(Commonwealth)_ Knapp, a prominent technology partner specializing in value chain solutions, is introducing its MultiScan master data capture system to customers, offering options for short-term rental or outright purchase. The MultiScan system stands out as an intelligent and adaptable master data capture solution. Alongside acquiring article dimensions, it incorporates integrated weight recording and the capability to capture various data facets like fragility and stackability. This comprehensive solution is designed to gather all essential data crucial for optimizing storage space utilization and streamlining fulfillment operations. Ben Carroll, the IT Business Development Manager for Knapp UK, highlighted the specific advantages of the MultiScan system, emphasizing its potential benefits for companies dealing with seasonal or promotional inventory. He also underlined its usefulness for retailers, 3PLs collaborating with multiple vendors, smaller warehouse operators aiming to enhance e-fulfillment efficiency, or organizations requiring article data for robotic systems.
Accurate master data capture extends beyond merely improving manual warehouse operations; it forms the cornerstone for automating material flows and achieving unparalleled efficiency by embracing the digital transformation of work processes. The MultiScan system plays a pivotal role in this paradigm shift by seamlessly and automatically capturing all essential data and seamlessly transmitting it to the Warehouse Management System (WMS) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This data transmission is the catalyst for enabling optimal warehouse management practices. By automating the process of recording and relaying crucial information, MultiScan ensures that every pertinent detail regarding inventory, from article dimensions to weight, fragility, and stackability, is efficiently communicated to the central management systems. This comprehensive and real-time data exchange forms the bedrock of streamlined operations, facilitating informed decision-making and fostering agile responses to warehouse demands.
This digitization of data serves as the backbone for optimizing inventory placement, resource allocation, and logistical workflows. It empowers businesses to fine-tune their operational strategies, maximize storage space utilization, minimize handling errors, and ultimately drive significant improvements in overall warehouse efficiency. The seamless integration and flow of data between MultiScan and the WMS or ERP system underpin a cohesive and agile warehouse environment, poised for adaptive responses to evolving market demands and operational challenge. This optimized data utilization leads to maximum space efficiency, effective packing operations, reduced environmental impact, and lowered transport costs. By streamlining fulfillment efficiency, it reduces visits to each location and tote retrievals, resulting in shorter picking times for automated and manual systems, ultimately enhancing the customer experience.
The MultiScan system boasts versatility and precision in capturing data across a diverse range of articles. With optional precision scales and digital callipers, it can measure smaller items accurately, starting at 0.01mm and 0.5g. Accessories like SCANtape facilitate wireless measurement and identification of goods up to 3m in size. Additionally, it offers accessories such as a barcode scanner and an industrial camera for high-resolution product photos, directly interfacing with merchandising systems. With optional mobile capabilities lasting up to 16 hours between charges, facilitated by an optional cart and battery, MultiScan enables flexible and efficient mobile operations. Featuring an intuitive design, MultiScan ensures swift operation without the need for extensive training. Items can be placed anywhere on the measuring plate, enabling quick and automatic data capture at the push of a button. Its rugged and ergonomic design ensures ease of use, even while wearing gloves. The solution’s software is versatile, compatible with various devices, interfaces, and common operating systems. Moreover, MultiScan seamlessly integrates with KNAPP’s AI-enabled KiSoft Genomix software, accelerating the process and capturing additional attributes.
