With the COVID-19 pandemic on everyone’s minds in 2020, smart lockers became a more critical feature in offices, housing, and retail. They also entered new territories, providing a contactless way for communities to protect their workers, deliver resources, and so much more. Our most-read articles from 2020 capture a year of challenges, changes, and opportunities. #1 Smart Lockers Provide Safe, … Read More
The accelerated adoption of smart lockers has driven businesses to think about how the technology can do more than facilitate package delivery. In this webinar, Waheed Rasheed and Larry Dorf from Smiota discuss how two companies have streamlined processes and increased efficiency in their supply chains by implementing smart lockers. Inefficiencies in the supply chain Supply chain management is complex … Read More
Recent times have put supply chain integrity and flexibility to the test. Only 21% of supply chain professionals say they already have a resilient network. But that will change — more than half expect to boost their resiliency within the next two or three years. Having a resilient supply chain allows companies to quickly recover from disruption. Well-equipped businesses can … Read More
Warehouses and distribution centers are proactively integrating technology into their operations, and for good reason. Technology helps supply chain management lower costs, overcome labor shortages, and increase visibility. Let’s take a look at some of the innovative solutions currently in high demand. Automation and robotics Automated solutions are becoming a necessity — increased order volumes and fast delivery expectations make … Read More
Our smart lockers have many uses, some of which you may never have considered. They’re not just for packages — they’re great for facilitating any transaction that requires safety and efficiency. But perhaps no industry includes more experts on storing and moving items than supply chain management. Unfortunately, maintaining an extensive supply chain with warehouses is challenging and often not … Read More
Inventory often changes hands many times while moving from source to destination — to warehouses, retail locations, and customers. In the new normal, those transactions must happen with minimal person-to-person interaction. At the same time, e-commerce orders have skyrocketed, and customers expect their items to arrive quickly and in perfect condition. Smart lockers offer employees and customers a reliable way … Read More
