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Managing urgent shipments in receiving
An urgent hot shipment arriving at the loading dock requires immediate and expedited handling to avoid delays in production. The root cause is often inflexible standard putaway procedures that cannot quickly prioritize specific pallets. Without rapid processing, urgent materials stagnate at receiving.
Failing to expedite these shipments leads to severe negative consequences, including high costs from stalled production lines and significant operational bottlenecks. Manufacturers face lost revenue and decreased customer satisfaction when they cannot adapt swiftly to urgent production needs.
The managing urgent shipments in receiving solution
To address the identified challenge and deliver faster material handling and reduced labor costs, manufacturers utilize the DS3600, ZD621, ET401, and Workstation Connect. This combination of hardware and software accelerates receiving workflows, allowing urgent shipments to be dispatched directly to production while standard items are staged appropriately.
Potential benefits
Transitioning from manual receiving to an optimized workflow converts a cost center into a competitive advantage. With Zebra, tangible results are achieved that have a direct impact on the bottom line.
Faster material handling
accelerating the delivery of hot shipments directly to the line
Reduced labor costs
minimizing the need for manual transport and manual data entry
Improved responsiveness to urgent production needs
preventing line shutdowns and operational bottlenecks
How the solution works
Capture barcodes for immediate prioritization
Upon arrival at the loading dock, workers must quickly process the incoming shipment. The DS3600 Series Ultra-Rugged Barcode Scanners capture barcodes rapidly, allowing associates to instantly identify priority pallets. Its advanced scanning technology provides the speed required to process hot shipments without delaying other tasks, making it ideal for fast-paced loading docks.
Generate accurate putaway labels
After priority items are identified, the remaining standard shipment must be processed efficiently. The ZD621 prints high-quality and reliable labels for the rest of the items staged for putaway. Its precise printing capability keeps standard inventory organized and clearly marked, supporting overall warehouse efficiency and preventing routing errors.
Power through industrial tasks with dual-purpose versatility
On the dock floor, workers use the ET401 as a sleek, highly mobile tablet. However, using Workstation Connect, workers can drop the ET401 into a Connect Cradle, instantly turning it into a full-featured desktop-style workstation. This allows them to seamlessly switch from scanning pallets on the move to performing intensive data-entry tasks at a desk. ET401 also provides IP68 sealing, which means it’s dustproof and water-submersible. It also features Corning® Gorilla® Glass 5 display protection to deliver reliability in industrial environments.
Transforming receiving into a competitive advantage
Automating material movement and receiving provides significant financial value. By accelerating workflows and reducing labor dependency, facilities optimize their operations and protect their bottom line from unexpected delays.
Note:
Use case figures and savings estimates are illustrative only and may be derived from customer data, projections, or controlled testing. They do not represent guaranteed results, and actual outcomes will vary by application; customers should consult a Zebra sales representative to evaluate their specific environment.
