Pack and Ship Automation is a top consideration when investigating means to modernize and optimize order flow in a distribution center. Investing in a solution that blends the right mix of automation technologies -including weight and vision audit, carton dimensional measurement to automate manifesting, and the application of the packing sheets and shipping labels- are…
DetailsOrder fulfillment labor costs are the largest cost in an e-commerce operation. In order to remain profitable, it is imperative to keep these costs in check. We are committed to developing and delivering solutions that lower our clients’ cost per order goals. Numina Group empowers more productive distribution operations with optimized processes and automation technologies…
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You see a watch online. You buy it. You select next-day shipping and pay ten dollars extra. Your watch arrives three days later…and it’s the wrong color! When that scenario happens, it frustrates customers and diminishes repeat purchases. Research estimates that the costs of miss-picks can drain profits of $400,000 per year from an E-com…
DetailsTechnology is changing distribution operations to meet the demand of customers wanting faster services/shipments. According to research conducted by Invesp Co., 96% of customers associate fast as same-day delivery, so faster speed in the order fulfillment operations is essential. Moreover, faster operations impact customer loyalty. For example, according to a consumer study conducted by Oracle…
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We’re excited to announce our recent partnership with Zebra Technologies, the industry’s leading mobile device automation manufacturer. Together our warehousing automation teams are implementing the latest technologies to manage better processes, boost operational efficiency to reduce labor costs, and increase order completion times and accuracy. One example of this is Numina Group’s real-time voice picking…
DetailsAs expected, the 2019 holiday season shattered previous sales marks, ushering in nearly $720.3 billion, of which $9.4 billion came solely from Cyber Monday shopping through distribution giants such as Amazon and Walmart. While it will still take time to calculate the precise number of holiday profits, businesses nationwide must also be aware of the…
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Before embarking on a large scale initiative most businesses want to determine the return on investment, “ROI”. There needs to be a detailed analysis performed prior to starting the project to understand the financial savings and the operational improvements that are the critical reasons a firm is investing in automating the order fulfillment process, such…
DetailsHave you walked into a retail store recently and noticed that the Halloween decorations are already in full swing? Some retailers are beginning to display Thanksgiving décor, so Christmas decorations are right around the corner! If you’re thinking hey, it’s only September, you are already behind the curve in preparing for peak shipping season. We…
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How to Retain Distribution Center Workers and Increase Productivity! Automation is a key strategy proven to lower labor requirements and increase operational productivity, but it’s never going to eliminate the need to have a dedicated, motivated and hard-working team of employees. Many DC’s are discovering that investing in their workforce magnifies the performance of their…
DetailsA Systems Integration Project Numina Group’s Automated Fulfillment Solution Optimized the Entire Order Fulfillment Operation by Reducing Labor, Increasing Throughput, and Managing the Critical Same Day Priority Shipments. Challenge: Due to significant growth, Merit Medical, a major medical and surgical supply manufacturer headquartered near Salt Lake City, Utah moved into a new distribution center in…
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