As global industries enter a new decade, innovation and technology are at the forefront of everyone’s minds. How can we be more competitive in 2020? In the manufacturing and warehousing world, one element is becoming increasingly important: Automation. But with a vast landscape of solutions and competing providers at your doorstep – all promising to lift your bottom line – which investment is the right one to make? And where do you even begin? A good place to start is by looking at these 3 key Supply Chain KPI’s and determining if you need a solution to address them: 1-Inventory Accuracy Accurate inventory boils down to having a reliable, up-to-date view of your stock – whether it resides in a warehouse, manufacturing site or retail store. A recent study by WERC (Warehousing Education and Research Council) found that Order Picking Accuracy is the number one KPI tracked by global operations leaders. When planning your supply chain strategy for 2020, make it your goal to provide accurate inventory data to every worker that interacts with your stock. By doing so, you’ll quickly see the benefits on your balance sheet – as well as on the warehouse floor. If you’re wondering what … Continue reading Top 3 Supply Chain Metrics that Warehouse Automation Can Help With