Background One of the most distinguished Charter Schools in the United States was challenged with tracking and maintaining visibility of its most valued equipment such as furniture, computers, AV equipment, and books. Each year they were making purchases for a significant number of unaccounted assets that...
RFID (radio frequency identification) is a form of wireless communication that incorporates the use of electromagnetic or electrostatic coupling in the radio frequency portion of the electromagnetic spectrum to uniquely identify an object, animal or person. Use cases for RFID technology include healthcare, manufacturing, inventory...
Stands for "Radio-Frequency Identification." RFID is a system used to track objects, people, or animals using tags that respond to radio waves. RFID tags are integrated circuits that include a small antenna. The are typically small enough that they are not easily noticeable and therefore can be...
When you started your business, you likely had goals and dreams of running the perfect business. It would have all the must-have items, excellent customer service and quick shipping, all wrapped up into one amazing package. As your company has grown, you’ve found it’s been a...
Enterprise asset management (EAM) is the process of managing the lifecycle of physical assets to maximize their use; save money; improve quality and efficiency; and safeguard health, safety and the environment. EAM is mostly used in industries that heavily rely on expensive and complex physical assets,...
warehouse management system (WMS) is software and processes that allow organizations to control and administer warehouse operations from the time goods or materials enter a warehouse until they move out. Operations in a warehouse include inventory management, picking processes and auditing. For example, a WMS can provide...
The evolution of warehouse management systems (WMS) is very similar to that of many other software solutions. Initially a system to control movement and storage of materials within a warehouse, the role of WMS is expanding to including light manufacturing, transportation management, order management, and...
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) have been available since the earliest computer systems allowed simple storage location functionality. Today, WMS systems can be standalone or part of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and can include complex technology such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) and voice recognition. However, the basic...
A manufacturing execution system (MES) is an information system that connects, monitors and controls complex manufacturing systems and data flows on the factory floor. The main goal of an MES is to ensure effective execution of the manufacturing operations and improve production output. An MES helps...
Top 10 Warehouse Management System Software Features One of the most dangerous consequences of poor warehouse management is workplace injury. According to the US Department of Labor, there were five work-related injuries for every 100 full-time employees in 2016. Along with workforce safety, warehouse managers also...
