Introduction – Elevating Warehouse Operations with Digital Signage
Imagine a warehouse where information flows seamlessly, safety is paramount, and employees are engaged. It’s not a dream; it’s the power of warehouse digital signage.
Warehouse digital signage provides a solution to address these challenges … and Tamro knows a thing or two about this, but let’s dive into that later.
By utilizing digital displays, you can effectively convey important safety information, streamline operations for increased efficiency, and foster a more engaged and connected workforce.
In this blog post, we’ll explore the key components of a warehouse digital signage solution, discuss its benefits, and showcase a real-world case study. 👇🏼
What is Warehouse Digital Signage?
Warehouse digital signage (a subset of Workplace Digital Signage) strategically uses digital displays to deliver targeted information and communication within warehouse environments.
In other words, we are discussing a solution that employs digital displays to provide real-time information, safety alerts, operational updates, and employee communications inside the warehouse. This helps improve efficiency, productivity, and safety in the warehouse.
Core Components Warehouse Digital Signage Solution
Software:
Content Management System (CMS): Robust software that empowers users to easily create, schedule, and distribute engaging digital content. Its built-in integration capabilities and APIs allow for seamless connection with business intelligence tools like Power BI or Qlik Sense automating live dashboards and ensuring timely delivery of critical information.
Content:
Effective content is crucial for successful digital signage. Plan to create engaging visuals that deliver timely information to specific audiences. To maximize efficiency, leverage automation: aim for 70% of updates to be automated using built-in integrations and APIs. (the 70 / 30 rule) Typical warehouse content includes live dashboards, safety alerts, operational updates, local announcements, and employee recognition.
Hardware:
Digital Displays:
High-quality displays (indoor and outdoor) to showcase vital information.
Media Players:
Dedicated devices that power the digital displays and play the scheduled content. These can be standalone mini PCs, Chrome OS devices, or integrated players found in Samsung Smart TVs designed for business use.
The media players need to be connected to the internet to work with the cloud-based software.
Mounting Equipment:
Hardware for securely mounting displays in various warehouse locations.
Benefits of Warehouse Digital Signage
Warehouse digital signage can significantly enhance the efficiency, safety, and overall productivity of your warehouse operations. By strategically deploying digital displays throughout your facility, you can unlock benefits that directly impact your bottom line.
💡Let’s explore some key advantages:
Improved Safety
- Real-time Hazard Alerts: Instantly communicate potential dangers, such as spills, trips, or equipment malfunctions prevent accidents.
- Emergency Notifications: Communicate critical information during emergencies, such as fire alarms and evacuations. While digital signage can be a powerful tool for emergency communication, it should always be used in conjunction with traditional emergency notification systems like audible alarms and other emergency tools.
- Safety Training Reminders: Reinforce safety protocols and best practices through visually engaging reminders and training materials.
Enhanced Operational Efficiency
📈 By providing real-time, visually engaging information, warehouse digital signage can significantly improve operational efficiency.
- Real-time Inventory Updates: Keep track of inventory levels and stockouts, optimizing storage and replenishment processes.
- Shipping Schedule Visibility: Provide real-time updates on shipping schedules, ensuring timely deliveries and reducing delays.
- Order Status Tracking: Monitor order progress and potential bottlenecks, improving order fulfillment accuracy and customer satisfaction.
- Productivity Metrics and Performance Dashboards: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and celebrate successes.
Reach all employees
One of the often-overlooked benefits of warehouse digital signage is its ability to make sure the company news and announcements reach all employees.
- Company News and Announcements: Keep employees informed about company news, events, and initiatives, building a sense of community.
- Employee Recognition and Awards: Publicly acknowledge and reward employee performance, fostering a positive work environment.
Case Study: Tamro Improves Internal Communication for Non-Desk Workers with Valotalive
Tamro Corporation is part of the family-run PHOENIX group, headquartered in Germany. The PHOENIX group is Europe’s leading provider of health services with strong local operations in 29 countries. In Finland, Tamro has approximately 440 people and a turnover of 1.6 billion Euros.
Tamro’s mission is to deliver health. The company delivers almost 60 percent of all pharmaceuticals required in hospitals, pharmacies, and retail stores throughout Finland.
In addition to distributing pharmaceuticals and other health products, Tamro offers data-driven services, sales and marketing services, as well as digital home care solutions.
At Tamro, Valotalive’s Workplace Digital Signage solution is an integral part of the company’s communication environment, playing a particularly important role in logistics centers. Digital displays are strategically placed in key locations within office and warehouse spaces, providing various benefits such as:
- Real-time Operational Insights: Visually communicated key performance indicators (KPIs) such as volume and collected items, enabling warehouse personnel to make data-driven decisions and optimize operations.
- Effective Internal Communication: The displays convey current company news to all employees and deliver targeted messages to specific teams. Due to Valotalive’s user-friendliness, a wide range of Tamro’s supervisors and specialists from HR, IT, facility management, and warehouses, in addition to the communications team, can make operational announcements and updates, ensuring quick information flow.
“Valotalive’s digital signage enables us to provide real-time data and communication that supports Tamro’s goals, ensuring up-to-date information flow also to our employees who, due to the nature of their work, cannot be at computers or on phones. The displays help keep everyone informed, and satisfaction with internal communication at Tamro is very high.”
- Outi Puolakka, Communications Manager at Tamro.
Conclusion
Warehouse digital signage has the potential to transform your warehouse operations. By implementing a well-designed digital signage solution, you can improve safety, streamline processes, and make sure all communication will reach all employees. By leveraging the power of this technology, you can create a more efficient, productive, and engaging warehouse environment.
Consider the success of companies like Tamro, who have harnessed the potential of Valotalive Workplace Digital Signage to drive positive change. By following best practices and selecting the right technology partner, you can unlock the full potential of digital signage and elevate your warehouse operations to new heights.
Further Reading:
What is Workplace Digital Signage
Digital Signage for Manufacturing
Displaying Power BI with Digital Signage
Displaying SharePoint News Posts with Digital Signage
Real-Time Data Monitoring via Digital Signage in Logistics Center
