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Automated Warehouse Systems – 5 Benefits for Your Business

Marco Prüglmeier July 18, 2023
Automated Warehouse Systems – 5 Benefits for Your Business

A comprehensive guide to automated warehouse systems and how to make a well-informed decision about warehouse automation that gives your business a competitive advantage.

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Warehouse Systems vs. Automated Warehouse Systems

Warehouse systems can be found in almost every company. In most cases, they play a subordinate role. Inefficiencies and their consequences only come to light when costs explode or scarce skilled workers leave the company due to poor working conditions. Automated warehouse systems can be a decisive factor in your company’s success. Compared to conventional, manual warehouse systems, they offer numerous advantages – particularly when it comes to the efficiency and productivity of warehousing and inventory management. In the following article, we explain the specific benefits that automated warehouse systems can offer your business. We also highlight that automation does not always have to be complex or high-risk – it can be straightforward and implemented within just a few weeks. Fight the inefficiency monster in your warehouse and become part of a competitive business environment of tomorrow.

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Benefit 1: Maximising Storage Capacity

An automated warehouse allows you to make optimal use of the available storage space. By deploying automation solutions such as stacker cranes, shuttle systems, or a storage cube like AutoStore, you can use the warehouse space efficiently and maximise storage capacity. This leads to better utilisation of the available footprint and enables you to store more products in the same area. The space freed up can be used for value-adding activities such as picking or packing.

Benefit 2: Improved Inventory Management

Automating warehouse processes enables more precise and efficient inventory management. By using automated warehouse systems to capture and track stock, you can achieve automated inventory management and obtain accurate information on stock levels, storage locations, and availability. This helps you maintain a clear overview of your inventory, avoid bottlenecks, and ensure effective replenishment. As a result, you prevent stock-outs and increase customer satisfaction. With the introduction of NoyesStorage, you receive integrated warehouse management software and can immediately benefit from these advantages.

Benefit 3: Accelerated Picking and Order Fulfilment

Automated warehouse systems enable faster picking and order fulfilment. With automated systems such as pick-to-light or voice-picking, orders can be processed more efficiently. Automated picking reduces error rates and accelerates the dispatch process, resulting in faster delivery to customers. Compared to manual systems, automated systems enable up to 40% more picks per picker, delivering a significant boost in efficiency.

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Benefit 4: Reduction of Errors and Damage

Automated warehouse systems and the automation of warehouse processes minimise human error and reduce the risk of damage during warehouse operations. Such a system operates with precision and reliability, significantly lowering the likelihood of mistakes and product damage. This leads to higher quality of stored goods and improves customer satisfaction.

Benefit 5: Efficient Warehouse Organisation

Automation enables efficient organisation of goods within the warehouse. Through the use of automated sorting systems and intelligent warehouse management systems, products can be strategically placed and organised according to specific criteria. This simplifies access to goods and reduces search and retrieval times. A well-organised warehouse structure optimises processes and increases the efficiency of warehouse operations.

Warehouse Systems vs. Automated Warehouse Systems – Conclusion

Automated warehouse systems offer a wide range of benefits that help your business improve warehouse management, increase efficiency, and gain competitive advantages. By implementing automated warehouse systems, you can maximise storage capacity, optimise inventory management, accelerate picking and order fulfilment, reduce errors and damage, and ensure efficient warehouse organisation.

Marco Prüglmeier

Author – Marco Prüglmeier

CEO @ Noyes Technologies

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