A useful guideline for managing warehouse space is to use around 85% of its total capacity. For example, if your warehouse has 10,000 pallet slots, aim to use about 8,500. This approach ensures that you have enough operational space for moving and reshuffling inventory. Overcrowding can lead to inefficiencies, much like trying to find a parking spot in a crowded mall. Keeping a portion of your warehouse open helps maintain smooth operations and productivity…
Product slotting can significantly improve warehouse productivity—and reduce labour costs by up to 30 percent. Simply put, product slotting is about putting the right product in the right place so you can pick it in the most efficient way…
We’ve experienced a significant increase in demand here at Logistics Bureau for assistance in improving warehouse performance. Below, we share some of the main warehousing management problems we are helping with…
Here is a simple case study on Distribution Networks that illustrates some key principles in Distribution Network Design…
Shipping air inside expensive freight containers has never been a cost-effective approach to transportation. Today though, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s even more critical to try and improve capacity utilisation, given the skyrocketing costs of container freight shipping…
Despite the apparent complexities involved in supply chain management, achieving excellence really doesn’t have to be too difficult…
When stepping into a new role or company, it’s crucial to quickly grasp how the supply chain functions. This week’s focus is on the physical side—how products flow from receipt to delivery. Observing these processes firsthand not only helps you get up to speed but also uncovers opportunities for improvement. While this discussion highlights logistics, the next session will dive into performance tracking and systems…
If you’re a decision-maker with accountability for your organisation’s entire supply chain, and you’re just starting to think about outsourcing, perhaps to reduce costs or improve service…
Is your business one that operates distribution centres and other warehouse facilities to maintain control of inventory? If so, you’re probably engaged in the eternal search to make warehouse processes faster, easier, less expensive, and safer…
Every article we publish covering logistics and supply chain KPIs piques our website visitors’ interest and receives a wealth of positive feedback…