Here's how you can cut costs in warehouse operations through innovation.

Another important area where we can automate and improve efficiency is predictive maintenance using Real-Time tracking with IoT Devices. Automating the maintenance activities could improve maintenance compliance by continuous monitoring. Some of the sensors used here are temperature , vibration , humidity and noise level sensors.

I've done lots of ERP projects, and I think the best way to cut costs in warehouse operations is to use automation technology. The easiest way to do this is to get a warehouse management system (WMS). A WMS will help you keep better records, place inventory better, pick orders better, and make your warehouse run better overall. Once you have a WMS in place, you can add IoT devices like sensors, RFID, and trackers/tags to track inventory in real time, which will make things even better. Here are some tips to help you choose the right WMS: - Start by understanding your current warehouse processes. - Make a list of the features you need in a WMS. - Ask for demos from vendors. - Choose a vendor. - Track your results.

En mi experiencia en almacenes definitivamente se requiere contar con una tecnología de automatición de los procesos, sin embargo el primer paso es alinear la estratégia de la compa?ia con los objetivos, luego analizar cual es la mejor automatización para el almacén, para ello se debe tomar en cuenta parametros como el tipo de negocio, tama?o del almacén, productos que vende entre otros para saber cual es la necesidad real y estar alineado con los objetivos de la compa?ia.

Peter Drucker defined innovation as the task of endowing human and material resources with new and greater wealth-producing capacity. One of Del Bravo’s philosophy is that once you were able to find areas of opportunities in each individual (for each customer ) part of their processes, we then focus and invest human and technological resources to automate in a safe and secure way, everything we can. Automation provides efficiency and effectiveness, making our customers more competitive in their markets as well as ourselves. One of the keys of automation is to measure the before and after of each process accomplished through automation.

A tecnologia tem possibilitado a redu??o de custos em inúmeros setores, e n?o é diferente na logística. Mas é importante sempre serem avaliados todos os benefícios e malefícios de uma automa??o. Todos os cenários devem ser levados em considera??o quando se pensa em automa??o de um armazém, principalmente os picos de opera??o, para garantir que será possível atender a demanda em todos os cenários.

When you think of a warehouse, you probably picture a huge room with a bunch of racks and machines. That much space and equipment requires a lot of electricity, especially for lighting. In fact, lighting can use up to 50% of a warehouse's electricity. That's a lot of money! And that's why cutting electricity costs can have a big impact on overhead costs in warehouse operations. Luckily, there are easy ways to do this, like switching from conventional lighting to LEDs, and adding in motion sensor. Another way is to optimize heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems by regularly maintained and set to energy-saving modes. We can consider using Renewable Energy Sources like solar which can lower down electricity cost as well.

Buen punto, se podría utilizar focos led inteligentes, pero ahora también va a depender del tama?o del almacen, de que producto tenemos…

Quiza piensen que el ahorro de energía eléctrica no es de gran importacia en un almacén que muchas veces esta funcionando las 24 horas del día, sin embargo en mi experiencia he podido corrobara que con solo realizar algunos cambios el ahorro de enèrgia no solo se ve reflejado en temas económicos o que ayuda a disminuir el costo unitario de producto, tambìen es importante para ayudar a cuidar el planeta. Tener una cultura de ahorro y de conciencia con el cuidado del planeta da a las compa?ias un fortalecimiento como marca ante sus consumidores.

Switching to LED lighting and deploying smart sensors for adaptive illumination can slash electricity bills significantly. Moreover, investing in energy-efficient equipment and machinery promises long-term savings. Beyond financial benefits, these measures support sustainability goals, minimizing environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency. Prioritizing energy management not only cuts costs but also aligns with global efforts towards a greener future.

The common misconception of energy saving in the workplace is that the outlay in the beginning is just too much and the pay back is over too longer period. This is a myth in most cases. Yes there is an initial investment needed to cover the cost of installation but this will normally be offset after a short period of time and once this is offset it now shows as a saving and will continue to do so moving forward. Beyond this there is “it’s the right thing for the environment “ which help future proof the company and will appeal to perspective clients/customers

Com o aumento significativo do valor/m2 dos galp?es, principalmente em regi?es estratégicas, é importante aproveitar ao máximo toda a área disponível do armazém. Para isso, devemos avaliar as características da opera??o e buscar alternativas para maximizar a quantidade de posi??es armazenada, através de empilhadeiras com corredores estreitos, ou instala??o de mezaninos para picking em altura, por exemplo. Existem diversas solu??es que podem trazer uma otimiza??o de espa?o, mas deve ser realizado um estudo minucioso para garantir que a solu??o será adequada à opera??o.

The more vertical space we use in warehouse operations for storing materials, the more cost can be saved . By effective use of Automated storage and Retrieval system ( ASRS) we should use combination of material handling equipment to store and retrieve the items as high as possible . By suitably modifying the layout Use conveyor, Automated Robots for faster movement of items from receiving to storage to dispatch areas.

When you've got a box and want to cram it with as much stuff as possible, you need to figure out how to best use every inch of space. It's the same with warehouse storage. To optimize space and avoid costly expansions, we first need to figure out the dimensions of the inventory and how it moves. Then, we can design the storage layout and group the inventory based on value and turnover rate. For example, high-demand items should be stored in easy-to-reach areas. Another solution is to use compact storage methods like stackable bins, drawer storage, or mobile shelving to minimize aisle space and maximize storage density.

La optimización de espacio en el almacén no es solamente fundamental sino que necesario para mejorar la eficiencia de cada proceso del almacén y reducir costos, no olvidemos que cada metro cuadrado tiene un costo y por lo tanto se le debe dar el maximo provecho generando rentabilidad. No se trata solo de utilizar cada àrea libre, debemos pensar que el flujo de lal operaciòn debe ser lo màs fluido y no tener cuellos de botella.

Es primordial tener un correcto orden en el almacen para asi poder optimizar los espacios, teniendo en cuenta que cada metro cuadrado de nuestro almacen tiene un costo.

The best way to achieve cost reduction is to improve the output by maintaining the same input . For example if 200 boxes are packed in warehouse with overall spending of Dollar 20000 then cost per box is 20000/200 = 100 dollars , if we double the output with same input then 400 boxes are packed so the cost per pack will be 20000/400 = 50 dollars So improve the process everywhere in warehouse so that the output is improved.

La mejora continua deber ser constante día a día, por ello es vital "repensar" como mejorar cada proceso, tomando como premisa hacer más con menos, pero con calidad, como ejemplos se puede citar a los reponsables de los procesos (incluya a los operarios) y diamagrar cada proceso, ahi podran ver las oportudidades de mejora y podrán identificar los desperdicios que no a?aden valor a la compa?ia.

These are my thoughts comments here below ~Keep your products organized properly, so they can be picked, packed and shipped more easily and more quickly. Schedule vendor receiving appointments. Prioritize your stock by value. Transition from a single-channel fulfillment center to an omnichannel fulfillment center. ~Lean Warehouse Operations and Practices. Fast Shipping and Quick Turnarounds. Create Thorough Employee Training Processes. Offer Omnichannel Warehousing. Regularly Review Your Warehouse for Effectiveness. Organize Your Inventory Efficiently. Run Regular Audits of Your Warehouse

This is an important part of up skilling and ensuring an engaged workforce. There is also a fine line, you do not want to make colleagues feel that they are constantly in training and over complicating processes.

Tener un personal capacitado es primordial en un almacen, desde la jefatura hasta el ayudante, cada día aprendemos algo nuevo

Have real time data in warehouse management system for inventory movement, Order picking , order delivery , workmen productivity ,inventory turn , inventory carrying cost ..this data's help us in identifying the present requirement vs achievement at the same time it highlights inefficient areas . By using the datas take necessary action as required to improve the performance .

Los datos ayudan : - dimensionar el almacén de forma adecuada; - revisar el stock para localizar mercancía obsoleta o sobre stock; - prepararnos para temporada alta; - compartir la info con nuestros socios externos para que ellos también se preparen; - formar a nuestro equipo de cara a ser más productivos, más eficientes, reducción de errores regulares; - ahorro / eficiencia en los costes.

Changing the culture within an organization lays the groundwork for all other innovations to be well accepted and effectively implemented. In warehouse operations, a culture of innovation encourages employee buy-in, adaptability, collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement. This cultural shift ensures that new processes and technologies are embraced, leading to significant cost reductions and enhanced operational efficiency.