Technology is at the forefront of modern logistics, delivering cost-effective, seamless, and efficient solutions in all fields, including beverage warehousing.
While it may not be immediately apparent, technology plays a crucial role in all aspects of beverage logistics.
The Impact of Technology on Inventory Management
Through innovations in technology, inventory management has evolved into a sophisticated, real-time process, as barcode and QR code scanning technology allows for instant stock updates.
At 18 Wheels Logistics, we use state-of-the-art technology to maintain real-time visibility of our 1,200,000 square feet of warehousing space. The introduction of IoT (Internet of Things) based smart sensors and RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) helps monitor product status, temperature, and even the location, delivering accurate inventory management at all times.
The Role of Technology in the Fulfillment Process
Technology also plays an integral role in the fulfillment process. Automatized order picking helps to avoid human error and overall process inefficiency.
Furthermore, the organization of the warehouse is managed by an Automated Warehouse Management System (WMS), which coordinates the efficient storage and retrieval of items to ensure faster and more accurate order fulfillment.
Technology-Driven Transportation
Technology has introduced GPS tracking and real-time updates, ensuring that goods are transported efficiently and safely. New-age technology can monitor vehicle usage, enabling preventative maintenance and thus reducing the possibility of costly truck downtime. For example, our fleet of temperature-controlled trucks utilizes these innovations to ensure the safe, efficient transportation of beverages across North America.
Technology is not just an auxiliary tool for beverage warehousing, but the critical backbone for inventory management, fulfillment, and transportation. Whether barcode scanning, RFID, IoT, or WMS, technology ensures accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in managing the supply chain.
For over 30 years, 18 Wheels Logistics has strived to be the most customer-centric trucking, warehousing, and logistics company around. Based in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 18 Wheels relies on experience and integrity to make customers happy and remain on the cutting edge of shipping and logistics management.
If you have any questions about this article or you would like to talk to us about your shipping needs, please call us at (604) 439-8938.
