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voice picking

Voice Picking in the Warehouse: Revolutionising Order Fulfillment

Voice Picking in the Warehouse: Revolutionising Order Fulfillment. The modern warehouse is a symphony of movement and precision, where every second counts and efficiency reigns. As e-commerce continues to grow, warehouses are under increased pressure to fulfil orders rapidly and accurately.  Enter voice picking technology—a tool that’s transforming the traditional picking process into an orchestrated […]

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Writing a Business Case for a WMS (Template Included)

Writing a Business Case for a WMS (Business Case Template Included). Introducing a new system is a big investment for businesses looking to save money, and increase efficiency within their supply chains. Writing a detailed business case for a WMS can significantly strengthen the proposal. This can be used to highlight the potential return on

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A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Stock Control.

A Comprehensive Guide to Optimizing Stock Control. Introduction: The Crucial Role of Strategic Stock Control In the dynamic landscape of business operations, managing inventory emerges as a key component for sustained success. Inventory Management is key for businesses looking to improve operational performance. This guide explores how you can evaluate your current stock control processes

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SKU

SKU essentials: management, strategies and best practices.

SKU essentials: management, strategies and best practices. A SKU system is the backbone of any efficient logistics and distribution system. SKUs are an effective tool for managing stock, especially in logistics operations that handle a large variety of products or those that require detailed tracking and reporting. In this post, we help you to understand

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Customer Satisfaction

Elevating Customer Satisfaction through Logistics Management

Elevating Customer Satisfaction through Logistics Management The link between customer satisfaction and logistics is more crucial than ever. Efficient logistics management isn’t just about moving products; it’s a strategic necessity for meeting evolving customer expectations. Ensuring quick and reliable deliveries, along with providing real-time supply chain visibility, not only satisfies customers but leaves a positive

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Balloon Challenge 2022-2023 review.

Balloon Challenge 2022-2023 review. In November 2022, we launched the third iteration of our personal development programme, the Balloon Challenge. Over the past year, six staff have taken part in this initiative, with some transformative results. As a part of our continuous improvement efforts, we run the Balloon Challenge as a platform for employees to

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Research: Industrial Robots Could Improve UK Productivity

Automation crucial to increase UK productivity levels. Blog Post by John Burgess The UK is lagging behind other countries in its use of industrial robots, and its national productivity is suffering as a result, according to analysis by Balloon One. Compared to nations with a similar manufacturing output, we are using fewer robots in industry

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Women in Logistics

Women in Logistics. Blog Post by Claire Kerr In 2013, the Guardian ran a story about women in logistics, lamenting the fact that, in the industry, only a quarter of employees were women. Without any more recent figures, it’s likely that, six years later, the story is much the same. So, it seems that the

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