Keeping up with the times is an old and well-used trope, but in this age of mobile technology and a cell phone in every pocket, what does modernization mean to you?
Advanced technology has reached a point of financial practicality for many industrial uses. While robots and autonomous AI has yet to achieve wide-spread use, business who are building a new facility from scratch, now has legitimate and viable options for bringing robotics into their day to day operations. The investment to infrastructure is considerable, but savings in labor, time and efficiency over the long haul make it a reasonable option for many new-builds.
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In today’s modern warehouse and delivery operation…
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While complete autonomous robotics may not be the best fit for most businesses, even simple modernization techniques can be a game-changer for your supply-chain operation.
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Faster to Learn
Modern software interfaces utilize intuitive graphic elements that make ramping up new employees much faster and avoid issues of literacy and language.
A picture is worth a thousand words if it helps a new employee better understand how to use his tools. Cellphones have become ubiquitous n today’s society and even if a new employee has difficulty reading, they are most likely fluent in the use of their cellphone. With modern handheld scanners running Android operating systems and looking nearly identical to a cellphone, the comprehension rate for new employees can be nearly obliterated by an icon based interface, just like your new employees cell phone.
Easier to Use
Automated devices and processes reduce manual labor, making it easier for your team to avoid injuries, be productive and stay productive throughout their entire shift.
When a machine breaks down, a new part of a bit or repair and your back up and running, and a back-up machine can be held in storage for just such an eventuality. People are a much more precious resource and only source of knowledge and ideas. Making things easier for your team physically, provides endless benefits emotionally and mentally.
Better Paths to Improvement
Tracking data provides you with metrics that show areas in need of improvement or likely to create a block to worker productivity. Smart decisions begin with good data.
You don’t know what you don’t know. Having inside information can make the difference between a wise investment and a waste of capital. Performance metrics captured by digital devices are your source for the most inside of all information. Once you know where you’re weak, you can work to build up those areas to better perform.
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