Tori Belle increases fulfilment efficiency by 25%

Tori Belle Cosmetics has improved its fulfilment efficiency rate by 25% since implementing the technologically advanced SnapFulfil cloud-based WMS.

The Seattle-based beauty leader, famous for its magnetic eyeliner application (under the LashLiner brand) that founder Laura Hunter invented, managed to grow by four times in 2020, during the pandemic, with SnapFulfil helping the company to execute and meet evolving customer demands.

Ease of integration with its Shopify platform and NetSuite ERP system, plus user-friendliness for management and staff alike, has also helped smooth the transition from paper to digital, with SnapFulfil bringing Tori Belle’s operations in line with its increased scale in each market segment.

Matthew Suarez, VP Global Distribution for Tori Belle Cosmetics, said: “Its solid, flexible and reliable software had a very positive impact on our team’s productivity. SnapFulfil provides that unique combination of cutting-edge technology, dedicated people operations and a business model that is adaptable for a company (of any size) that wants to pivot and expand rapidly.”

The company saw SnapFulfil as the best WMS option to control all-important labour costs for its aggressive expansion of operations, number of warehouses and associates, as well as a strategic partner enabling organisational growth. It also needed to streamline and structure operations as quickly as possible and achieve much greater visibility in fulfilment and order processing.

Tori Belle Cosmetics is now looking to expand its distribution footprint internationally – starting with a hub in the Midlands, UK – but efficiently and “without rebuilding the wheel” for each market. Suarez adds: “SnapFulfil will play a major part, because of its agility and multi-site capabilities and we look forward to our continued collaboration as we scale from a medium to large organisation.”

 

Tori Belle increases fulfilment efficiency by 25%

Tori Belle Cosmetics has improved its fulfilment efficiency rate by 25% since implementing the technologically advanced SnapFulfil cloud-based WMS.

The Seattle-based beauty leader, famous for its magnetic eyeliner application (under the LashLiner brand) that founder Laura Hunter invented, managed to grow by four times in 2020, during the pandemic, with SnapFulfil helping the company to execute and meet evolving customer demands.

Ease of integration with its Shopify platform and NetSuite ERP system, plus user-friendliness for management and staff alike, has also helped smooth the transition from paper to digital, with SnapFulfil bringing Tori Belle’s operations in line with its increased scale in each market segment.

Matthew Suarez, VP Global Distribution for Tori Belle Cosmetics, said: “Its solid, flexible and reliable software had a very positive impact on our team’s productivity. SnapFulfil provides that unique combination of cutting-edge technology, dedicated people operations and a business model that is adaptable for a company (of any size) that wants to pivot and expand rapidly.”

The company saw SnapFulfil as the best WMS option to control all-important labour costs for its aggressive expansion of operations, number of warehouses and associates, as well as a strategic partner enabling organisational growth. It also needed to streamline and structure operations as quickly as possible and achieve much greater visibility in fulfilment and order processing.

Tori Belle Cosmetics is now looking to expand its distribution footprint internationally – starting with a hub in the Midlands, UK – but efficiently and “without rebuilding the wheel” for each market. Suarez adds: “SnapFulfil will play a major part, because of its agility and multi-site capabilities and we look forward to our continued collaboration as we scale from a medium to large organisation.”

 

Warehouse Partners stages Pallite storage open days

Warehouse Partners, a leading supplier of labelling and warehouse solutions to the suppliers of storage and material handling equipment, is staging a series of open days to showcase its versatile Pallite Pix storage solution.

Pallite Pix is a range of flexible, lightweight and durable storage systems, specially designed to consolidate pick locations. By utilising the between-pallet space the system enables operators to maximise the available space they have in their warehouse, helping them store more product and improve their pick efficiency.

The system incorporates easy-to-fit interchangeable dividers that can be designed around a specific product. Pick positions are available in 12-, 16- or 32-compartment configurations, helping to reduce pick times and walk sequences, and accompanied by suitable identification labels, the system enables operators to easily locate product.

The durable honeycomb construction walls and reinforced edges help to protect stock from damage and pickers from injury, while each Pallite Pix storage unit can hold up to 500kg of product. Despite the lightweight nature of the product, it is strong enough to be moved by a forklift, even when full.

To support the sustainability requirements of the modern warehouse, the Pallite Pix product is also 100% recyclable and made from responsibly sourced materials.

Chris Hopkirk, Sales Director, Warehouse Partners, said: “We made Pallite Pix the subject of one of our product webinars earlier this year and the feedback we received was very positive. Many people said they would like to see a live demonstration of the product, so we have responded their requests by organising these open days.

“I’ll be joined by David Rose of Pallite, who co-presented the webinar with me, and we’ll be showcasing the system and answering any questions people may have. Anyone who has customers planning a major warehouse project or looking to improve their fulfilment operations should not miss this opportunity to see this game changing system.”

Suppliers specifying the Pallite Pix system to their customers have reported very positive results, with several placing repeat orders based on the strong performance of the product.

Eurocell, a leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of uPVC windows, doors, conservatories and roofline products, installed the system at its new national distribution centre earlier this year. Quickline was the Warehouse Partners distributor working with Eurocell on the DC installation.

Tim Robins, Contract Project Manager at Eurocell, said: “We were delighted with Warehouse Partners’ recommendation of Pallite Pix. The system has helped to overhaul our picking operation and improve the productivity of our new warehouse no end.”

The first Open Day takes place at Warehouse Partners’ national headquarters, Unit 3, Easter Court, Warrington, WA5 7ZB between 10am and 3pm on Wednesday 10th November. This will be followed on Tuesday 16th November, with the second Open Day. This event is being staged at the headquarters of First Class Safety, Swift House, Cosford Lane, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1QN.

“We have staged one event in the North West and one in a central location to offer people the broadest choice of venue. Hopefully, this will help people decide which event best suits them,” added Hopkirk.

Each day will be split between morning and afternoon demonstrations, while there will be product samples available to take away, along with data sheets describing the Pallite Pix system in more detail.

CLICK HERE to register for one of the Open Days.

Warehouse Partners stages Pallite storage open days

Warehouse Partners, a leading supplier of labelling and warehouse solutions to the suppliers of storage and material handling equipment, is staging a series of open days to showcase its versatile Pallite Pix storage solution.

Pallite Pix is a range of flexible, lightweight and durable storage systems, specially designed to consolidate pick locations. By utilising the between-pallet space the system enables operators to maximise the available space they have in their warehouse, helping them store more product and improve their pick efficiency.

The system incorporates easy-to-fit interchangeable dividers that can be designed around a specific product. Pick positions are available in 12-, 16- or 32-compartment configurations, helping to reduce pick times and walk sequences, and accompanied by suitable identification labels, the system enables operators to easily locate product.

The durable honeycomb construction walls and reinforced edges help to protect stock from damage and pickers from injury, while each Pallite Pix storage unit can hold up to 500kg of product. Despite the lightweight nature of the product, it is strong enough to be moved by a forklift, even when full.

To support the sustainability requirements of the modern warehouse, the Pallite Pix product is also 100% recyclable and made from responsibly sourced materials.

Chris Hopkirk, Sales Director, Warehouse Partners, said: “We made Pallite Pix the subject of one of our product webinars earlier this year and the feedback we received was very positive. Many people said they would like to see a live demonstration of the product, so we have responded their requests by organising these open days.

“I’ll be joined by David Rose of Pallite, who co-presented the webinar with me, and we’ll be showcasing the system and answering any questions people may have. Anyone who has customers planning a major warehouse project or looking to improve their fulfilment operations should not miss this opportunity to see this game changing system.”

Suppliers specifying the Pallite Pix system to their customers have reported very positive results, with several placing repeat orders based on the strong performance of the product.

Eurocell, a leading manufacturer, distributor and recycler of uPVC windows, doors, conservatories and roofline products, installed the system at its new national distribution centre earlier this year. Quickline was the Warehouse Partners distributor working with Eurocell on the DC installation.

Tim Robins, Contract Project Manager at Eurocell, said: “We were delighted with Warehouse Partners’ recommendation of Pallite Pix. The system has helped to overhaul our picking operation and improve the productivity of our new warehouse no end.”

The first Open Day takes place at Warehouse Partners’ national headquarters, Unit 3, Easter Court, Warrington, WA5 7ZB between 10am and 3pm on Wednesday 10th November. This will be followed on Tuesday 16th November, with the second Open Day. This event is being staged at the headquarters of First Class Safety, Swift House, Cosford Lane, Swift Valley Industrial Estate, Rugby CV21 1QN.

“We have staged one event in the North West and one in a central location to offer people the broadest choice of venue. Hopefully, this will help people decide which event best suits them,” added Hopkirk.

Each day will be split between morning and afternoon demonstrations, while there will be product samples available to take away, along with data sheets describing the Pallite Pix system in more detail.

CLICK HERE to register for one of the Open Days.

IPP launches campaign to cut carbon emissions

Pallet pool provider IPP has pledged to play its part in preventing empty running by launching an educational campaign targeting UK hauliers, retailers and the entire supply chain within the FMCG markets.

The campaign, called It’s What’s Inside That Matters, has been developed alongside the many other collaborative solutions IPP offers, but focuses on empty running. Working in such turbulent times, IPP understands that maximising all empty trailers is imperative. This campaign seeks to show how the solutions that IPP employ ensure supply chains can continue to run seamlessly, leading to a more efficient and sustainable way of working. A reduction of empty vehicles significantly reduces the amount of carbon emitted and supports IPP’s commitments towards a sustainable future.

As part of the campaign, IPP is running a competition to thank customers and the haulier heroes who the industry relies on. To do this, 500 free IPP branded mugs are being given away and placed inside delivery vehicles nationwide. Hauliers who find an IPP mug are then invited to show their support to prevent empty running by entering IPP’s competition. Anyone else who would like to enter is also welcomed to get involved by following the below instructions.

To enter, entrants will need to take a photo with their free IPP branded mug or any other IPP branded item they may own, follow the IPP Pooling page on LinkedIn and then tag the photo with #ItsWhatsInsideThatMatters and @IPP-Pooling. The best photos will win either the top prize of a 102cm toy IPP 12v lorry, which is ideal for the next generation of hauliers, or one of two £25 Greggs vouchers. The deadline for all entries is 12th December 2021*.

Shelley Harris, commercial director at IPP, said: “Empty running is an issue throughout the supply chain – it is inefficient, costly, and ultimately doesn’t positively contribute towards sustainability targets.

“We are committed to raising awareness that throughout the supply chain we can achieve more by working together. It’s critical to ensure we are maintaining and promoting strong communication in the ever changing fast paced networks. Eliminating empty running is greatly beneficial for not only the businesses but also the environment.

“As well as the promotional engagement with our customers through the giveaways and social media competition, three of our partners are now out on the road with specially branded It’s What’s Inside That Matters curtains on their vehicles. These not only look amazing and will remind others of our campaign message, but they demonstrate the value we place on working in partnership with others to make a real difference to the supply chain.”

Keith Clark at Clark Transport Ltd/UKPC (UK Pallet Collections Ltd) said: “There is a growing awareness in the industry that something needs to be done to prevent empty running and we are delighted to be working in partnership with IPP and to proudly have the campaign promoted on our curtain. We would encourage other hauliers to join us in working with retailers to prevent empty running as it’s beneficial to everyone.”

In addition to Clark Transport, key partners, Hawkins Logistics and Robert M Lawson are also backing the campaign with their customer lorries already on the road across the country.

* The competition is open to UK, 18+ only. Enter by 23:59 on 12.12.2021 by following the steps. Prizes: 1 x IPP branded licensed 12v Mercedes-Benz ride on lorry, 2x £25 Greggs gift cards. Max 1 prize per person.

 

IPP launches campaign to cut carbon emissions

Pallet pool provider IPP has pledged to play its part in preventing empty running by launching an educational campaign targeting UK hauliers, retailers and the entire supply chain within the FMCG markets.

The campaign, called It’s What’s Inside That Matters, has been developed alongside the many other collaborative solutions IPP offers, but focuses on empty running. Working in such turbulent times, IPP understands that maximising all empty trailers is imperative. This campaign seeks to show how the solutions that IPP employ ensure supply chains can continue to run seamlessly, leading to a more efficient and sustainable way of working. A reduction of empty vehicles significantly reduces the amount of carbon emitted and supports IPP’s commitments towards a sustainable future.

As part of the campaign, IPP is running a competition to thank customers and the haulier heroes who the industry relies on. To do this, 500 free IPP branded mugs are being given away and placed inside delivery vehicles nationwide. Hauliers who find an IPP mug are then invited to show their support to prevent empty running by entering IPP’s competition. Anyone else who would like to enter is also welcomed to get involved by following the below instructions.

To enter, entrants will need to take a photo with their free IPP branded mug or any other IPP branded item they may own, follow the IPP Pooling page on LinkedIn and then tag the photo with #ItsWhatsInsideThatMatters and @IPP-Pooling. The best photos will win either the top prize of a 102cm toy IPP 12v lorry, which is ideal for the next generation of hauliers, or one of two £25 Greggs vouchers. The deadline for all entries is 12th December 2021*.

Shelley Harris, commercial director at IPP, said: “Empty running is an issue throughout the supply chain – it is inefficient, costly, and ultimately doesn’t positively contribute towards sustainability targets.

“We are committed to raising awareness that throughout the supply chain we can achieve more by working together. It’s critical to ensure we are maintaining and promoting strong communication in the ever changing fast paced networks. Eliminating empty running is greatly beneficial for not only the businesses but also the environment.

“As well as the promotional engagement with our customers through the giveaways and social media competition, three of our partners are now out on the road with specially branded It’s What’s Inside That Matters curtains on their vehicles. These not only look amazing and will remind others of our campaign message, but they demonstrate the value we place on working in partnership with others to make a real difference to the supply chain.”

Keith Clark at Clark Transport Ltd/UKPC (UK Pallet Collections Ltd) said: “There is a growing awareness in the industry that something needs to be done to prevent empty running and we are delighted to be working in partnership with IPP and to proudly have the campaign promoted on our curtain. We would encourage other hauliers to join us in working with retailers to prevent empty running as it’s beneficial to everyone.”

In addition to Clark Transport, key partners, Hawkins Logistics and Robert M Lawson are also backing the campaign with their customer lorries already on the road across the country.

* The competition is open to UK, 18+ only. Enter by 23:59 on 12.12.2021 by following the steps. Prizes: 1 x IPP branded licensed 12v Mercedes-Benz ride on lorry, 2x £25 Greggs gift cards. Max 1 prize per person.

 

Invar to offer HAI Robotics’ ACR systems

Invar Group a leader in advanced warehouse automation, has entered into a partnership agreement with global robotic systems manufacturer HAI Robotics to include the manufacturer’s cutting-edge Autonomous Case-handling Robotic (ACR) systems as part of the Invar solutions suite for customers in the UK, Europe and the USA.

HAI Robotics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ACRs used in order picking, put-away and dispatch operations, while Invar Group has a global network of high-profile customers in sectors such as ecommerce, retail, pharmaceuticals, FMCG and manufacturing. Invar Group is widely recognised for its highly versatile in-house developed warehouse management and control software suit, IWS, and its comprehensive design and integration capabilities for advanced automated warehouse solutions.

Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration, says: “These are exciting times, robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse. Their flexibility, scalability and low-Capex appeal offers huge advantages over fixed solutions. HAI Robotics has a fantastic range of intelligent ACRs, well suited to the varied demands of fulfilment applications, and so we are delighted to include HAI Robotics’ advanced ACRs in our fast-expanding solutions suite.”

HAI Robotics launched its first ACR system, the HAIPICK, in 2015 and has since developed a family of mobile robots with the ability to carry cartons as well as individual totes, offering the capability to bring multiple cases to pickers or conveyors in one movement. The autonomous order-picking robots can pick and place totes or cartons on shelves up to 7m high and are able to carry up to eight loads at a time, offering a continuous feed for goods-to-person picking stations.

The HAIPICK solution can quickly transform the performance of a warehouse, increasing storage density by 80–130% and improving operational efficiency by over 300% compared with a manual process.

Kane Luo, Vice President of sales for HAI Robotics, says: “The partnership will be able to offer warehouse operators a unique and innovative solution that delivers higher fulfilment volumes, at lower operation costs and with better distribution efficiency.”

The HAI Pick system has been installed in applications across ecommerce, 3PL, apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine and other industries. Over 2,000 HAIPICK robots have been deployed in more than 200 ongoing projects worldwide. The latest application of the technology at Australia’s largest online book retailer, Booktopia, has boosted picking and dispatch efficiency by 800% at the company’s 14,000 sq m distribution centre at Lidcombe, New South Wales.

Invar to offer HAI Robotics’ ACR systems

Invar Group a leader in advanced warehouse automation, has entered into a partnership agreement with global robotic systems manufacturer HAI Robotics to include the manufacturer’s cutting-edge Autonomous Case-handling Robotic (ACR) systems as part of the Invar solutions suite for customers in the UK, Europe and the USA.

HAI Robotics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of ACRs used in order picking, put-away and dispatch operations, while Invar Group has a global network of high-profile customers in sectors such as ecommerce, retail, pharmaceuticals, FMCG and manufacturing. Invar Group is widely recognised for its highly versatile in-house developed warehouse management and control software suit, IWS, and its comprehensive design and integration capabilities for advanced automated warehouse solutions.

Craig Whitehouse, Managing Director of Invar Integration, says: “These are exciting times, robotics has transformed automation in the warehouse. Their flexibility, scalability and low-Capex appeal offers huge advantages over fixed solutions. HAI Robotics has a fantastic range of intelligent ACRs, well suited to the varied demands of fulfilment applications, and so we are delighted to include HAI Robotics’ advanced ACRs in our fast-expanding solutions suite.”

HAI Robotics launched its first ACR system, the HAIPICK, in 2015 and has since developed a family of mobile robots with the ability to carry cartons as well as individual totes, offering the capability to bring multiple cases to pickers or conveyors in one movement. The autonomous order-picking robots can pick and place totes or cartons on shelves up to 7m high and are able to carry up to eight loads at a time, offering a continuous feed for goods-to-person picking stations.

The HAIPICK solution can quickly transform the performance of a warehouse, increasing storage density by 80–130% and improving operational efficiency by over 300% compared with a manual process.

Kane Luo, Vice President of sales for HAI Robotics, says: “The partnership will be able to offer warehouse operators a unique and innovative solution that delivers higher fulfilment volumes, at lower operation costs and with better distribution efficiency.”

The HAI Pick system has been installed in applications across ecommerce, 3PL, apparel, electronics, energy, manufacturing, medicine and other industries. Over 2,000 HAIPICK robots have been deployed in more than 200 ongoing projects worldwide. The latest application of the technology at Australia’s largest online book retailer, Booktopia, has boosted picking and dispatch efficiency by 800% at the company’s 14,000 sq m distribution centre at Lidcombe, New South Wales.

DENSO solutions help digitalise logistics

Due to the corona pandemic, logistics has to master its greatest challenges. Innovative technology from DENSO Wave Europe makes logistics processes leaner, faster and more efficient.

Logistics is under massive pressure: On the one hand, the industry has good growth prospects due to the corona-related growth in e-commerce. On the other hand, however, it has to meet increased customer demands and at the same time master the digitalisation.

The current study “Mobilising the Delivery Workforce: The State of Mobile Technologies in Transport and Logistics 2021” by Arlington Research shows that mobile-first technologies will play a key role in the delivery of goods in the final delivery area. 70% of those questioned are of this opinion. Almost half of the respondents also stated that technologies for implementing the mobile-first strategy will play the most important role in accelerating delivery processes.

DENSO Wave Europe, part of the Toyota Group, knows the challenges in logistics and the competitive pressure, which is increased by globalisation but also the call for more digitalisation. In logistics, it is also important to transport goods safely and just-in-time over ever longer distances.

“Transparent processes show potential for optimisation in logistics,” says Dirk Gelbrich, General Manager Technical Department at DENSO Wave Europe. “The Auto-ID solutions, handheld terminals and scanners as well as wearables from DENSO record data from picking to delivery. In this way, they provide essential information within the supply chain in order to make processes comprehensible and measurable,” he explains.

RFID technology also plays a key role in the digitalisation of the logistics industry. RFID ensures that processes along the supply chain become leaner, faster, and more efficient. Information on how DENSO Wave Europe can contribute to overcoming current and future challenges in logistics with its handheld terminals, scanners, wearables, RFID readers, and Auto-ID solutions, can be found here: https://www.denso-wave.eu/en/industries/transport-logistics.html

Logistics benefit from RFID devices and IoT solutions

In the future, it will become more and more important to accelerate delivery processes. In the above-mentioned study, 40% of the respondents said they want to invest in technology that accelerates deliveries. RFID readers are ideally suited for these projects as they help logisticians accelerate their processes and work more efficiently.

The RFID scanners from DENSO Wave Europe offer outstanding reading speed and robustness – a decisive advantage for logistics, but also for warehouse management and transport.

“With RFID, processes along the supply chain can be optimised. Additionally, inventory surpluses and shortages in the warehouse can be avoided with RFID and the appropriate mobile data collection devices. If logisticians can record accurate inventory data along their supply chain, a basic problem has already been solved and further optimisations to accelerate the processes can follow,” says Gelbrich, explaining the advantages of RFID when digitalising logistics.

The UR40 RFID reader from DENSO, for example, can read 700 RFID tags per second. This makes the RFID reader one of the fastest in the industry.

Another result of the study is that 80% of the transport and logistics companies surveyed are planning significant investments in technologies such as mobile devices, wearables or IoT devices and IoT solutions.

DENSO Wave Europe is also very well positioned in the field of IoT solutions and, with the ORiN IoT data management platform, offers an ideal tool for logistics and transport companies. “Practically speaking, it is not that simple to create a data-networked environment in a company,” says Gelbrich. For a smart factory, however, the technology to connect devices within the facility and to collect data from these devices for analysis purposes is essential.

“DENSO offers ORiN as the best solution. It is our IoT data management platform, which provides a middleware with which information from various automation devices can be collected more efficiently. The data can then be shared with other systems and cloud solutions,” says Gelbrich. Data can be freely forwarded and transformed between all connected devices and software systems and further steps can be planned accordingly.

ORiN can be used, for example, in the production sector for process optimisation, condition monitoring, and production control. Collected data can be viewed using built-in data analysis and display tools. “The logisticians are faced with the great challenge of having to make their own company processes faster and more efficient – a huge long-term task. But it can be mastered with DENSO Wave Europe, RFID, and innovative IoT solutions,” summarises Gelbrich.

Further information on the RFID scanners and IoT solutions from DENSO Wave Europe, and how companies can optimise processes in logistics, transport, and warehouse management, is available HERE.

For the European market, DENSO Wave Europe is the contact point for all enquiries on RFID, QR Codes, mobile data collection, handheld terminals, and scanners. The durable and robust terminals and scanners manufactured by DENSO are to be found in storage, logistics, at the POS, in production, and field & sales automation applications.

Short and informative video clips about the terminals, scanners, and solutions from DENSO Wave Europe can now be viewed on YouTube. The clips include the 20th anniversary of the QR Code, a company presentation, and introductions to the various devices for mobile data capture such as the BHT-1500, BHT-1400 and the GT20 scanner.

 

 

DENSO solutions help digitalise logistics

Due to the corona pandemic, logistics has to master its greatest challenges. Innovative technology from DENSO Wave Europe makes logistics processes leaner, faster and more efficient.

Logistics is under massive pressure: On the one hand, the industry has good growth prospects due to the corona-related growth in e-commerce. On the other hand, however, it has to meet increased customer demands and at the same time master the digitalisation.

The current study “Mobilising the Delivery Workforce: The State of Mobile Technologies in Transport and Logistics 2021” by Arlington Research shows that mobile-first technologies will play a key role in the delivery of goods in the final delivery area. 70% of those questioned are of this opinion. Almost half of the respondents also stated that technologies for implementing the mobile-first strategy will play the most important role in accelerating delivery processes.

DENSO Wave Europe, part of the Toyota Group, knows the challenges in logistics and the competitive pressure, which is increased by globalisation but also the call for more digitalisation. In logistics, it is also important to transport goods safely and just-in-time over ever longer distances.

“Transparent processes show potential for optimisation in logistics,” says Dirk Gelbrich, General Manager Technical Department at DENSO Wave Europe. “The Auto-ID solutions, handheld terminals and scanners as well as wearables from DENSO record data from picking to delivery. In this way, they provide essential information within the supply chain in order to make processes comprehensible and measurable,” he explains.

RFID technology also plays a key role in the digitalisation of the logistics industry. RFID ensures that processes along the supply chain become leaner, faster, and more efficient. Information on how DENSO Wave Europe can contribute to overcoming current and future challenges in logistics with its handheld terminals, scanners, wearables, RFID readers, and Auto-ID solutions, can be found here: https://www.denso-wave.eu/en/industries/transport-logistics.html

Logistics benefit from RFID devices and IoT solutions

In the future, it will become more and more important to accelerate delivery processes. In the above-mentioned study, 40% of the respondents said they want to invest in technology that accelerates deliveries. RFID readers are ideally suited for these projects as they help logisticians accelerate their processes and work more efficiently.

The RFID scanners from DENSO Wave Europe offer outstanding reading speed and robustness – a decisive advantage for logistics, but also for warehouse management and transport.

“With RFID, processes along the supply chain can be optimised. Additionally, inventory surpluses and shortages in the warehouse can be avoided with RFID and the appropriate mobile data collection devices. If logisticians can record accurate inventory data along their supply chain, a basic problem has already been solved and further optimisations to accelerate the processes can follow,” says Gelbrich, explaining the advantages of RFID when digitalising logistics.

The UR40 RFID reader from DENSO, for example, can read 700 RFID tags per second. This makes the RFID reader one of the fastest in the industry.

Another result of the study is that 80% of the transport and logistics companies surveyed are planning significant investments in technologies such as mobile devices, wearables or IoT devices and IoT solutions.

DENSO Wave Europe is also very well positioned in the field of IoT solutions and, with the ORiN IoT data management platform, offers an ideal tool for logistics and transport companies. “Practically speaking, it is not that simple to create a data-networked environment in a company,” says Gelbrich. For a smart factory, however, the technology to connect devices within the facility and to collect data from these devices for analysis purposes is essential.

“DENSO offers ORiN as the best solution. It is our IoT data management platform, which provides a middleware with which information from various automation devices can be collected more efficiently. The data can then be shared with other systems and cloud solutions,” says Gelbrich. Data can be freely forwarded and transformed between all connected devices and software systems and further steps can be planned accordingly.

ORiN can be used, for example, in the production sector for process optimisation, condition monitoring, and production control. Collected data can be viewed using built-in data analysis and display tools. “The logisticians are faced with the great challenge of having to make their own company processes faster and more efficient – a huge long-term task. But it can be mastered with DENSO Wave Europe, RFID, and innovative IoT solutions,” summarises Gelbrich.

Further information on the RFID scanners and IoT solutions from DENSO Wave Europe, and how companies can optimise processes in logistics, transport, and warehouse management, is available HERE.

For the European market, DENSO Wave Europe is the contact point for all enquiries on RFID, QR Codes, mobile data collection, handheld terminals, and scanners. The durable and robust terminals and scanners manufactured by DENSO are to be found in storage, logistics, at the POS, in production, and field & sales automation applications.

Short and informative video clips about the terminals, scanners, and solutions from DENSO Wave Europe can now be viewed on YouTube. The clips include the 20th anniversary of the QR Code, a company presentation, and introductions to the various devices for mobile data capture such as the BHT-1500, BHT-1400 and the GT20 scanner.

 

 

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