Warehouse

Are all warehouses the same? Short answer: no, but yes! This contradiction in terms is probably best explained by the Thai phrase; ‘Same, same, but different’…

Order picking is the productive operation in a warehouse. Any warehouse design exercise that doesn't include a rigorous approach to the processes and equipment layout for order picking is suspect. Picking is where products are selected and retrieved from stock to...

A warehouse is a planned node in the supply chain. Goods come in, get put away, stored, processed, picked, packed, and sent back out. That's the job. But thinking of it as a big building with racking misses the point. A warehouse that's run well does real work for...

Key Takeaways Slow moving inventory is one of the most common hidden profit leaks in supply chains. In this guide, I’ll focus on practical ways to identify slow moving inventory, manage it quickly, and stop it building up again. Slow movers are typically inventory...

Key Takeaways Warehouse analytics uses data from WMS, ERPs, order management systems and other platforms to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and raise customer satisfaction. From a supply chain consulting perspective, analytics is increasingly important...

Key Takeaways A good warehouse management system is no longer optional. It's what keeps your order fulfilment sharp, your inventory moving, your costs in check, and your service levels intact. Inventory accuracy belongs on the board's agenda, not just the warehouse...