Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Supply chain sustainability

Supply chain sustainability helps companies cut emissions, use resources optimally and improve logistics efficiency through digitalisation and automation.

ESG principles: What they are and how to apply them

ESG principles are standards used to measure companies’ ethical, social and environmental impact. They assess businesses on more than profitability, evaluating their contribution to society.

Ecommerce return rate: Definition, formula and how to reduce it

The ecommerce return rate measures the percentage of sold products that customers send back. It’s a key KPI for online retail and logistics.

Order picking accuracy: How to improve this metric

Order picking accuracy combines standardised processes, automation and a warehouse management system to minimise fulfilment errors while boosting efficiency and inventory reliability.

High-bay storage: Make the most of your warehouse’s vertical space

High-bay storage increases capacity without expanding a facility, concentrating more goods in a single warehouse.

Stacking pallets in a warehouse: A guide for safe practices

Stacking pallets involves placing pallets on top of each other safely and stably to maximise storage space while facilitating material handling.

Parallel picking: What it is, how it works and when to use it

Parallel picking is a strategy that divides a single order into subtasks that can be completed simultaneously. Its goal is to improve warehouse performance.

Stock rotation: What it is and how to calculate it

Calculating stock rotation helps companies align inventory levels with demand. The resulting rate supports purchasing, replenishment and procurement decisions.