5 problems in warehouse operations that smart locker cabinets solve

In the warehouse, it is important to work smoothly and have full control over the equipment. Terminals, scanners or tablets are everyday tools without which it is difficult to imagine the functioning of the entire team. In practice, however, there are many obstacles: chaos when issuing devices, lost or missing data on time.

More and more companies are reaching for intelligent locker cabinets that organize processes and make life easier for employees. Check out how they can help you!

1. Releasing equipment takes too much time

Manually handing over equipment creates queues and wastes time. Employees wait for someone to issue them a terminal, and then it's difficult to determine who is responsible for a particular piece of equipment.

Thanks to the locker cabinet:

• logging in is done by card or code,
• the system automatically assigns a ready-to-use device,
• return takes a few seconds and does not involve additional people,

It's a simple solution that eliminates daily chaos and relieves the burden on your IT department.

2. Downtime due to faulty equipment

Equipment failure at the beginning of a shift means delays and frustration for the entire team. The problem is a lack of control over which equipment is fit for work.

The cabinet solves this problem because:

• enables you to report a defect on return,
• automatically locks out defective equipment,
• Consecutive employees get only working equipment,

This makes downtime shorter and the quality of work more stable.

See how Rossmann uses locker cabinets on a daily basis!

3. Lack of control over equipment and lost

Lost equipment or lack of accountability for damage are real costs. Without a system, it is difficult to determine who used what and when.

The locker cabinet gives full transparency:

• every retrieval and return are recorded,
• know who had the equipment at any given time,
• the history of usage is available in the admin panel,

This is not only more certainty, but also more accountability for employees.

4. No transparent data for the manager

The warehouse manager needs quick answers: how many devices are in use, how many are slow, and which need repair? Without a proper system, such data must be collected manually.

With the cabinet, you can check in real time:

• the current number of available and occupied lockers,
• reported failures and unclaimed terminals,
• attempted downloads by unauthorized persons,

This is full real-time control, with no additional paperwork.

5. Difficult to manage access and privileges

Not every employee should have access to every device. Manually setting such rules is cumbersome and prone to errors.

The cabinet allows you to set access levels:

• different user roles (employee, leader, administrator),
• assignment of devices to specific individuals or zones,
• logging in by authorized cards or RFID only,

This ensures that the right equipment goes to the right people.

Intelligent locker cabinets bring order where chaos previously reigned. They reduce equipment release time, minimize downtime, increase accountability and give full visibility over a fleet of equipment. It's a solution that's becoming standard in many warehouses, because it realistically streamlines daily operations and allows you to focus on what's most important. Sound good?

Learn about intelligent locker cabinets by Antumo!

I would be happy to present a demo of the Antumo LOCKER CABINET.

We can also arrange device testing.

Anna Stemplewska

anna.stemplewska@antumo.com