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Modernize Your Warehouse to Meet Increasing Demand Digitize your warehouse processes to deliver greater productivity, efficiency, and accuracy.
Zebra’s mobile
computing, scanning,
Move Beyond Manual Warehouse
and printing solutions Management
connect each WHY YOU NEED TO MODERNIZE NOW
operational area of
your warehouse,
giving you the Warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment operations are undergoing a
increased visibility transformation to meet the needs of the on-demand economy. Faced with an
you need to handle evolving omnichannel landscape, ever-increasing volumes, faster delivery
increasing demand. requirements, and a global labor shortage, industry leaders must modernize
their warehouse operations to keep pace.
Reinventing the Supply Chain
Consumers’ increasing demand for rapid fulfillment has upended the supply
chain, impacting manufacturers, retailers, and the warehousing operations.
This revolution has far-reaching implications for every business that need
to quickly produce, store, and ship inventory. The urgency to transform
warehouse operations stretches across all industries and requires new
approaches to help leaders manage the bottom line and deliver solid ROI
while keeping customers satisfied.
Expanding Operations to Support Dramatic Growth
To keep up with increasing demand, warehouse operators can’t just rely on
a bigger footprint and new facilities. They need automation and productivity
solutions that give them more flexibility and enhance the efficiency of their
existing operations.
Zebra and omniQ have created this eBook to give you insights into many of
the factors and solutions that are part of this transformation.
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Our patented
algorithms are based
Intelligent Solutions for the Real World
on a combination of SUPPLY CHAIN AND AI-BASED SOLUTIONS FOR
cognitive science and PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT
AI pattern recognition
arbitrated through a omniQ is specialty systems integrator with a focus on the design, delivery,
multilayered decision- deployment, and support of field service and supply chain mobility solutions.
making process which We are leaders in the implementation of computer vision image processing
offers the speed and solutions combined with the design, deployment, and management of
accuracy needed to enterprise mobility solutions and proprietary mobility software.
help your warehouse
In addition to supply chain management solutions, we implement patented
operations keep
and proprietary AI technology to provide real-time surveillance and monitoring
up with increasing
for homeland security, traffic and parking management, law enforcement, and
demand.
access control applications.
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
We specialize in technology systems that optimize resources and allow rapid,
real-time responses to changing demands. This includes automated asset
management solutions that enable intelligent optimization of assets to drive
efficiencies and increase productivity with fewer devices and less cost.
Yard Management System (YMS)
Our connected real-time solutions enhance efficiency and productivity
in yard operations with tools that streamline container identification and
authentication, and provide intelligent tracking of truck and container
positioning.
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INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
77%
of decision makers
Streamline Inventory and Materials
Management
surveyed believe that GET GREATER WAREHOUSE VISIBILITY
augmenting workers with
technology is the best way
to introduce automation in Today, whether your warehouse employs five workers or 500, the routine
the warehouse.
cycle counts that are essential to your inventory management consume a
lot of time and resources. As demand increases, that requires time you can’t
afford and resources you don’t have.
To keep up, many warehouse managers plan to invest in technology that
helps their people complete inventory management tasks smarter, faster,
and more accurately. Up to 62% of decision makers expect to upgrade or
add rugged tablets, industrial scanners, wearable computers, and mobile or
stationary printers to support inventory management over the next three or
more years.1
Enhance Accuracy and Productivity
While productivity is one of the keys to meeting growing demand, the
objective isn’t simply to accomplish more work with fewer workers. Rather,
businesses are investing in warehouse inventory solutions to gain greater
visibility into inventory levels so they can manage orders and inventory more
proactively, never leaving an empty shelf.
1 Zebra Technologies, Warehousing Vision Study, 2019
Featured Product
XSLATE L10 Rugged Tablet
LIGHTWEIGHT FOR EASY TRANSPORT
With more CPU options than ever, you’re guaranteed
that the performance-driven L10 rugged tablet
platform will deliver plenty of computing power to
handle your inventory management needs. A hot-
swappable battery is standard, but this tablet will stay
powered for over 24 hours with the extended-life
accessory battery. It’s rated for a 6 ft. drop and it can
be used in cold storage, blowing dust, or driving rain
with a reinforced glass display that is easy to read
wherever you use it.
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RECEIVING
Top Improve Productivity, Capacity, and
Challenges Visibility in Receiving
STAY AHEAD OF INCREASING DEMAND
As reported by warehouse
decision makers
When warehouse management executives were surveyed, 59% said they
expected capacity utilization to be one of their top challenges over the next
1. CTECHNOLOGY
URRENT IT/ five years, and 88% expected to make significant technology investments to
boost the capacity and capabilities of their receiving operations.1
UTILIZATION
Slowdowns, errors, and downtime can occur in any part of your warehouse,
2. LRECRUITMENT
ABOR but they are particularly damaging when the strike your receiving operations.
That’s because a breakdown in receiving can slow the flow of parts, supplies,
and products to all of your downstream processes. As a result, there’s a
3. LORABOR EFFICIENCY
PRODUCTIVITY
strong business case for investing in receiving solutions that automate
processes and streamline workflows to ensure your receiving operations have
the capacity to keep up with growing demand.
4. CUTILIZATION
APACITY
Streamline Operations and Improve Accuracy
Innovative technology solutions that enable mobile processes will empower
5. QWAREHOUSE
your receiving staff to be more productive and accurate. The latest barcode
UALITY OF
scanners, mobile computers, and mobile printers will allow them to identify
and verify shipments and access information in real time. Zebra’s purpose-
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM DATA built devices will also ensure constant voice and data access throughout your
warehouse and yard to boost efficiency, speed and accuracy as products,
6. IMANAGEMENT
parts, and supplies move through your receiving operations.
NVENTORY
1 Zebra Technologies, Warehousing Vision Study, 2019
Featured Product
ZQ620 Mobile Printer
PREMIUM MOBILE LABEL AND RECEIPT PRINTER
The ZQ600 Series make the popular QLn mobile
printer platform it even better — adding advanced
technology and innovative design that drive
productivity, ease-of-use, and manageability to new
levels. The industry’s only instant wake-up over Wi-Fi
feature delivers instant availability and combines with
the highest battery capacity in its class to minimize
downtime. And, with support for 802.11ac Wi-Fi and
its latest security protocols, the ZQ600 Series offers
the fastest, most dependable wireless connection
inside the four walls.
5SHIPPING
Mobile Device Eliminate Manual Shipping Processes to
Investment Increase Accuracy and Optimization
Plans DIGITIZE WAREHOUSE PROCESSES TO INCREASE ACCURACY
AND OPTIMIZATION
Here’s what mobile
technologies businesses
say they’ll add or upgrade
Your loading dock is the last touch point before goods are shipped to
by 2022:
customers, and it’s the last place you can afford bottlenecks or errors.
Today’s innovative technology solutions can help you eliminate many manual
53% processes to ensure orders get on the right truck in the right order with no
wasted time.
Handheld Mobile
Computers with Scanners
Accelerating the Speed of Fulfillment
From manufacturers and retailers to T&L firms, just about every business
57% category is rethinking fulfillment and shipping operations to meet the
Handheld Barcode increasing pressures of today’s on-demand economy. They’re focusing on
Scanners new strategies that allow them to work smarter and technology solutions that
make it easier to ensure flawless fulfillment.
62% Implementation of mobile technologies is one of the most important
Rugged Tablets
developments in shipping operations, with 89% of warehouse managers
saying they expect to see benefits in their shipping operations by linking their
60% mobile workers to warehouse management systems.1
Mobile Printers
omniQ and Zebra offer the expertise needed to deploy next-generation
mobile devices that will streamline your shipping processes.
62%
Wearable Computers
1 Zebra Technologies, Warehousing Vision Study, 2019
Featured Product
ZD620 Series Desktop Printers
MAXIMUM PRINT QUALITY, EFFICIENCY, AND
MANAGEABILITY
When print quality, productivity, application flexibility,
and management simplicity matter, the Zebra ZD620
delivers. Available in both direct thermal and thermal
transfer models, the ZD620 meets the application
requirements of virtually any shipping operation.
It offers the most standard features of any Zebra
desktop printer and delivers maximum printer
throughput and productivity with best-in-class print
speeds to help you keep up with shipment volumes
today and in the future.
6PUT-AWAY AND REPLENISHMENT
87%
of warehouse managers
Mobilize Your Workforce to Enhance
Put‑Away and Replenishment
surveyed say their PUT EVERY SHIPMENT IN ITS PLACE
businesses are currently
expanding or planning to
expand the footprint of their To ensure optimal inventory levels are maintained in the warehouse, you
warehouses by 2024.
need to accurately document product information and location during the
replenishment and put-away process. This is imperative for warehouse
operations like picking, cycle counting, and reordering to run smoothly.
The latest put-away and replenishment solutions pair with your warehouse
management system (WMS), mobilizing and empowering your workforce so
you can see exactly where something is stored and how much is available in
real time. In fact, 85% of warehouse managers surveyed said they expect to
increase their investment in mobile technologies to improve the connection
between their WMS systems and their put-away and replenishment
operations.1
Boost efficiency and accuracy in the put-away aisle.
To manage purchasing cycles and manufacturing schedules efficiently, it’s
critical to have tools and processes in place to let you know when stock is
added or replenished. With the right tools, even small, growing businesses
can get the visibility they need to eliminate lost sales and drive growth.
Zebra’s wearable, handheld, and vehicle-mounted mobile computers, tablets,
RFID products, ultra-rugged scanners, and mobile printers are purpose-built to
support your put-away and replenishment needs.
1 Zebra Technologies, Warehousing Vision Study, 2019
Featured Product
TC21/TC26 TOUCH COMPUTER
RIGHT SIZE. RIGHT FEATURES. RIGHT PRICE.
Step up to the business-class TC21/TC26 Touch
Computers — without stepping up in price. With
the WiFi-only TC21 or the WiFi/cellular TC26 you
can give your warehouse workers the connectivity
they need at a cost that fits within your budget.
The TC21/TC26 combines the consumer styling
and familiarity workers want with a durable design
and business-ready features that will improve the
accuracy, efficiency, and performance of warehouse
operations.
7REVERSE LOGISTICS
77%
of warehouse managers
Continuously Track Assets Through the
Reverse Supply Chain
surveyed say they need to GET MORE VISIBILITY INTO YOUR RETURN PROCESSES
modernize their warehouse
operations but admit they
are slow to implement new A number of factors are raising the need for improved efficiencies in
devices and technology.
reverse logistics processes, including the rapid expansion and acceleration
of ecommerce shipments. If today’s warehouse is going to keep up with
tomorrows rising demand, it must have a plan to handle returns and
seamlessly track assets as they move through the reverse supply chain.
Whether you are a manufacturer or a retailer, managing your supply chain
in reverse can be a challenge. You need systems that give you total visibility
across your operations, allowing you to efficiently process customer returns,
put seasonal and surplus inventory back into stock, or identify goods for
refurbishment or disposal.
Make the Return Process Seamless
Today, no matter where a return originates, it’s critical to have well-connected
systems that let you to process the return anywhere and allow you to restore
goods to inventory as efficiently as possible. That’s why 78% of warehouse
managers expect to deploy new technologies to help streamline reverse
logistics over the next several years.1
omniQ and Zebra can provide the support and technology tools you need to
improve your reverse logistics systems.
1 Zebra Technologies, Warehousing Vision Study, 2019
Featured Product
ET5X Tablet Computer Series
THE SURPRISINGLY RUGGED, THIN, AND LIGHT
TABLET THAT’S BUILT FOR WORK
When it comes to choosing a tablet for business,
workers want consumer styling, while you need
business-class durability, data capture, and an
accessory family that allows you to create the perfect
tablet solution for your environment, workers and
apps. Now you can have it all with ET51 and ET56
tablets that put the performance and flexibility your
business requires in a package that is built to handle
drops, dust, extreme heat, subzero temperatures,
and exposure to rain, snow and spilled liquids.
8COLD CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Forecasting Drive Efficiency with Mobile Solutions
the Future Designed for Cold Chain Environments
MAKE YOUR COLD CHAIN LOGISTICS MORE PRODUCTIVE
Here’s what warehouse
managers expect to see
over the next five years:
Mobility solutions can help your warehouse, distribution, and fulfillment
operations maximize efficiency to satisfy increasing demand. But most
86% mobility solutions stop short where your cold chain starts: cold storage in
expect increasing volume of food and pharmaceutical manufacturing, warehousing and retail, and winter
items shipped climates in transportation and outdoor storage yards.
The Produce Marketing Association estimates that 25% of all food products
87% are wasted each year due to breaches in integrity casued by fluctuations
expect to expand the size of in temperature that lead to product degradation.1 to minimize this type of
their warehouse footprint
disruption and reduce the associated losses, the food and pharmaceutical
industries must take every measure to protect perishable goods from the
82% manufacturing floor to final delivery.
expect to increase the
number of warehouses The answer is rugged and reliable technology that enables mobility in your
cold chain operations. When you’re technology is engineered specifically
to help you help you operate at maximum efficiency under the toughest
83% conditions, you can increase overall throughput while simultaneously boosting
expect to increase the customer service and safety.
number of employees
omniQ and Zebra have the expertise and solutions you need to keep up with
increasing demand and ensure your cold chain operations run smoothly.
1 Produce Marketing Association, Cold Chain Defined, PMA Research, 2016
Featured Product
DS3600 Series Ultra-Rugged
Barcode Scanners
SCAN PAST ANY CHALLENGE
The 3600 Ultra-Rugged Series goes to the extreme
to ensure continuous scanning performance in
the most punishing environments. The virtually
indestructible design delivers the industry’s highest
drop, tumble, and sealing performance. And 14 ultra-
tough corded and cordless models offer advanced
imaging capabilities for omnidirectional scanning of
1D and 2D barcodes. With standard and extended
range models for high-density barcodes, direct part
marks, and more, there’s a 3600 Series ultra-rugged
scanner that’s perfect for your business.
9CROSS DOCKING
94%
of warehouse leaders say
Ensure Shipments Are on The Right Truck
in The Right Order
they will have implemented AUTOMATE YOUR CROSS DOCKING FUNCTIONS TO BOOST
or plan to implement trailer WAREHOUSE EFFICIENCY
load optimization and/or
load compliance solutions
by 2024.
Coordinating cross-docking activities require a high degree of visibility of
assets to ensure efficient and accurate movement of goods, equipment, and
people. Today’s high-tempo warehouse operations simply can’t afford to be
slowed down by cross-docking delays.
Gain Speed and Accuracy
The right mobile solutions can help ensure that shipments are put on the
right trailer in the right order – making sure last out is first in – so drivers don’t
experience delays while making deliveries. This requires rugged devices that
are tough enough to withstand continuous use in challenging operational
environments.
Automation is essential to eliminate manually searching for labels and
comparing to bills of lading, so many businesses are investing in RFID. With
fully automated RFID solutions, you can track pallets on the move and get
instant verification that the right shipments are on the right truck. Survey’s
indicate that more than one-third of warehouse operators will invest in RFID
technology by 2024.1
omniQ and Zebra can help you select the mobile computers, ultra-rugged
scanners, RFID products, and printers you need to support your cross docking
operations.
1 Zebra Technologies, Warehousing Vision Study, 2019
Featured Product
ZT600 Series Industrial Printers
INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH FOR EVERY CHALLENGE
Boost your productivity with printers that just won’t
quit. The ZT600 Series features durable steel
structural components that can withstand years
of abuse in extreme temperatures, dust, debris,
and other challenging conditions. Meticulously
engineered printing mechanisms provide 24/7
reliability to meet high-volume production needs. The
ZT610 offers best-in-class print registration with up
to 600 dpi micro-consistent printing on 4-inch labels,
while the ZT620 handles 6-inch labels at 12 inches
per second.
10MANAGED SERVICES
Data Mobility and Supply Chain Managed
Automation Services
Here’s where warehouse
DRIVE PRODUCTIVITY WITH COST-EFFECTIVE RECURRING
leaders plan to add new
levels of intelligence to their SERVICES
operations over the next
five years: Today’s warehouse operations are experiencing higher demand than ever.
To keep pace, they’re adding staff and deploying new technology like mobile
computers and mobile printers to help make warehouse workforces more
36% productive. But a mobile deployment doesn’t end when the hardware and
Predictive Analytics software are installed. Like any information technology investment, mobile
infrastructure requires support, updating, and maintenance to ensure
33% maximum return on investment.
Machine Learning
That’s when managed services from an experienced partner such as omniQ
make sense: They’ll help ensure your warehouse operations can keep up with
29% the pace of your growing business.
Augmented and Virtual
Reality Predictable Costs
With a managed services contract in place, you know your service and
support costs upfront, making it easier to manage your budget.
32%
Autonomous Vehicles Preventive vs. Reactive Maintenance
With omniQ staff monitoring and managing your mobile solution, potential
failures can be addressed before they interrupt your operations.
Less Downtime
omniQ manged services and support can eliminate the unexpected, costly
downtime that reduces capacity and leaves employees idle.
Contact omniQ to learn more about the ways managed services can help
your warehouse keep up with growing demand.
11Yesterday’s Get Ahead of Increasing Demand with
Technology Next-Generation Warehouse Solutions
is No Match From receiving to shipping, Zebra and omniQ deliver purpose-built solutions
for Today’s to improve every warehouse workflow. Whether you need to streamline
Warehouse inventory management, enable new ways to pick and pack digital orders,
Challenges improve returns processing, or enhance productivity to meet increasing
demand, we offer the innovative products and services that will make a
difference in the warehouse and on the bottom line.
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