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Packaging in e-commerce logistics presents several challenges that businesses need to address to ensure cost-effective operations.

2024-12-112024-12-14Roberth KarlssonLeave a Comment

Packaging Challenges and Solutions in E-Commerce Logistics Introduction Packaging in e-commerce logistics presents several challenges that businesses need to address to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Here are some key challenges and advice regarding implementing automated packaging machines. Key Challenges in E-Commerce Packaging Damage During Transit One of the most common issues is damage to […]

Modern agile warehouses demands change management for success

2019-10-082024-12-16Roberth Karlsson3 Comments

Focus on Technology in Warehouse Logistics In many of my articles, the focus has been on technology such as automation and robotics or WMS. Actually, that is symptomatic of the whole warehouse business right now. Many logistics organizations are in transitions right now or will be soon. However, one thing is sure: humans will be […]

Increased customer demands, main driver for investments in warehouse automation

2019-10-012024-12-16Roberth KarlssonLeave a Comment

In order to be competitive, companies make ordering rules more and more liberal. This applies not only to B2C but also to B2B. Of course, B2C is more affected by this through e-commerce and omnichannel, but we see the trend in all businesses. As you understand, it is impossible to run cost-effective logistics while allowing […]

Know your main drivers before investing in warehouse automation

2019-09-292024-12-16Roberth Karlsson1 Comment

Warehouse automation is on everybody’s lips. You might believe automation is the answer to everything. There is, of course, a natural reason behind the automation hype. McKinsey Global Institute estimates that the transportation-and-warehousing industry has the third-highest automation potential of any sector. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of technology, but behind […]

First things first. In warehouse logistics, it means right location and facility

2019-02-102019-11-01Roberth Karlsson1 Comment

In my twenty years in warehouse logistics industry, I have visited a lot of companies and warehouses in Scandinavia. The view of warehouse logistics vary greatly between companies, also the degree of maturity in development and knowledge regarding warehouse logistics. The priorities regarding investments and focus of development can differ significantly from company to company […]

It is time to clean away Taylorism mentality in warehouse production

2019-01-302019-11-01Roberth Karlsson2 Comments

Knowledge is an extremely important competitive advantage in all kinds of business. However, many companies make the big mistake of concentrating knowledge and competence on a few people at the top of the organization. This is unfortunately very common in organizations within warehouse logistics. For example, companies build up the warehouse in a number of […]

Trends in warehouse logistics

2019-01-222019-11-01Roberth KarlssonLeave a Comment

It is popular to write about next year trends at the end of current year in all kinds of subjects. Supply chain and logistics is no exception. I know I am a bit late we are already at the end of January, but really when did trends begin to take into account calendar years? Warehouse […]

Importance of an optimal warehouse design and facility

2018-10-242019-11-01Roberth Karlsson4 Comments

I love networking and discussing with other people. You can learn so much from just listen to other peoples experience and knowledge. It is also interesting to visit colleagues in the same business and see how their operations work. When I have been round and visiting warehouses I have noticed one very important thing I […]

What system should control your warehouse automation?

2018-10-212019-11-01Roberth Karlsson1 Comment

More and more companies begin with e-commerce and implement omni-channel in order to be competitive. This increases the cost of both warehouse logistics and distribution significantly. Mainly due to increased amount of orders with low amounts of orderlines and often low value. With increased costs, it is suddenly much easier to make an ROI calculation […]

The 3PL paradox

2018-06-192019-11-01Roberth Karlsson2 Comments

In my networking, I have met many manufacturers of warehouse automation and WMS vendors. They have all confirmed something I think many of us believed a long time. I call it the “3PL paradox”. Many companies choose to outsource their warehouse logistics to a 3PL company in the belief that they are more willing (because […]