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E-Commerce Industry
Achieve on-time order fulfillment or lose customers
With an uptick in online orders and expectations of same-day delivery, the pressure is on for e-commerce and retail fulfillment businesses.
Standard won’t cut it anymore. It’s time for material handling solutions engineered to boost productivity, reduce downtime and enhance operational safety – so you can keep orders flowing and your customers coming back. Is your business making the cut?
With a few solutions, you can get even more out of your operation, streamlining processes and keeping your warehouse running smoothly.
We’re the experts at helping you make the most of your warehouse space. Give us a call to see how we can help.
Challenges In E-Commerce Fulfillment
E-commerce and consumer preferences have reshaped the retail landscape. To stay relevant, you must adjust or face extinction. In this rapidly changing industry you must stay on top of challenges like:
» Ever-Increasing Fulfillment Expectations
To beat the competition and keep costs down, invest in products that drive speed and agility.
» Increasing Pick Accuracy
Reduce mis-picks by focusing on ergonomics so employees are comfortable and focused.
Deploy pick assist systems and automated storage and retrieval systems to accelerate accuracy and returns processing.
» SKU Proliferation
Optimize access to faster-moving SKUs, like putting them on easy-to-reach shelves.
- Make the most of your space with the right racking systems
- Use variable height picking processes to increase SKU capacity
- Place slower-moving SKUs above faster-moving ones for efficient access
- Add case flow lanes to pick lines to accommodate more SKUs
» Retaining Top Labor
Trying to fill open position with qualified labor is tough.
- Keep employees engaged with ongoing training
- Redirect workers to more value-added tasks by deploying robotic solutions
- Offer advanced ergonomic lift truck solutions to reduce musculoskeletal problems
- Use telematics to simplify checklists and reinforce positive behavior
» Keeping Up With Seasonal Demand
Ease the burden of constant monitoring capacity and plan ahead.
- Count on rental equipment for seasonal surges in orders
- Ensure your equipment is working properly to avoid downtime
Products & Equipment to Streamline E-Commerce
Also known as “cherry pickers” because they allow you to reach exactly where you need to go. Your operators can easily get to the products needed for an order and transfer them to a pallet for next steps.
With a variety of options available, a pallet mover can help you quickly move heavy pallets exactly where you need them to go.
Optimize your warehouse space to accommodate more SKUs and more aisles. With narrow aisle forklifts you can still safely get to the items in an order.
With the advancements in robotics, this investment will pay for itself. Increase throughput, reduce accidents and free up your employees for more valuable tasks.
Keeping Your Equipment Running is Critical to Getting Orders Filled On Time
Equipment uptime equals revenue growth and order fulfillment. Make sure your equipment is ready to go with regular maintenance. Need a spare part or emergency repair? We’ve got you covered with our selection of thousands of parts in stock and expert technicians.
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