When speaking of dimensioning tools in warehousing, one can rarely miss mentioning static dimensioning systems.
It is true, static dimensioners are quite common in today's warehousing operations.
However, it raises the question: are static dimensioners the sole solution to address the shortcomings of inconsistent and error-prone measuring tapes, or are there alternative approaches worth considering?
Static Dimensioner Use Cases
Static dimensioners are made to retrieve measurements of items, creating an improved alternative to the time-consuming & inconsistent measuring tape.
Warehousing companies resort to static dimensioners to level up their dimensioning and improve other supply chain processes through this data.
Operational in fixed areas, static dimensioners require items to be brought to them for dimensioning, ensuring data capture.
At the same time, companies that use these tools also report limitations like:
- Single Functionality: Static dimensioners’ sole function is only dimensional data capture, limiting their value and versatility.
- Big OR Small: They require separate dimensioners for bigger and smaller sized items, increasing costs considerably.
- No Mobility: Pallets and boxes need to be physically moved to the dimensioning zone, adding extra steps and slowing down processes.
Mobile Solution to Static Challenges
Fortunately, there is an alternative solution – Mobile Dimensioning
Mobile dimensioning measures the length, width, height of SKUs, boxes, pallets, and irregular items, using a mobile device. They solve the limitations of static dimensioners such as:
- Mobility: Mobile dimensioning systems allow you to dimension any item anywhere.
- Versatility: The application allows the user to configure their flow to fit their use case - scan barcodes, dimension items, scan weight, capture photos for quality control, add constraint information for the items (fragile, stackable or not, "this side up" info, and more).
- Integrable: Integrate with your WMS/TMS or ERP system streamlining your data collection and workflow automation efforts.
- Low Threshold / Quick Testing: Sign up, download the app and start dimensioning.
Dimensioning module in the dimensioning app
Mobile dimensioning - a compelling alternative, empowering businesses with greater agility, accuracy, and streamlined workflows.
Interested in knowing how Mobile Dimensioning can work for you? Learn more here!
