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How can you use automation to make your warehouse safer?

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Warehouse safety is a crucial aspect of logistics management, as it affects the well-being of workers, the efficiency of operations, and the reputation of the business. However, traditional warehouse practices can involve many risks, such as manual handling, falls, collisions, and exposure to hazardous substances. How can you use automation to make your warehouse safer? Here are some ways to leverage technology to reduce human error, improve visibility, and enhance productivity.

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Shoaib Afridhi Syed, CSCP

BASF | MIT | OMP Consulting | APICS CSCP | Supply Chain Digital Transformation
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1 Automate repetitive tasks

One of the main benefits of automation is that it can handle repetitive, tedious, and physically demanding tasks that can cause fatigue, injury, or boredom for workers. For example, you can use automated guided vehicles (AGVs) to transport goods within the warehouse, or robotic arms to pick and pack items. This can free up your workers to focus on more complex, creative, or value-added activities, while also reducing the chances of human error or accidents.

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Shoaib Afridhi Syed, CSCP

BASF | MIT | OMP Consulting | APICS CSCP | Supply Chain Digital Transformation
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Robotics can be used in storage locations where hazardous materials are stored / required to be handled. This greatly improves safety levels for humans as contact with hazardous materials is reduced. For example: In nuclear industry, robots are used to handle radioactive materials. The involvement of humans in material handling is almost nullified in the pursuit of safety.

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Automation in startups is a sensitive topic. It requires creative solutions to find balance between automation and manual work. One of your biggest allies can be Excel to use it for project complex calculations, planning and much more. Startups should re-evaluate their processes yearly to ensure everything is efficient and productive. Create a step-by-step flowchart to see the whole process on one page. This provides clarity for reviewing a process. Create manuals for every repetitive task. If someone leaves your company, their knowledge will be lost, so you must maintain this knowledge. When you hire new people, these documents will help them. It will create a pleasant working environment without frustration and raise employee engagement.

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2 Monitor inventory and equipment

Another way to use automation to make your warehouse safer is to monitor your inventory and equipment in real time. This can help you avoid overstocking, understocking, or misplacing items, which can lead to wasted space, time, or resources. You can also track the condition and performance of your equipment, such as forklifts, conveyors, or pallets, and schedule preventive maintenance or repairs as needed. This can prevent breakdowns, malfunctions, or hazards that can compromise your operations or safety.

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Implementing automation for real-time monitoring of inventory and equipment enhances warehouse safety and efficiency. By keeping track of inventory levels in real time, you can avoid issues like overstocking, understocking, or misplaced items, optimizing space and resources. Additionally, monitoring equipment condition and performance allows for timely preventive maintenance or repairs, preventing potential breakdowns or hazards that could disrupt operations and compromise safety. Automating these processes not only streamlines warehouse management but also ensures a safer working environment for all personnel.

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3 Implement smart sensors and cameras

A third way to use automation to make your warehouse safer is to implement smart sensors and cameras that can detect and alert you of any potential issues or threats. For example, you can use sensors to measure temperature, humidity, or air quality, and cameras to monitor traffic, activity, or incidents. This can help you maintain a safe and comfortable working environment, as well as identify and resolve any problems before they escalate or cause harm.

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4 Use data analytics and artificial intelligence

A fourth way to use automation to make your warehouse safer is to use data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize your processes and decisions. By collecting and analyzing data from various sources, such as sensors, cameras, inventory systems, or customer feedback, you can gain insights into your warehouse performance, demand patterns, or risk factors. You can also use AI to automate tasks that require learning, reasoning, or problem-solving, such as forecasting, scheduling, or routing. This can help you improve your efficiency, accuracy, and responsiveness, while also reducing human intervention or error.

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5 Train and empower your workers

A fifth way to use automation to make your warehouse safer is to train and empower your workers to adapt to the changing environment and technology. Automation does not mean replacing your workers, but rather augmenting their skills and capabilities. Therefore, you need to provide them with adequate training, education, and support to use the automated systems effectively and safely. You also need to foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and feedback among your workers and managers, as well as with the technology providers and customers. This can help you create a more engaged, productive, and safe workforce.

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Davi Galo

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Operadores com boa base de raciocínio lógico fazem toda a diferen?a em setores de logística, agregado a conhecimentos das variáveis que comp?em a estrutura. Treine pessoas em raciocínio lógico.

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5 Train and empower your workers

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