Taking your warehouse operation to a
wireless, real-time one can drive down costs significantly and improve
quality in the areas of: real-time updating of WMS/Enterprise data vs.
hand keying, increased accuracy of barcode scanning vs. hand
inputting of data, reduction of lost or misplaced inventory, and reduced
wasted people movement.
Dee Electronics Solution Synthesis can
take you to a wireless-enabled warehouse via software and hardware
solutions, as well as consulting and training experience to guide you
through the process. Regardless of the type of WMS (Warehouse
Management System) you have in place, Dee Electronics can configure a
system that integrates to your data and meets or exceeds your goals.
We invite you to visit our live Cedar
Rapids, Iowa Warehouse/Distribution Center environment to demonstrate
the technologies listed below in action in actual application.
Contact us to arrange a visit/tour.
Some examples of wireless warehouse
solution components are:
Automatic Data
Capture
Capture your warehouse data in real-time as it is occurring, for the
ability to track products and information, maintain constant visibility of
your supply chain process pipeline, dramatically reduce or eliminate
manual entry of data to your systems, and increase employee morale with
technology that makes their jobs more appealing and rewarding.
Wireless Mobile Computing and Data
Collection
Capturing data is one aspect of the wireless warehouse. Complete interactivity
and connectivity with the mobile warehouse worker is another.
Mobile Computing/Data Collection is a new dimension of connecting your
warehouse team to the entire backbone of data infrastructure of your
organization. Not only is the wireless mobile connected worker
capturing data in real time while on the move, but they are also receiving
information in real time for which they can make decisions, prioritize
work, or avoid walking somewhere to get the information.
Wired and Wireless Label Printing
In the wireless warehouse a fundamental need is the ability to create
powerful labels, complete with Barcoding and human readable data; and now
RFID capability. Typically the wireless warehouse will have
stationary printers as well as strategically used mobile/wireless
printers. Typically the labels and printers are thought of last
and least important, which is a mistake. Poor quality labels,
unreadable barcodes, and printers not functioning properly can severely
affect the wireless system's effectiveness. Access
Points and Antennas
Radio Frequency (RF) Access points are the true backbone of the wireless
warehouse. High quality and properly installed Access Points and
Antennas allow the wireless system to work correctly, optimize speed, and
reduce or eliminate any down time. Dee can help consult with your
company to determine the quantity, type, placement, and configuration of
your Access Point and Antenna system. RFID
- Radio Frequency Identification
RFID is a newly emerging technology that takes wireless data collection to
a new level. RFID creates a paradigm where the "Tag" on a
package, product, pallet, or other asset, becomes a "traveling
database" which can be read without line of site restrictions that
are present with bar code technology. Additionally, RFID Tags can be
read in multiples of 100+ tags per second. RFID can potentially have
some strategic placement in the wireless warehouse and can compliement,
rather than replace bar code sytems. System
Integration
Dee Electronics has the resources, expertise, and products to help your
company install and integrate a turn-key wireless system for your plant or
warehouse operation. Regardless of your existing systems, Dee will
work with you to identify solutions that can complement your existing
systems investment. Dee Electronics is an Intermec Technologies Premier
Solutions Provider, with access to numerous resources to aid in system
development and integration. |
