Nobody likes to be caught out when it comes to the technology they use on a daily basis. It might be costly but ensuring you have the most up-to-date equipment will not only ensure the best results for your product, but it can make life considerably easier for your employees. It’s pointless trying to run a production line without the correct equipment. It’s like trying to chop down a tree with a teaspoon.
This type of tech can be broken down into three very simple categories; robotics, wearable, and software. They all have their own benefits and are gradually being implemented in warehouses and factories across the globe as everyone tries to gain a competitive edge.
Wearable Technology
Even something so simple as headsets or GPS trackers can boost your productivity as staff can wear them and can be contactable across the warehouse, meaning they can be available where required quicker. This can be especially important when arranging orders as you will be able to find what you are looking for quicker. Imagine a customer has ordered a particular item, something like plastic welder kits. With staff wearing headsets, it is then possible to find the item faster as it will direct you towards the correct bay or row to be picked. This not only improves the production line itself but also has a benefit for customer experience in the long run.
Use of Robots
Robotics come into play quite frequently as several businesses have become more automated with an extra emphasis on streamlining the work process and ensuring that each job is being performed as efficiently as possible. This includes assigning repetitive jobs to these systems, such as painting and polishing, as it frees up a pair of hands to be used elsewhere whilst it can still be performed to precision. This all falls under the notion of Industry 4.0, where production lines and manufacturing, along with other parts of the operation, are becoming more digitized to interconnect more aspects of an operation and revolutionize the industry to make it run better.
Software
Even the software used can help your production line to run better as you look to gain a competitive advantage. Using real-time tracking data can help optimize your service and fine-tune your production line as you can learn how long it takes to really manufacture something, whilst it can also help streamline the payroll process. People can clock in and out of systems such as Hubstaff and Ceridian so that you can see who worked when but it also helps to show who works best in particular roles. This can help to put the right people in the right places and hopefully make your business run smoother than ever.
As you can see, technology is making life easier for factories worldwide, and with the right implementation, it can be one of the best decisions you could make. Why not take the time to try it for yourself. It might be the best business decision you ever make.
