Key Factors in Selecting Warehouse Equipment
Efficiency:
The right equipment can drastically enhance the speed and accuracy of operations, from receiving and storing to picking and shipping.
Space:
Proper equipment makes the best use of available space. For instance, the right shelving and storage solutions can maximize vertical space, freeing up floor space for other operations.
Safety:
The correct equipment reduces the risk of workplace injuries.
Cost:
Quality might seem costly upfront, but it leads to significant long-term savings by reducing labor costs, minimizing errors, and speeding up operations.
Scalability:
The right equipment choices can be scaled up or modified to accommodate increased volumes without a complete overhaul.
Compliance:
Certain industries have specific regulations regarding how goods must be stored and handled. The right equipment ensures compliance with these regulations, avoiding legal issues and fines.
Inventory Management:
Efficient tracking and management of inventory are made possible with the right equipment, reducing losses due to misplacement, theft, or spoilage.
Note: Packiyo is not affiliated with any products recommended below.
PACKING STATION EQUIPMENT
Base PC running Windows
Tip: Windows 10 Pro
Barcode scanner USB wired
Tip: WoneNice
Thermal label printer
Tip: BarcodeFactory.com (this is more expensive than the Dymo, however, we find it more reliable)
Note: You may want to add a basic black-and-white laser printer for invoices and gift notes.
Devices & Scanners for Mobile Workers
Packiyo provides mobile apps for both iOS and Android devices that provide the tools for mobile warehouse workers to pick orders, transfer and manage inventory and ship orders.
You can either purchase individual devices and manage them manually, or if you're looking to improve efficiency with your warehouse mobile workers, take advantage of our partners over at Rufus Labs who provide commercial level hardware as well as a full managed platform for software, device and your mobile workforce. Learn more about Rufus.
Why We Built Packiyo to Work with Rufus
Feature | Rufus | DIY |
Wearable Barcode Scanners | Yes | No |
Hands Free Android Devices | Yes | No |
Mobile Device Management | Yes | Manual |
Covered for Breakages & Drops | Yes | No |
Device Tracking & Theft Protection | Yes | Manual |
No Cost Hardware Refreshes | Yes | No |
Swappable Batteries for Multi Shifts | Yes | No |
The DIY Approach
Tablet
(Packiyo's app runs on both iOS and Android. We recommend Android to reduce costs.)
Tip: Samsung Tab A7 at Amazon
Case
(for drops; also the strap is handy)
Tip: Seymac Stock at Amazon
Barcode scanner (Required)
Caution: Other barcode scanners may not work.
This barcode scanner is the only one proven to work in our system:
Socket Mobile Socket Scanner S700 series at Amazon (refurbished)
HANDLING AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT
Carts
(helps pickers pick orders)
Tip: Steelton at Webrestaurantstore
Bins
Tip: Bins can be used as totes for multi-item batch picking
At Webrestaurantstore or Uline
