artificial intelligence and robots in a smart warehouse

Artificial Intelligence and Robotics: The Benefits of a Smart Warehouse

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Most companies are already using artificial intelligence in their warehouses. Robots are used by major companies like Amazon and Coca-Cola to stack and store products. They can be programmed to place items based on expiration dates, frequency of purchase, and other factors to increase convenience within the warehouse. Other ways warehouses are using AI-powered technologies: Self-driving vehicles replacing forklifts and …

Advantages of Automated Wood Marking

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Coding and marking is an indispensable aspect of wood production that has existed since the earliest days of the logging industry. Coding and marking ensure the safety and consistency of products and allow clear communication along the supply chain. Wood markings can provide an abundance of critical information at every stage of the supply chain. Nature’s Packaging shares some of …

Coding and Marking Wood Pallets for Identification and Traceability

Coding and Marking Wood Pallets for Identification and Traceability

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Problems will always arise with supply chain businesses. With so many moving parts to the logistics puzzle, it’s almost impossible to avoid friction points. Since the global supply chain rides on it, let’s discuss best practices for streamlining the identification and traceability of pallets. Nestled inside containers voyaging across the Pacific Ocean or stacked high across the highways and railways …

Wood Marking – What Do Those Lumber Grade Stamps Mean?

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In North America, builders, inspectors, and structural engineers use grade stamps to determine quality, strength, and other factors about various lumber used in building or construction projects. Because it’s naturally sourced, timber (wood, lumber) often has defects, some detectable and others not so apparent. These defects can impact the strength of lumber and may include splits or knots that occur …

Product Packaging: Product Origins and Federal Government

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At REA JET, we know that consumers are often concerned about the origins of the products they buy; for several decades now, there has been a decline in the manufacture of products in America, a fact very concerning to many consumers. We’ve all seen the “Made in the USA” label, but does this mean the product is fully manufactured in …