E-commerce, S-commerce and M-commerce have opened a whole new world of possibilities for traditional bricks and mortar retailers. Selling online offers retailers countless advantages above and beyond the obvious ability to trade twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year with access to a global audience of potential consumers. New … Continue reading Can Warehouse Management Software Help Solve the Returns Challenge?

  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 … Continue reading What’s the best picking method for my warehouse?

Your warehouse is throttling your business and limiting your ability to grow, but what is the answer? Employing more people whilst increasing your operational costs; moving to a purpose-built site on that shiny new development around the corner or investment in automation? If your goal is boosting operational efficiency increasing headcount or relocation may offer … Continue reading The Advantages of Warehouse Automation

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 … Continue reading What type of warehouse management system (WMS) do I need?

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 … Continue reading What is a Warehouse Management System?

With the ever-increasing popularity of shopping online, ecommerce businesses are keen to make the customers’ shopping experience as straightforward and efficient as possible. Order fulfilment, particularly the picking of products, after purchase by the customer, remains a part of the process vulnerable to delays. Ecommerce giants, Amazon recognised the need to improve their warehouse picking … Continue reading Total automation of the warehouse picking process – are we there yet?

Working with UCH, Keymas offered a tailored version of it’s advanced warehouse management system, K-Store

With more and more people shopping online and delivery times being shorter than ever before, businesses are having to re-think their processes and invest in new logistics technology in order to keep up with the ever-quickening pace. Today customers’ expectations for speedy delivery are extremely high, so in order to remain competitive, businesses must aim … Continue reading Is your warehouse same day ready?

Looking for ways to improve efficiency and increase productivity in your warehouse? Follow our simple tips

Over time we have seen a dramatic change in the way warehouses are managed. Developments in technology have meant that businesses are now able to manage their stock much more efficiently and meet the high demands of orders that come in through various channels including online sales.