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At Mappedin, we have some tips on how to reduce picking and packing errors and maintain a speedy pick and pack execution without compromising accuracy. Let’s start by explaining the different methods warehouses use to pick and pack.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"63iDIjSk0iuR4mrDg3Sz9y\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Picking Methods\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Zone Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Zone picking, also known as the pick and pass method, divides the warehouse into separate zones. Each picker will be given a specific section and will then pass the product to the next employee working in their designated zone. This promotes continual picking, allowing employees to ship orders at a quicker rate. Zone picking allows each employee to focus solely on a specific area, including the equipment required in their section. This minimizes training requirements, for instance, not everyone will need to learn how to operate a forklift if it is not required in their zone. Zone picking can promote a smooth workflow for order picking by minimizing crowds and eliminating congestion.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch picking, or “multi-order picking,” requires a picker to combine orders by SKU. This enables multiple orders to be picked at once as businesses can pull large amounts of inventory together by fulfilling big batches of items at one time. This creates a greater optimization of picking shifts with one order schedule window for each shift. Batch picking reduces travel time in a warehouse by fulfilling multiple orders at once and encourages high levels of productivity when order picking.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wave Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Wave picking is when an order is picked one SKU at a time. This method organizes orders into windows that are then scheduled to be picked at certain times throughout the day. This allows for full control over the timing of order picking which positively impacts the flow of products. Wave picking can be used simultaneously with zone or batch picking, for example, waves can be allocated at various times to separate zones.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Now that we have identified these picking and packing methods, let’s dive into some tools that can minimize picking errors when utilizing zone, batch, and wave picking. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"1. Indoor Navigation Systems \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A warehouse relies on flow, accessibility, and space to operate smoothly. In a fast-paced environment, it is crucial that the layout of the warehouse promotes an effective and productive work environment. When planning the layout of a warehouse, it is important to ensure that items of importance are placed in the most ideal locations and equipment is properly stored. Instead of manually moving around items and equipment in a warehouse, a company can use \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"digital indoor maps\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" to plan their layout accordingly. 3D digital maps allow warehouses to try different layouts and see which is the most suitable for their venue. Design your warehouse based on your goals, whether it be changing the layout to increase efficiency for pickers or optimizing the layout for inventory receiving. Digitally planning layouts with a 3D indoor map can reduce pick and pack mistakes by minimizing areas or congestion and optimizing product locations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor Wayfinding\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"A warehouse needs to have an efficient and optimized pathing system to save wasted travel time for employees while meeting all safety requirements. After the creation of a 3D map, indoor wayfinding can be implemented within the map to create optimal pathing for warehouse employees. This increases the productive workflow between picking and packing orders or receiving and shipping inventory. With an \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/warehouses/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"indoor wayfinding system for warehouses\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", employees can reduce pick and pack errors by following optimal routes while picking and packing, whether that be passing orders to a different zone or finding a product an employee is looking for. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Employees can also gain information about amenities on the map such as equipment. The 3D map can provide information about equipment protocols and training required to operate a machine while also notifying an employee of its availability status. With the implementation of blue dot technology into indoor navigation systems, warehouses can see the exact indoor location of employees on the map and which routes they are taking. This can enable warehouse managers to assess which areas can be improved while also avoiding overstaffing by seeing how crowded optimal paths are. Employees can create a picklist on the 3D map and use wayfinding to see the optimal route to follow when collecting the items they need to fulfil an order.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"44iNTLfniOrGj1UEdp7UQR\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" 2. Asset Tracking \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"It is easy for items and equipment to get misplaced when moving through a warehouse. Indoor positioning systems can be used for tracking assets in the building. Warehouses can tag equipment to view its location on an indoor map in real-time. This can account for anything from large pieces of machinery to tiny storage bins. With asset tracking, employees can save time searching for assets by seeing exact locations of equipment on the map in real-time. Asset tracking can promote accountability when knowing who is responsible for what. Asset tracking can also help minimize congestion by seeing which equipment is being used where and if there is a more efficient way to assign equipment based on the spacing of the venue and the preferred method of picking and packing.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"3. 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This technology creates a wireless workflow that relays information about the status of an item, eliminating the manual labour of scanning barcodes to see an item’s status update. This minimizes mistakes that can occur when picking and shipping multiple orders by allowing RFIDs to automatically identify and track items in a warehouse and manage inventory counts accordingly. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Meeting Regulations \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"RFID scanners also ensure government regulations are met when dealing with products like food and pharmaceuticals. Properly adhering to government regulations is crucial when ensuring products are manufactured with consumer health and safety in mind. When meeting regulations, a company can reduce the risk of receiving fines and penalties due to negligent errors. RFID tags can automate regulation procedures from monitoring equipment to ensure safety or reporting on an item's production status to see how, where, and when a product was created. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Safety & Security\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Automate safety and security measures with RFID tags to reduce stress when scrambling to ensure safety procedures are being met. RFID tags can wirelessly verify users and machines to ensure only authorized individuals can operate equipment or enter a particular area. This can enable warehouses to avoid using passwords and implement RFID authentication to make security an easy and stress-free experience. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1pEGEflexEFqbnFrubKek8\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"4. Barcode Technology\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Barcode technology can assign locations to specific items, such as a specific bin, shelf, or stock room to reduce picking errors. Barcodes allow a business to keep on top of their inventory by clearly displaying an item’s location within a warehouse to avoid workers grabbing the wrong items. Barcodes eliminate the manual process of using paper-based systems, which can be time-consuming and prone to human error. Barcode technology can allow a warehouse team to be more accurate and productive when picking and shipping items. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Automated Barcode Labelling\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When working in a warehouse, fatigue, disengagement and stress can cause human errors like miss-picking items with similar ID tags, mistakenly mislabelling an item with the wrong SKU number. It is easy for errors like this to occur when working quickly and following picking methods that use sequential SKU numbers. Barcode labelling technologies eliminate the task of reprinting and relabelling products, which can put a strain on labour, budget, and increase unnecessary manual labour. A printed order can get lost easily, making the pick and pack process difficult and time-consuming. Automated barcode labelling systems can reduce error by avoiding misspelling and misheard information about an item. Automated labelling systems use distinct and unique SKUs that can increase organization and minimize picking errors like grabbing a wrong item, making employees’ lives easier.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Barcode Scanners\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Barcode scanners can ensure barcode labels are accurate to verify each item that is picked. These scanners validate each order by seeing if the item matches the SKU so pickers and packers can do their job without error and a business can reduce strain on labour budgets. Scanners can save time and money when reducing picking mistakes. Barcode scanners keep all product information in one digital place to increase organization in warehouses. Barcodes can also enable data insights and analytics for inventory tracking when integrated with inventory automation systems, asset tracking, and other third-party solutions.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"5. Mobile Robots\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Picking and packing productivity can be greatly improved in warehouses when implementing mobile robots. Mobile robots can work around the clock and recharge when needed to reduce physical and mental strain on a picker and packer that can lead to error. Mobile robots can follow optimized routes created from wayfinding technology. This eliminates unnecessary walking so employees can focus their time accordingly and increase efficiency.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Amazon is an example of a warehouse that currently uses over 100,000 mobile robots to create a productive work environment. These robots decrease the time needed to manually retrieve items from storage bins, shelves, and stock areas by half. The robots operate in a gated area separate from the employees and bring storage units to the workers for the pick and pack process. These robots carry shelves of products from worker to worker by reading barcodes on the ground to get directions on which path to take. Mobile robots perform tedious tasks that allow employees to easily identify items when picking and packing rather than finding them on shelves or in storage bins. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox05Bks2Q3s\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ox05Bks2Q3s\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"6. 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Measures must be put in place to reduce pick and pack errors on half-picked orders to maintain a reliable business.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"7. Warehouse Management Systems\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Warehouses are utilizing many upcoming technologies as they have a large workflow to keep track of and all of the amenities listed above can be difficult to monitor when implementing separate technologies. A warehouse management system can keep track of all information in one central location. They can also be used to see what is working and what can be improved through insights and analytics. Insights and analytics can be used to track employees’ routes in wayfinding systems, asset tracking paths, mobile robot paths, barcode accuracy and more. A warehouse team can use this platform to see which items are of most importance and place fast-moving products in optimal locations. They can also monitor the location of storage bins, barcode scanners, inventory checks and more. Pickers and packers can benefit from these platforms by operating in an organized warehouse. Warehouse software systems can implement physical signs around the warehouse that correspond with 3D digital map smart labels, to ensure pickers and packers are directed at all times.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2uET1Z8K6eYz1H92qSYVs6\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Pickers and packers move quickly around a warehouse. With these tips, picking and packing can become a seamless process with minimal errors. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/contact-us/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Contact us\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" or visit our website to start reducing errors in your warehouse.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"document\"}","references":[{"contentful_id":"63iDIjSk0iuR4mrDg3Sz9y","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/63iDIjSk0iuR4mrDg3Sz9y/5ced987317888a04ea9e24d7daddb560/warehouse.jpeg","contentType":"image/jpeg"}},{"contentful_id":"44iNTLfniOrGj1UEdp7UQR","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/44iNTLfniOrGj1UEdp7UQR/8130a8f028365aeb07b299996a317fa1/warehouse.jpeg","contentType":"image/jpeg"}},{"contentful_id":"1pEGEflexEFqbnFrubKek8","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/1pEGEflexEFqbnFrubKek8/d8f488497e578e2d52b257d310f7f48b/warehouse.jpeg","contentType":"image/jpeg"}},{"contentful_id":"2uET1Z8K6eYz1H92qSYVs6","__typename":"ContentfulAsset","description":"","file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/2uET1Z8K6eYz1H92qSYVs6/f7d8d4f42914691287b6fea71ebad552/Warehouse_aisle_with__boxes_on_shelves_and_yellow_black_equipment.jpeg","contentType":"image/jpeg"}}]},"image":{"file":{"url":"//images.ctfassets.net/wdjnw2prxlw8/63iDIjSk0iuR4mrDg3Sz9y/5ced987317888a04ea9e24d7daddb560/warehouse.jpeg"}},"pdf":null,"relatedPosts":[{"title":"Using Indoor Positioning to Increase Efficiency in Warehouses","slug":"using-indoor-positioning-to-increase-efficiency-in-warehouses","content":{"__typename":"ContentfulBlogPost","author":"Sofia Spagnuolo","publishDate":"Aug 4, 2021","updatedAt":"Jan 10, 2022","tags":{"category":{"name":"Use Cases","slug":"use-cases"},"topic":{"name":"Warehouses","slug":"warehouses"}},"content":{"raw":"{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"People everywhere depend on warehouses to ship products quickly and accurately. Therefore, warehouses need to pride themselves on creating an efficient work environment that enables a speedy delivery of products. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning systems\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" can help increase efficiency in warehouses to create an enhanced experience for employees, warehouse managers, customers, and more. 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Indoor positioning can pinpoint an employee’s location to track their whereabouts when picking and packing, making them accessible to other users while providing an efficient picking path.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Increased Accountability\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Tracking employees and the way they move through the warehouse creates accountability for procedures to be followed and executed by all warehouse workers. Warehouse managers are able to see mistakes, like an employee misplacing an item, or even track slow pickers and packers to see which areas of the warehouse need to be improved. Indoor positioning can account for unauthorized personnel using prohibited equipment to prevent injury and hold an employee accountable in the event of an accident. This allows warehouse managers to keep on top of their business and ensures the warehouse is running smoothly and efficiently.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Employee Insights and Analytics\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Warehouse managers can collect data from common employee routes throughout the warehouse and identify ways to shorten travel distances and reduce travel time. Warehouses can also use insights and analytics from indoor positioning systems to crowd control congested areas. This can increase efficiency by creating clear paths for employees to navigate through. Indoor positioning can calculate the amount of time an employee spends on allocated tasks to see if there is a way to increase efficiency. This can track personnel performance to see if they are meeting the required standards of the warehouse. Warehouse managers can use this data to compare their performance to others and see which zones can be improved.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Space Planning\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Insights and analytics can provoke warehouses to rethink the layout of their venue. Indoor positioning systems highlight areas that need to be rearranged to create optimized pathing and organization. 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Warehouses can make changes to their map accordingly and upload them in real-time to ensure employees always have the most up-to-date information. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"4ZZcmNt5AP4ZJ3tCi8DHhw\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Asset Tracking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor positioning can be used for asset tracking by placing tags on anything from heavy machinery to small bins of items. With this technology in place, warehouses can manage in-transit products and in-warehouse inventory to visualize moving items in the warehouse.  \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Improved Safety & Accessibility\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Asset tracking can monitor moving objects such as large pieces of machinery, to ensure they are being used properly and safely. With a real-time tracking system, warehouses can keep track of moving pallets and maintain end-to-end visibility of all assets to ensure safety protocols are met. Along with tracking assets for safety, warehouses can ensure that materials are stored and handled correctly. Asset tracking allows employees to easily find the products or equipment they need, while also reducing waste from unnecessary items. 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Paired with a digital indoor map, asset tracking and management is taken to the next level by creating new efficiencies and experiences. Keep reading to find out more about this valuable solution and how you can implement it to benefit your business.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"How Indoor Maps Power Asset Tracking \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor mapping providers\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/indoor-mapping-software/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" help you truly visualize your building and everything it has to offer by converting your 2D floor plans into a 3D map. Through digitization, visualizations are interactive, and allow you to pan, rotate, zoom, and explore the entirety of your indoor space. Physical locations within a building are placed according to real world locations, providing an accurate visual representation of all points of interest and their associated location data. This enables your business to visualize and locate your assets on a map, and paired with \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"indoor positioning technology\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/mapping/indoor-positioning/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\", you can navigate to them, monitor their movement, assess their performance, and much more. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Using IPS to Track Assets \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Indoor positioning systems (IPS) complements indoor mapping, and together they create a powerful indoor navigation system that provides additional context to users and allows you to track assets in real-time. While the map provides a visual understanding of how assets are distributed in your building or company, indoor positioning systems, such as a tag or beacon system, can detect real-time locations to determine the coordinates of people or assets. For instance, indoor positioning can be used for asset tracking by placing tags on anything from heavy machinery to small bins of items. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"This allows you to view the location and movement of assets on the indoor map in real-time, and use \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"blue dot wayfinding\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/blog/product/web-app/feature-101-blue-dot/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\" to quickly find its whereabouts. This is especially useful in large and complex facilities, or buildings with a lot of equipment or assets to manage. Similarly, this technology can be used to track personnel with “on-device” systems accessed directly through your mobile device. Insights can then be leveraged to understand the flow of your building, equipment usage, assets requiring frequent maintenance, and other location based analytics that can help you make informed business decisions. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"What Assets Can Be Tracked?\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Not only can assets such as inventory or machinery be tracked, but asset tracking can involve anything in an indoor space, including amenities and people. Documents, employees, building material, equipment, you name it. Indoor location tracking and positioning can significantly increase efficiencies and reduce errors, thus anything that provides valuable insights for your business is beneficial to track. Indoor spaces such as hospitals, warehouses, offices, and even buildings under construction can leverage IPS to track important assets. The use cases are endless, and we will be exploring this shortly. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"SDKs for Asset Tracking and Management\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Now that we’ve talked about the value of indoor mapping and indoor positioning for visualizing and tracking assets, and the different points of interest that can be tracked, let’s explore how this solution comes together with \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"mapping SDKs\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/product-101-mapping-sdks\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"To get started, you must choose a trusted indoor mapping provider to help create your map, compile a list of assets and points of interest you want to track in your building, and then begin creating your own custom experience with SDKs. 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Then you can connect this data to the asset tracking or asset management system used by your business. While this system is not provided by the indoor mapping provider, companies such as Mappedin provide developer support to seamlessly integrate this system onto the map. You can then layer on additional experiences, such as a reservation system or workplace management system, to maximize the use of your assets.\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-1\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Asset Tracking Use Cases \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Warehouses\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Tracking your assets with digital maps is extremely useful in complex facilities such as \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"warehouses\",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/warehouses/\"}},{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\". Most facilities already have a warehouse management system in place to support and optimize warehouse functionality, distribution centre management, and the overall supply chain. What is missing, however, is the ability to visualize this location data within the context of the venue. That's where indoor maps come in. \",\"marks\":[],\"data\":{}}],\"data\":{}},{\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\",\"content\":[{\"nodeType\":\"text\",\"value\":\"Digital indoor maps combined with an indoor tracking solution and warehouse management system provides solutions for improving operations and increasing efficiencies. You can monitor real-time tracking updates of inventory, machinery, employees, warehouse pallets, and other assets, within the context of the venue. This allows you to maintain end-to-end visibility of all your assets; from large pieces of machinery to small storage bins. 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But today, there are many apps and programs that allow you to order groceries from the comforts of your own home. This has opened up an entire industry of delivery services and professional grocery shoppers – and with it, an entirely new set of operational processes. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When someone orders groceries online, a store associate or shopper has to physically pick out the goods before shipping them off to the customer. Obviously, the more customers you can serve, the better for your bottom line. But you also have to take into account if you can serve multiple orders, how many orders you can pick/pack simultaneously, how long it takes for each store associate to pick and pack a single order, and whether your current pick and packing process is as efficient as it could possibly be.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"39VdCAcfjXsvsS5bSRNm6L\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Enter \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://www.mappedin.com/industries/grocery/\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"grocery store indoor mapping\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\", which is a 3D (and often interactive) visualization of your shop. Every product is laid out exactly where you can find them in the store, which makes it easier for grocers to pick and pack orders efficiently.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In this article, we’ll go through some of the ways to improve order fulfillment by using an indoor mapping platform. We’ll also talk about storage strategies that make the picking process faster, how mapping software can help with inventory management, the best practices for picking and packing, and so much more. Let’s get started. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Populate An Efficient Route\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"An efficient route is important for buildings. Whether it’s for \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/blog/indoor-mapping-improves-emergency-planning\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"emergency management\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\" or inventory management, they help to provide an accurate plan. Grocery stores are notorious for their confusing layouts. Even with signs and labels, it’s still difficult for many shoppers to find the items they need. This is compounded by the fact that some stores like to switch around product locations, which makes order picking even more challenging. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping solutions can map your store down to the inventory level. Because of that, you can plan out a more efficient route for order picking. Since you already know where each item on the list is located, and the items are listed in the exact order that you should get them, that eliminates the back-and-forths that often happen with non-map-enabled order selecting.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"For example, if you aren’t familiar with the store layout, you might wander around the store until you find one item in the order. Then, you realize that you passed another item that you need, so you double back.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"More efficient routes mean faster order fulfillment and the faster you pick and pack, the faster the customer gets their order, increasing customer satisfaction. Plus, it reduces the strain on your employees and prevents exhaustion-related human error. It’s a win all around.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We tested this out with one of our partners, an innovative grocery retailer \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{\"uri\":\"https://resources.mappedin.com/learn/loblaw-digital-optimizing-retail-wayfinding-for-time-savings\"},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Loblaw Digital\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"hyperlink\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\". We collected store data across multiple locations and created an interactive app. The app checks where each item on the list is and then plans out the fastest and most efficient route to get all of them. Then, we sent out orders with multiple items and timed the picking process.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The results showed that picking orders with the app was 7 minutes shorter than the same exact run without the app. That’s a whopping 15% increase in efficiency.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"blockquote\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The app even took into consideration the \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"italic\"}],\"value\":\"kinds \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"of products that store associates had to get. For example, frozen or cold items were set to be picked last so that they don’t defrost before they reach the customer. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Perfect Your Storage Plan\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"In-store picking and packing are becoming increasingly common, especially with smaller retailers. But giant grocery brands may fulfill online orders directly from a warehouse. In that case, how you organize your stored goods can make or break your picking and packing operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1kLob9xQugmFXuKcFyZG0O\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Some warehouses are chaotic. Things are shipped in and placed wherever there is free space. This obviously makes picking and packing more difficult than it should be since the order picker has to find the right items first. Similarly, retailers may always change up their storage plans which can make it difficult to locate items effectively. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The secret to efficient order fulfillment is creating a logical organizational strategy. For example, you can place similar products near each other or store goods based on popularity and volume. Whichever strategy you choose, the most important thing is consistency. And don’t forget to keep your location clean and free of clutter to avoid accidents!\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the best things about indoor mapping software is that you can map out different storage plans in your grocery store and test them without changing anything on the ground. This way, you can figure out what the most efficient strategy is for you at practically zero cost. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Choose The Right Strategy\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Aside from your storage strategy, your picking strategy is another extremely important element of your operations. “Picking strategy” refers to how an order picker goes about filling an order. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are many different ways to pick and pack items. The right picking strategy for your business depends on many factors, such as average order size, how many orders you have to fulfill every day, how quickly you have to pick/pack the orders for maximum customer satisfaction.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Below are some of the most common pick and pack strategies.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Piece Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Piece picking is the simplest way for an order picker to pick and pack items. With piece picking, you complete an order as they come in. For example, if a customer orders a dozen apples, two boxes of cereal, and a case of beer, your workers will pick each item individually and send them off for shipping.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"While it’s relatively uncomplicated, it’s also the most time-consuming. Piece picking is best used for smaller grocery stores that don’t have a lot of volume.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch Picking\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-3\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Batch picking is like a leveled-up version of piece picking. Instead of fulfilling orders individually, you fulfill multiple orders simultaneously as a batch. Let’s say you get 10 orders from different customers. Your workers will pick and pack all of the items in one go. 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This can result in longer picking times, delayed orders, and frustrated customers.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"One of the goals of grocery store mapping is to make the order picking process more seamless. Every product is programmed into the map on an SKU level. You’ll find full inventory management data such as the product number, price, and its exact location in the store. Finding the right items is as easy as browsing through the app and following directions.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When you have new products and items to add to your inventory, indoor mapping will also make it easier for you to add it into the inventory management system. This way, you’ll always be able to locate your products.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When you can locate products easily, you free up time and manpower for other tasks. Workers aren’t spending the entire day shuffling around the store for just a handful of orders, increasing productivity and reducing mistakes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Reduce Distance And Time Traveled\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Even the biggest grocery stores have a maximum number of orders that they can fulfill every day. The more your workers have to move through the store to pick and pack, the fewer orders you can complete. And even if you have enough manpower, that’s manpower that can be used more efficiently for other store operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The number one factor in long pick and pack times? The distance that workers have to travel to complete an order. Indoor mapping provides an easy solution for this because the most optimal routes are mapped out – store associates don’t have to scramble for items, they just have to follow the planned route. \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"When we tested our indoor mapping solution with Loblaw Digital, we found that app runs were much shorter than usual. 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For example, the pick and pack app we developed allows store associates to mark an item as sold or shipped. That input is automatically recorded by the system, which then updates the inventory as needed.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"2ZZYGF6xAMcRAm7qR48O8U\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Entry\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-entry-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Optimization Through Data\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The best decisions are made based on data, but keeping track of the various operations in your grocery is practically a full-time job in itself. Indoor mapping platforms like Mappedin allow you to extract valuable insight from your day-to-day processes.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Here are just some of the things you can track with indoor mapping software:\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Worker movements & productivity: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Indoor mapping apps allow you to track how workers move throughout the store when picking and packing. This can help you pick the right picking strategy (e.g. batch picking, zone picking, etc.) to maximize efficiency.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Optimal product location & placement: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"How quickly your workers move through the store also depends on where the products are located. Through the app, you can see which products are most often bought together and plan your store layout accordingly. You’ll also know to place frequently-picked items waist-high to reduce worker injuries and speed up the process.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Inventory management: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Whenever your workers pick and pack, they can mark items as sold through the app. This tells you which items are moved more frequently, therefore giving you better control over your inventory.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[{\"type\":\"bold\"}],\"value\":\"Other key performance indicators: \",\"nodeType\":\"text\"},{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"There are plenty of KPIs that you can monitor through our mapping software, such as space utilization, order fulfillment rate, order accuracy, and labor costs. Once you have that information, you can identify process weaknesses and make better business decisions.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"}],\"nodeType\":\"list-item\"}],\"nodeType\":\"unordered-list\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"As a bonus, indoor mapping tech provides you with all of this data in real-time. This is especially handy if you have stakeholders or investors who are constantly demanding updates.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Retail Wayfinding Solutions\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Aside from picking and packing efficiencies, there are plenty of other ways to maximize an indoor mapping platform like Mappedin. In fact, we offer a whole host of wayfinding solutions for grocery stores, malls, retail spaces, and other industries.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"We also create wayfinding shopper apps that help customers find the products they’re looking for. It’s like a companion map for your store, complete with text directions and animated pathing. Customers can even view product details like price, size, and more – all from their mobile device.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Mappedin can use the same data for a custom in-store digital directory. These interactive maps can be placed in strategic locations around your store to guide customers to the right product, service, or section. They can display different information necessary to keep your shoppers informed.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Conclusion\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"heading-2\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"The pick and pack process for online grocery retailers provides a great opportunity for optimization. Even large stores can always stand to improve certain aspects of the process, such as order selection routes, picking strategies, and inventory profiling. We hope these best practices will help you in improving your own picking and packing operations.\",\"nodeType\":\"text\"}],\"nodeType\":\"paragraph\"},{\"data\":{\"target\":{\"sys\":{\"id\":\"1ZsnxrjtPbFMgrOmbkPGUN\",\"type\":\"Link\",\"linkType\":\"Asset\"}}},\"content\":[],\"nodeType\":\"embedded-asset-block\"},{\"data\":{},\"content\":[{\"data\":{},\"marks\":[],\"value\":\"Interested in incorporating indoor mapping into your own store for better picking and packing? 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