Due to the boom in e-commerce, Rofu wanted to be able to act faster, more efficiently and more flexibly in its intralogistics at its Hoppstädten-Weiersbach site. With over 90 stores, the company is one of the leading specialist toy retailers in Germany with a range of 20,000 products. Rofu installed the new Autostore small parts warehouse on a part of the site that had previously been used conventionally. “As we have already had very good experiences with ‘pL-Store’ from Prologistik at our Kornspeicher and Ramstein sites, particularly in terms of process reliability and flexibility, the WMS from the Dortmund intralogistics system house was also the right choice for our central warehouses.” Andreas Trampert, Head of IT at Ro
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Logistics service providers and 3PL providers are also upgrading and investing more in automation and digitalization. There are good reasons for this and modern warehouse management systems (WMS) are proving to be an indispensable artery for rapid and efficient order processing. Logistics service providers and 3PL providers are also upgrading and investing more in automation and digitalization. There are good reasons for this and modern warehouse management systems (WMS) are proving to be an indispensable artery for rapid and efficient order processing. The market demands service quality and speed However, with the growing demands on the quality of the services to be provided by 3PLs (Third Party Logistics) – in terms of speed and reliability – a rethink is taking place. This development is being driven by smaller orders due to the ongoing e-commerce boom. WMS – More than just warehouse management software Consistently implementing multi-channel concepts in both B2C and B2B business, precisely integrating value-added services, guaranteeing traceability, ensuring GDP compliance (GDP = Good Distribution Practice) and operating more sustainably – these challenges can only be met today with the support of a high-performance, standardized and scalable warehouse management system (WMS) that works in online mode or in real … Lire plus
Have you ever wondered where your employees should charge or store their barcode scanners? With the battery charging cabinet from proLogistik, you get a standardized cabinet with enough space for all barcode scanners. The picking equipment is easily and quickly accessible in the loading cabinet. proLogistik has been designing and certifying charging cabinets for barcode scanners for several years and has successfully added them to its product portfolio. All mobile data collection devices (MDCs) are stored in a central location, i.e. in the MDC charging cabinet, and are always ready for the next use with fully charged batteries. The loading cabinet is usually placed near checkrooms and/or punch clocks so that warehouse employees lose less time picking up and putting away work equipment. All MDEs such as barcode scanners from Zebra, Honeywell, etc. as well as smartphone scanners from Linea Pro and even mobile label printers are charged in the battery charging cabinet, which is only connected to the mains with a power cable connection. Highlights of the loading cabinet: Optional: Uninterruptible power supply in the event of a power failure You can customize your battery charging cabinet exactly as you want and/or need it: Enclosure colors, locking system, company … Lire plus
Barcode scanners – also known as barcode scanners – are the fastest way to track processes in the warehouse. How does a barcode scanner work? A barcode scanner is a data capture device that can read and transmit various barcodes. These barcodes are recognized purely optically with either red or infrared light. Each barcode reader consists of the actual reading unit and the downstream decoding unit. How can I reduce costs in the warehouse? You can reduce costs in your warehouse with a barcode scanner. How? With low investment costs and a high return on investment thanks to the excellent cost-benefit ratio between hardware and multifunctional barcode scanners. You can also use a barcode scanner to increase efficiency through the Internet of Things: automated data communication using barcode scanners, RFID and NFC tags and other sensors. A barcode scanner is easy to use The scanners are user-friendly and easy to use. This means that no training is required. Your employees can get started immediately after installing the devices. Which barcode scanner for my company? proLogistik offers various solutions for barcode scanning: Whether industrial, Bluetooth, long-range, ring scanners with 1D or 2D imager, laser or Linea Pro scanning sleeve – we … Lire plus
Every second counts when picking – what are the advantages of picking gloves? The smart wearables from ProGlove are designed for use in industrial environments and are used in manufacturing, production, logistics and retail in particular. In many companies, employees use technology to complete work orders or document process steps, for example. The smart wearables from ProGlove are another way to work hands-free, more efficiently, ergonomically and safely. Employees can conveniently initiate the scanning process and do not have to search for the scanner. How do scan gloves work? Thanks to data transmission at 868 megahertz via an access point and Bluetooth Low Energy, connecting the Plug & Play device to the company network is extremely easy to implement. In combination with tablets, smartphones and other portable devices, employees can work hands-free and without being tied to a station. The 1D and 2D barcode engine is fast and precise. Depending on the application scenario and scan volume, up to 6,000 scans can be performed with one module. The scanning range of up to 150 cm makes the ProGlove glove an ideal scanner for picking applications. With Instant Worker Feedback, employees receive visual, haptic and acoustic feedback after the scan. This … Lire plus