Facility managers across all sectors are using industry innovation to improve productivity, streamline processes, and boost profits. From smart warehouses to cleaning with drones, making the most of this year’s top technology trends can make your business better.
Here’s a look at some of 2022’s biggest technology trends:
Use artificial intelligence
Despite its futuristic feel, AI gives you a broad look at your whole building for better budgeting and asset management. Data like peak-hour demands, equipment life cycles, and maintenance schedules give you the insight you need to stay on top of your building’s needs.
Look into drone use
Automation is a growing trend to increase efficiency and optimize worker safety. Drones help get to those hard-to-reach places, can safely keep an eye on your building at night, or can gauge when your gutters need cleaning. This technology provides the opportunity to get a quick and easy bird’s-eye view of your building.
Adopt mobile software
Do you manage multiple buildings? Mobile software allows you to minimize travel time between locations, compare building stats easily, and keep your data all in one place. Consolidating information will simplify your processes and save you valuable time.
Digitize your workflow
Automation is streamlining the ordering process, from order-taking to picking and packing to transporting products to your loading dock. Making your workflow more manageable allows managers to simplify complicated tasks, increase speed and productivity, and limit costly mistakes. Some automation even uses predictive technology for more accurate budgeting and a better handle on your customers’ needs.
Upgrade your inventory management
Faster than traditional barcodes and scanners, radio frequency identification (RFID) can detect tags from a greater distance, so no more travelling from item to item to scan things in (or out). Use this technology to identify items, locate packages, and manage your inventory easily.
Innovation is constantly simplifying warehouse processes, improving inventory management, and increasing productivity. These top technology trends will get your facility on a more efficient, more profitable path.
