Are your warehouse operatives putting in Marathon-level steps just to access information? While their fitness might be improving, your logistics and supply chain efficiency is likely taking a hit. Valuable time is often lost in the constant back-and-forth between fixed IT workstations and the warehouse floor. The Real Cost of Static IT Minutes
“Kaizen” - originating in Japan that champions the philosophy of continuous improvement. Widely adopted by leading blue-chip companies globally, Kaizen fosters a culture where every individual, from the top down, is empowered and encouraged to participate in refining processes and enhancing efficiency. In an increasingly competitive and ever-expanding market, the pursuit of
Real value is not about the lowest number; it's about delivering measurable results and an accurate return on your investment. M.I.DSL welcome inquiries about our products and services, but we practise a partnership approach. Instead of simply ‘providing a quote’, we work with you to understand your requirements. We need to
In the fast-paced world of logistics and supply chain time is the most valuable asset! But… are you truly maximizing every minute on the clock? We all know the phrase - Time is money. But the time your operators spend walking to and from fixed IT stations is often overlooked. At M.I.DSL,
Time and motion studies have shown warehouse operatives can be spending around 208 hours per year just walking to and from IT stations. 208 unproductive hours that should be better used. Time is money. If you don’t have to walk, you are saving money, 208 man-hours worth for one operative alone. Eliminate
Battery powered IT devices need careful battery management to avoid unnecessary downtime and a mobile workstation is no different. When specifying the model of workstation, we need to look at shift practices and the IT devices (printer specifically) that will be used. The shift pattern will determine the choice of battery, lead-acid
When operatives are busy in the warehouse, do you ever stop to think, “Could the time they spend walking to and from the fixed IT station to key punch data and fetch labels etc be better used?” Time is money, after all. The answer is “yes” and the “how” is to
CEO to Ops dir. “Your team keep fit running the floor”. Ops dir. “They know their targets but having to fetch the paperwork from the IT station doesn’t make it easy”. CEO “Crossing the floor all the time for labels is not best use of time”. Ops dir. “More IT stations would help
CEO to CFO & Ops dir. “Why are the overtime hours increasing every month?” Ops dir. “It started when we took on the new project, we had to reorganise the floor layout to squeeze it all in and now staff have to walk the long way round the cages to fetch