in April 2019 at SIPMM Institute.
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