July 16th, 2026 by DIGITAL2GO in Digitization
In modern warehouse logistics, one thing is clear: missing or incorrect article data is the beginning of a long and expensive chain of errors. An incorrect storage location, inefficient packaging or excessively high transport costs – all of this often starts with a small inaccuracy. Many companies therefore already record the basic logistical data such as dimensions and weight.
However, the real challenge begins exactly where this basic data ends – because this is where the really process-critical information is often ignored. The true potential for smooth and future-proof logistics lies in the "hidden", individual article attributes.
A complete digital article profile is more than just a collection of numbers. It is the digital ID of your product that contains all the important information for a smooth process. This includes, above all, the details that are often overlooked:
Item Quality: Is an item fragile, stackable, or does it need to be handled in a certain way? This information is crucial for gentle storage and the prevention of damage.
Packaging units (XLPEs): Knowing whether an item is stored individually, in a carton or on a pallet is fundamental for efficient storage space allocation and fast picking.
Storage instructions: Does a product need to be refrigerated, protected from moisture or stored upright? Only if this information is available digitally can expensive quality losses be proactively prevented.
Dangerous goods classes: The digital recording of these classes is essential for compliance and the safety of your employees in the warehouse.
Item automation capability: Is the item suitable for robot grippers? Can it be transported on conveyor belts? This information is the crucial basis for the planning and success of your future automation projects.
The biggest hurdle in capturing these diverse attributes is often the high manual effort and the associated susceptibility to errors in the processes. The solution is a capture tool with a digitally guided workflow that reduces complexity and ensures reliable data.
Automatische Data Collection - The MultiScan captures the dimensions and weight of an item quickly and fully automatically.
Intuitive attribute selection - In parallel, the MultiScan WebApp allows users to select specific handling instructions such as stackability, fragility or tiltability as well as the correct dangerous goods class with just a few clicks. Rigid and confusing input masks are replaced by a clear, visual interface.
Intelligent user guidance -for complex requirements, such as the collection of packaging data to ensure PPWR-Compliance, the PackData Assistant is used. This assistant intelligently guides users through all the necessary steps and ensures that all information is captured completely and correctly.
In this simple and fast way, a complete, error-free digital article profile is created. Instead of manually determining dimensions and transferring data to ERP systems or Excel lists, which is time-consuming, the entire recording process is digitized. The recorded data is then automatically transmitted to your connected systems, such as WMS or ERP.
A complete digital article profile is the foundation for excellent, future-proof logistics. By systematically recording all relevant attributes, you create the basis for more efficiency, higher security and the successful automation of your warehouse processes. You transform an error-prone, manual process into a fast, digital and value-adding process that relieves your employees and moves your business forward.
