Order Fulfilment

Flexible fulfilment and the supply chain

Flexible fulfilment prioritises the sale and delivery of an order over the profitability of that order. To that end, orders can be dispatched from any distribution centre or even from physical stores.

First mile delivery: the start to a successful shipment

First-mile delivery begins when an order enters the system and ends when it is loaded onto the transport truck. Its optimization is key to ensuring that the rest of the supply chain operations, especially last-mile delivery, are competitive and profitable.

Picking list: an example applied to the warehouse

The picking list is a document used by operators in charge of preparing orders. In digital or paper format, it details the products, quantities, locations, aisles, racks and travel routes used to pick an order.

Order processing: the key to efficient operations

Order processing is the operation that prepares products requested by customers for dispatch in the form of orders. It’s the logistics operation in which most mistakes are made and which is the costliest for businesses.

GS1-128 barcodes in logistics

GS1-128 barcodes constitute the supply chain application of GS1 Code 128: a widespread standard in logistics for identifying a product’s characteristics by means of encoded characters. Using GSI-128 labels in conjunction with a WMS increases efficiency in the warehouse.

What is drop shipping? A logistics view

What is drop shipping? It’s an e-commerce practice whereby an intermediary and a wholesaler reach an agreement to share the different stages of marketing a product: one takes care of the sale, while the other is in charge of the logistics process. But what are the keys to making this method work? We’ll analyse it all in this post.

Augmented reality applications for warehouse logistics

Augmented reality and wearable technology (e.g., finger barcode readers and voice-picking devices) play a key role in warehouse logistics. These tools free up the hands of operators, enabling them to increase productivity in their daily tasks.

Pick-to-cart: when should I use it?

Pick-to-cart: with this method, operators move to product locations using a cart, where they deposit and sort the goods. We’ll show you when to implement this picking system and for which types of warehouses it’s suitable.

Lock stock and picking: main order fulfilment methods

There are different order fulfilment methods: how do you know which one is the best fit for your warehouse? Here, we review how the main types of picking are classified and the considerations to take into account when choosing one or the other.

Pick lists for an error-free warehouse

Pick lists are used to organise the sequence for collecting products in a warehouse for their subsequent dispatch. What information should they contain? And what advantages can a WMS bring to the creation of picking lists? We'll show you in our article.

Logistics packaging: how to optimise the process

Logistics packaging can lead to major advances in picking process efficiency. How can you optimise product packaging and palletisation? We’ll show you several solutions that improve productivity in this area.

Safer manual picking for operators and goods

Safer, more ergonomic manual picking for workers and goods is a priority in optimal warehouse management. Get to know the secrets of safe manual picking with Mecalux: Easy WMS software, picking assistive systems, machine use and occupational health and safety training.

Voice picking systems: everything you need to know

Voice picking systems act as a go-between for the WMS's orders, simplifying order preparation tasks. Our article provides an in-depth look at how the system works, its advantages and what needs to be considered before implementing this picking assistive system.

Kitting: optimising assembly in the warehouse

Kitting is the strategy that involves grouping together the individual parts that make up a product to then send them to the assembly lines. Once there, operators have all the materials they need to do their job: put together the various parts.

D2C: advantages of direct-to-consumer sales

D2C (direct-to-consumer) warehouses are a common solution for maximising profits: eliminating the middleman lowers costs. In this article, we’ll define a direct-to-consumer sales channel as applied to industry and set out the pros and cons of D2C warehouses.

Groupage: definition and applications in logistics

Groupage or consolidation is a well-established method in logistics. We’ll cover its main applications in transportation and storage operations. Check out our blog!

Picking and packing: what's the difference?

Picking and packing refer to the preparation of orders in the warehouse. However, there are nuances that set them apart. Find out which tasks make up each area and which best practices you can implement to optimise them at your storage facility.

Batch picking: when should I use it in my warehouse?

Batch picking consists of picking various units with the same SKU for different orders in one run. We’ll show you the various types of this picking method and when to apply it in your warehouse.

How to optimise picking processes in e-commerce: key strategies

What are the secret ingredients for successful organisation of e-commerce picking processes? What actions meet customer expectations and contain operating costs? We'll show you in our article.

When wave picking applies

Wave picking is one of the most organised, efficient methods of picking in the warehouse. In our article, we show you what wave picking is all about, when to apply it and its advantages for optimising picking operations.