IoT in Warehouse and Logistics: Know What You Have and Where

Barcodes, handhelds and live inventory before robots.

The core flow is Receive, Putaway, Pick, Pack and Ship, with a scan at every step. Barcode scanners and rugged handhelds tell workers exactly what to pick and from which shelf, while a WMS keeps stock accurate in real time.

• Start with labels, a scanner and inventory software
• Add analytics for slow-moving stock and busy zones
• Later add conveyors, sorters and robots
• Connect the WMS to ERP, billing and delivery tracking