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Efficient Supply Chain Management: 5 Basic Steps for Effectivity and Efficiency
Overview The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic changed our lives in many ways. This includes supply chain management and day-to-day business operations. With all these changes, how can we tell if our process is still efficient and effective?
Turnstile Access Control System for Visitor Management Security
Overview Visitor Management and Turnstile Access Control Systems Businesses often request for visitor management with access control systems. In fact, this is one of the most popular requests these days. Access control restricts access to c
Smart Cabinets for Warehouse and Inventory Management
Overview A smart cabinet is one of many shelving units. It houses important equipment or data. In the medical field, it contains medicine in a controlled environment. More and more companies are using smart cabinets. Firstly, because they p
Supply Chain Management in the Time of COVID-19 Pandemic
Overview What is Supply Chain Management? Supply chain management means overseeing the entire flow of a good or service. Suppliers become links in the supply chain. And the products move from suppliers of raw materials to organisations that
Enterprise Development Grant for Warehouse Automation
Overview The Enterprise Development Grant (EDG) The Enterprise Development Grant launched back in 2018. It replaced the CDG. Since then, it has helped over 11,450 enterprises. EDG offers financial help to certain businesses. However, they f
Conveyor Belt Maintenance: Basic Knowledge and Checklist
Overview Types of Conveyor Belt Maintenance Conveyor belt maintenance falls under inspection and condition monitoring. Assessing the status of conveyor belts is not easy. Therefore, an experienced person should carry out the inspection regu
Thermal Transfer Printer for Warehouse Management
Overview Parts of Thermal Transfer Printer A thermal transfer ribbon is a heat-sensitive carbon printer. Then, the printer is melted onto a label. This process transfers the ink onto the material, forming the image or words on the labels. T
PSG SG: Productivity Solutions Grant for Business Automation in SG
Overview Productivity Solutions Grant Overview The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) is for companies looking for transformation. PSG SG recognizes that not all technologies need to be high-end. So, in 2018, the PSG was launched. As a re
Reduced Warehouse Costs through Improved Productivity and Automation
Overview Categories of Warehouse Costs All warehouses have the same elements that add to their costs. Reduced warehouse costs come from understanding these elements. Further, an increase in productivity also leads to reduced warehouse costs
Accounting Software for Inventory and Warehouse Management
Overview Accounting Software for Integration What is an Accounting Software? Accounting software is an application software that records and processes accounting transactions. Modules under this software include: Account Payables Money owed
Fundamental Warehouse Processes and Best Practices
Overview Warehouse Processes Improvement comes from simplifying warehouse processes and procedures. Aligning processes makes sure they work optimally and increase warehouse efficiency. As a result, this also reduces costs within the warehou
Warehouse Labels: Types, Applications and Benefits
Overview Warehouse Labels: The Secret to Efficiency A warehouse label is a piece of material that gives information about a specific product. Despite their small size, the importance of labeling cannot be denied. Without labels, a warehouse
Sorting System for Warehouse Automation: Types and Applications
Overview Sorting Systems There are two ways to sort items in a warehouse. Sorting could refer to systematically organizing items in a warehouse. For example, categorizing items based on similar characteristics could be sorting. Sorting also
Face Recognition: Four Approaches of Facial Recognition – Biometric Security
Overview Facial recognition is a popular biometric recognition technique. Commonly, big businesses use this to recognise the faces of persons where the database saves images of facial features. This biometric method concerns the identity pr
Visitor Management System for Safe and Contactless Check-In
Overview How Contactless Visitor Management System Works Many businesses choose virtual check-ins for their visitors. Now, with COVID-19 still a threat, visitor management becomes a top priority. With visitor management, businesses can end
Lean Warehousing Practices: The 5S Approach
Overview What is Lean Warehousing? Lean warehousing gained attention back in 2014. It emphasized implementing practices that yield positive results. In addition, it lowers resource consumption without affecting productivity. That is to say,
Warehouse Efficiency and Increased Throughput through Automation
Overview What is Throughput? Warehouse efficiency and throughput go hand in hand. Generally, throughput refers to the rate of production. Two types of throughput exist in a business. It can either be manufacturing throughput or warehouse t
Types of Conveyor Belts Useful in Warehouse Automation
Overview What is a Conveyor Belt? Conveyor belts are a standard piece of equipment for warehouses. Primarily, it’s used in transporting and sorting goods. A basic conveyor belt will have two pulleys- the drive and the idle pulley. Around th
The Right Parcel Scanning System for Your Business
Overview The Main Components in a Parcel Scanning System Some people refer to a parcel scanning system as a DWS. DWS stands for Dimensioning, Weighing, and Scanning System. These also refer to the main functions of the parcel scanning syste
Road to Zero Waste Through Sustainable Warehouse Management
Overview Road to Zero Waste in Singapore Singapore introduced the Resource Sustainability Act last year. Through this law, they aim to lessen the waste in the country. Waste increased seven times over the last 40 years in Singapore. Now, th
Integrated ERP System for Efficient Warehouse Management
Overview There are many types of Warehouse Management Systems. However, these systems have improved over the years. Some of the most common types are the following Standalone Warehouse Management System, Supply-Chain Execution System, Cloud
8 Types of Wastes You Can Find in Your Warehouse
Overview Implementing a warehouse management system has become popular over the years. It has shown great results in improving the efficiency of a business. Furthermore, having a warehouse management system reduces costs and waste in wareho
RFID Solution and Barcode Technology in Warehouse Management
Overview In elevating the different industries of Singapore, many businesses have discovered the benefits of having a Warehouse Management System. A system isn’t complete without having proper labels. Labels have evolved over the years. Wha
Facial Recognition Technology: Pros and Cons of Facial Recognition
Overview Facial recognition technology is a popular biometric system. It is commonly used to match a human face with a digital image available on a larger database. This technology has continuously been developed over the years, starting in