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How To Integrate Pick-by-Light and Put-to-Light Technology in Your Last Mile Logistics

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  Last Mile Management takes charge of the milk run: the process of bringing B- and C-parts from a central storage area to the work cells where they can be used for production. To make this part of the supply chain more efficient, Last Mile Management encourages the quickest flow of materials through the use of Pick-by-Light and Put-to-Light solutions from Bossard. These functions form part of the SmartBin and SmartLabel systems in Smart Factory Logistics and are integrated by the ARIMS platform. Pick-by-Light Last Mile Management starts the milk run by generating a digital pick list in the ARIMS Mobile App so that the employee can take the list to the warehouse or assembly area. When the run starts, the App lists the required material and activates the Pick-to-Light function: an LED lights up in the SmartBin or SmartLabel, so the employee knows where to get the material from the storage area. If several materials are involved, the LEDs light up sequentially to show how to...

How to Reduce Costs with Supplier Consolidation Solution

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  As part of its Smart Factory Logistics, Bossard has developed the Supplier Consolidation Solution to cut process costs. This strategy manages supplies by doing the following:  Streamlining suppliers by merging existing B- and C-part suppliers into one supplier base.  Coordinating information and material flow.  Encouraging access to ARIMS analytics for examining, managing, and improving your supply chain. Letting one person manage the process and act as a single point of contact.  This simplifies administration and increases visibility and control. With the help of our experts, you can implement this to manage your inventory whether you use Smart Factory Logistics to manage supplies or as an order trigger system.  How We Manage Your Inventory  The Supplier Consolidation Solution takes care of your inventory needs as follows:  Kanban work and scheduling systems track current levels of stock to replenish orders as needed either automatically or ...