Warehouse Drones – Equipment of the (Near?) Future Are there warehouse drones in your future? The answer is probably yes. Hollywood is already using them to film from brand new angles. Farmers are saying that the drone will transform their industry by more efficiently surveying their land and allowing for improved crop management. Online retailers, such as Amazon, are anxious to fully embrace the new technology because it dramatically improves service. “If you order a t-shirt, instead of waiting two or three days, you’ll get it in two or three hours,”…

Warehouse equipment drones – the future is here The trend toward robotics in industry is increasing, as we briefly described in our previous blog post about warehouses of the future. Robotics and drones offer new capabilities that can make work faster, easier and safer. However, fully-expanded use of the technology will probably not arrive for another decade. Robotics and drones can dramatically increase productivity. Amazon, the online retail giant, says that Prime Air, its drone program, will eventually deliver packages of up to 5 pounds in 30 minutes or less.  Walmart…

Advantages of Buying Used Warehouse Equipment When it’s time for you to replace your warehouse equipment, does it make sense to buy new – or used? As with most questions, it depends about your needs, timeline and budget. If you have unlimited time and money, then buying new equipment is a possibility for you. But, even then, it might make sense to explore used warehouse equipment first. Here are some reasons why. Maximize Dollars Used warehouse equipment naturally costs less than new. So, even if you can afford a new piece…