January 12, 2023
When integrating carrier systems with a warehouse management system using APIs, the API acts as a bridge between the carrier system and the WMS or applications that need to access the carrier system's functionality.
January 6, 2023
Carrier integration with a warehouse management system (WMS) refers to the integration of a transportation company's systems with the systems used by a warehouse to manage the storage, handling, and movement of goods. This integration allows the warehouse and the carrier to share information and collaborate more effectively in the fulfillment of orders and the delivery of goods.
December 12, 2022
Scanning technology has become an essential tool in modern 3PL warehouses. It allows businesses to improve their inventory management, increase accuracy and efficiency, and reduce the potential for human error. In this blog post, we will explore some of the key benefits of using scanning technology in a warehouse. In conclusion, the use of scanning technology in a warehouse offers numerous benefits. It allows businesses to improve their inventory management, increase accuracy and efficiency, reduce the potential for human error, and improve customer service. As such, it has become an […]
January 16, 2022
As we chug along into the first quarter of 2022, the trends we observed last year continue to play out. Supply chain and logistics remain hot topics globally and even more so in recent weeks as the conflict in Ukraine and Eastern Europe evolves. The impacts of these trends can be significant. So it is important to be proactive and plan accordingly. It’s everywhere. Have you eaten out lately? If you can even get a reservation, dining rooms are half open and service is lacking. With the unemployment rate currently […]
October 28, 2021
This week a few of us from Camelot had the opportunity to visit a large Liberty Hardware distribution center in Winston Salem, NC. 6 River Systems and the fine folks at Liberty Hardware put on the event. It’s one thing to see a video on how these robotic Chucks work, but it’s another thing to actually interact with them first hand. We met in a conference room for a few minutes for a brief overview of the operation and then divided into teams to give the 6 River Systems Chucks […]
May 13, 2021
My kids are year-round swimmers. If you’re not familiar with swimming, it is THE WORST spectator sport. Swim meets usually consist of 3 – 4 days of sitting in a loud, chlorine-gas-filled box waiting for your kids to swim their race, which only last from 30 seconds to 5 minutes… then more waiting. At one of these nasal-destroying weekends, another swim-dad and I were passing the time discussing motivation. What motivates kids to get up at 5 AM to jump in a cold pool (in the middle of the winter)? And how can they […]