— Newsletter Archive: Newsletter Vol. 25, 8/18/2025 —
In warehouses in the logistics and manufacturing industries, vast volumes of cargo and products move in and out every day.
Accurately measuring the dimensions and weight of these items plays a critical role in improving operational efficiency, reducing costs, and ensuring quality control.
Yet, many challenges still remain on the warehouse floor, making the introduction of IT and automation technologies an urgent priority.
Why Size & Weight Measurement Matters
To make the most of limited warehouse space, accurate dimensional data is essential. When you know the exact size of each item, you can optimize shelving layouts and pallet arrangements, dramatically improving storage efficiency.
Size measurement is also a critical factor in calculating transportation costs. In addition to actual weight, dimensional weight is often used as a billing standard. Inaccurate measurements can result in excessive shipping costs, becoming a non-negligible cost factor for businesses.
Moreover, precise size and weight data is indispensable for improving inventory accuracy. Correct information helps reduce the risks of shipping errors or stockouts.
For automated transport systems, such as AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles) and robots—technologies gaining significant attention in recent years—size and weight data must be known in advance. Without it, mistakes or damage during transport may occur, negating the benefits of automation.
Challenges on the Warehouse Floor
Despite these needs, measurement processes face many real-world challenges.
In many warehouses, size and weight are still measured manually using tape measures and scales—a process that is time-consuming and prone to human errors.
Irregularly shaped items, such as bagged goods or machinery parts, are especially difficult to measure automatically, requiring extra techniques to obtain accurate dimensions.
The introduction of 3D scanners or automatic dimensioning machines requires an initial investment, making ROI assessment essential.
To link measurement results automatically to WMS or ERP systems, API integration and data standardization are necessary—requiring close collaboration with IT teams.
Additionally, when multiple items are placed together, it is often difficult to measure them individually without risking misidentification.
New Advancements with AI and Sensor Technology
In recent years, AI-powered automated measurement solutions using advanced sensors have emerged. These technologies provide fast and highly accurate measurements, even for irregularly shaped cargo, while also reducing human error and easing the workload for operators.
In logistics and manufacturing, size and weight measurement is not just a simple “inspection task”—it is a vital process for optimizing operations and improving quality.
Our HAKO-FLO® Approach
To address these on-site challenges, Tokyo Electron Device America offers the HAKO-FLO® Warehouse DX Solution, a powerful, practical step toward digital transformation.
Among its services, EZ report stands out for its ability to leverage AR (Augmented Reality) technology to record cargo size and inspect damage both quickly and accurately.
Traditionally, inspection records and damage reports were often handwritten, creating issues with accuracy and efficiency. With EZ report, using an Apple iPad, operators can take a photo of the item and instantly measure its dimensions with a single touch, while also marking damaged areas directly on the screen. This not only reduces operator workload but also standardizes records and achieves a paperless workflow.
All data generated with EZ report is centrally stored on the cloud, enabling real-time information sharing between the warehouse floor and the office. As a result, collaboration is strengthened, response times are accelerated, and traceability is improved.
Flexible, Low-Cost Deployment
One of HAKO-FLO®’s advantages is its ability to integrate flexibly with existing WMS platforms, allowing partial, phased adoption with minimal initial investment.
By offering practical and effective solutions to real-world warehouse challenges, HAKO-FLO®—and EZ report in particular—is helping to redefine warehouse operations and drive the first step toward full-scale DX.
Experience HAKO-FLO at DXPO Tokyo ’25 [Summer]
On Thursday, August 21 and Friday, August 22, Tokyo Electron Device America will showcase HAKO-FLO® at DXPO Tokyo ’25 [Summer], held at Tokyo Big Sight.
At our booth, you can try hands-on demonstrations to experience how HAKO-FLO® works in the field. Our solution experts—our development and deployment staff of HAKO-FLO®—will be available to discuss your specific needs and suggest tailored approaches to your challenges.
If you are considering digital transformation in your logistics operations, this is a great opportunity to see and feel the real impact of HAKO-FLO® in person.
We look forward to welcoming you at our booth!
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