In the United States, where the Pew Research Center estimates more than half of all adults own a smartphone and a third own tablet computers, manipulating technology is second nature for many. Technology is quickly advancing, and products are becoming smaller, faster, more reliable, and more prevalent than ever before.
While many HVAC distributors have hopped on the high-tech bandwagon and are using mobile technology to organize their businesses, some still rely on the old pencil-and-paper method for picking, receiving, and managing warehouse inventory. This old-school approach to warehouse management is not only outdated — it can also be inaccurate and time-consuming.