Next Level Supply Chain with GS1 US23 Okt 2024

The Automation Advantage: Revolutionizing Warehouses with Quality Data with KNAPP

With less than 10% of warehouses currently automated, the industry is on the verge of a major transformation.

As automation surges, one element will define success: the power of high-quality data.

In this episode, Ries Bouwman, Product Manager at KNAPP, and Gasper Gulotta, Director of Software Consultancy at KNAPP, join hosts Reid Jackson and Liz Sertl to discuss how accurate data is essential to the future of warehouse automation.

Reis and Gasper share examples of how poor data can disrupt automated systems, causing costly delays and inefficiencies. They emphasize that by improving data management, companies can not only prevent these issues but also unlock the full potential of automation.

Automation isn't just about the machines—it's about ensuring accurate, complete data that systems can rely on to function smoothly.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why data accuracy is critical for successful warehouse automation
The challenges and costs associated with incorrect or incomplete data
The role of GS1 standards in improving data quality across supply chains

Jump into the conversation:

(00:00) Introducing Next Level Supply Chain

(02:28) KNAPP and its journey in automation

(05:22) The importance of data quality in automation

(08:38) Connecting KiSoft to ERP systems

(13:23) Verifying data accuracy

(18:13) Raising industry standards for better data

(24:20) Bad data causing issues for warehouse automation

(30:39) Ries and Gaspar's favorite tech

(34:32) Smarter data collection through AI and quantum computing

Connect with GS1 US:

Our website - www.gs1us.org

GS1 US on LinkedIn

Connect with the guests:

Ries Bouwman on LinkedIn

Gasper Gulotta on LinkedIn

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