Scanning for Success: Picking up the Pace

THE STORY

When a leading manufacturer’s warehouse operations started feeling more like a scavenger hunt than a streamlined supply chain, Logistics Plus (LP) decided it was time to “scan” for a smarter solution. Enter Zebra Technologies: with rugged mobile computers and lightning-fast scanners, LP transformed its pick-pack-ship process from error-susceptible to error-free.

The results were nothing short of barcode brilliance. Picking errors dropped by 70%, fulfillment speed soared, and inventory accuracy hit a high note. By implementing the new scanning tech, LP turned every warehouse worker into a data superhero—capturing inventory in real time, eliminating mispicks, and keeping orders humming along. With scalable solutions and instant visibility, LP now orchestrates warehouse operations with the precision of a well-tuned symphony.

THE HIGHLIGHTS

• Barcode Brilliance: 70% fewer picking errors—mispicks dropped from ~30 to under 10 per 1,000 picks.
• Real-Time Inventory: Modern scanners and mobile computers deliver instant updates and order tracking.
• Speedy Fulfillment: Orders processed faster, supporting higher volumes and on-time delivery.
• Scalable Tech: Solutions easily expand to new sites and seasonal peaks.
• Industry Applause: Zebra Technologies recently featured LP as a model client example for warehouse modernization.