It has been calculated that up to 55% of the operational costs of running a warehouse can be attributed to the action of picking. This far outweighs the costs associated with similar actions like putaway or even processes like shipping. Implementing an inappropriate picking process will only increase costs, whilst also seriously reducing productivity and […]
Read more >The fundamentals of warehouse management part three Our latest blog on warehouse management systems (WMS) discusses the importance of finding the best WMS provider to implement your new software. How do I find the best WMS provider? This is the third blog in our series on warehouse management systems where we’ve looked at what a warehouse management […]
Read more >The fundamentals of warehouse management systems – part two Here is our second blog in the series: The fundamentals of warehouse management systems. In our first blog, we asked ‘what is a warehouse management system?’ And provided an overview of what such a system can offer. Our second blog looks at the types of warehouse management systems available […]
Read more >The fundamentals of warehouse management systems – part one In our new three-part blog series we’re going to discuss the role and benefits of warehouse management systems (WMS). In our blog series we’ll cover: What is a warehouse management system What type of warehouse management system is best for your business How to choose the […]
Read more >When introducing a warehouse management system (WMS) your number one objective will be to bring positive change to your business – whether it’s increasing throughput, improving transparency or lowering operational costs. However, it would be naïve to underestimate the impact operational change will have on your people, processes and performance. And often the bigger the […]
Read more >Here is our second blog in the series: A Quick Guide to Warehouse Management Systems. In our first blog ‘ What is a warehouse management system?’ we discussed what a WMS is and what features most systems can offer. Our second blog looks at the types of warehouse management systems available to you and how […]
Read more >Let’s face it, keeping up with the likes of Amazon is far from an easy task. The sheer scale of their business is intimidating, and their warehouses equally vast. Nevertheless, Amazon are now making inroads on delivering orders within the same day they’re placed – something that was thought near impossible not too long ago. […]
Read more >We thought it would be good to answer some frequently asked questions about K-Store warehouse management system. Below are some questions we are often asked and responses that best answer the question. If you have a question please feel free to ask us. Will K-Store suit my business? K-Store manages the warehouse and distribution centre. […]
Read more >We have created two pages for resources about hands-free barcode scanners and voice picking systems. These allow the pickers in the warehouse to have both hands free so that carrying items is easier and better safety can sometimes be achieved as both hands are free.
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