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Warehouse Layout Mapping Explained: Improving Picking Performance

Summary (TL;DR) Picking efficiency in warehouses depends heavily on layout details. A digital warehouse map captures aisles, racks, movement rules, and constraints, giving optimization software the...

How to Reduce Warehouse Travel: Increasing Order Picking Efficiency with Warehous Optimization Software

Summary (TL;DR) Picking drives ~50–60% of warehouse labor cost, and much of that spend is lost to travel between pick faces. While automation can help, its ROI is mixed, especially for 3PLs and...

What is Warehouse Optimization Software (WOS): Difference Between Warehouse Management System (WMS)

Summary Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are used to organize and control the daily work inside a warehouse or distribution center. Their main job is to track when inventory arrives and leaves,...

Optioryx: Mobile Dimensioning System Alternative to Cubiscan

Optioryx vs Cubiscan: Comparing Mobile and Static Dimensioning Solutions In warehouse operations, accurate item master data is the main building block. Without dimensional data, operations & systems...

How to Prepare for Warehouse Peak Season

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, the holiday shopping rush, and the back-to-school season. These are some of the periods when warehouses face heightened volumes in orders.