Allison Graham, Author at Socius24

Posted 22nd November 2023

The Remarkable Evolution of WMS Equipment

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By Allison Graham

Posted 15th November 2023

Guides

Downloadable Guides Click here to read The Ultimate Guide to Blue Yonder’s Dispatcher WMS – an eBook from Socius24 Click here to download our checklist – questions you need to [...]

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In Blog

Posted 15th November 2023

Navigating Supply Chain Challenges with the Right WMS

The 2020 pandemic didn’t just disrupt our daily lives; it sent shockwaves through the global supply chain. From halted manufacturing processes to unexpected spikes in demand, supply chains around [...]

By Allison Graham

In Blog

Posted 14th November 2023

A Strategic Guide to selecting your ideal Dispatcher WMS Supplier

How to find your ideal Dispatcher WMS Supplier Anyone who works in Logistics will tell you that the warehouse management industry – and finding the ideal WMS Supplier for your business [...]

By Allison Graham

Posted 13th November 2023

Knowledge Centre

Knowledge Centre Find out how our products bring fast and efficient working practices to your warehouse operation. “Our Implementation was as close to painless as it was possible to get. We [...]

By Allison Graham

In Press Releases

Posted 13th November 2023

Dispatcher WMS at Intralogistex 2024 – All you need to know

Fom the latest in materials handling technologies to full-scale warehouse automation options, Intralogistex 2024 can show you what's on offer. Socius24 will be on stand 320 to answer your [...]

By Allison Graham

In Blog

Posted 8th November 2023

Using Dispatcher WMS to Optimise Warehouse Operations

Whether you’re an e-commerce giant, dispatching a multitude of products each day, or a manufacturing colossus storing raw materials for your production operations, you have one thing in common - [...]

By Allison Graham

In Case Studies

Posted 1st November 2023

Davies Turner Case Study – Updated

“Having dealt with Ray and Craig for many years, I think what we get from Socius24 is effectively expertise and consultancy from people who work in the same way as we do."

By Allison Graham

In Blog

Posted 1st November 2023

Building the Ultimate WMS

These days, the creation of an effective WMS isn’t just about software development. We understand that it’s a delicate balance between understanding customers’ unique requirements and leveraging [...]

By Allison Graham

In Case Studies

Posted 30th October 2023

Versteijnen Case Study – Updated

How digital integration can create a competitive edge – handling pallets to parcels with Socius24 and Blue Yonder Dispatcher WMS

In the Complex web of warehouse operations, streamlining repacking is an essential, but often overlooked, step.

Whether you’re adjusting items to fit into customer-specific packaging, breaking down bulk shipments, or just updating packaging for your retail customers, the repacking process can be a magnet for inefficiencies. By spending some time examining the returns process, warehouse businesses can save significant amount of money. Here are some top tips for you to think about:

Reduce Labour Costs

Labour is typically one of the largest operational expenses in a warehouse operation. If your repacking process is inefficient, workers can end up spending unnecessary hours on tasks that could have been streamlined. By using tools like User Services Portal (USP), operators can identify workflow bottlenecks and implement solutions that speed up the process. Faster repacking means fewer labour hours… which in turn means reduced labour costs.

Minimise Errors

Mistakes during repacking can be expensive. Wrongly packed items, inaccurate labelling, or damage inflicted on products during repacking often leads to returns, rework, and unhappy customers. Streamlined processes tend to minimise these errors. An optimised system supplies clear instructions, automates repetitive tasks, and ensures checks at every step, automatically leading to increased accuracy.

Reduce Material Waste

Efficient repacking processes often end up creating less waste. This might because you’re using less packaging material because items are packed more compactly, or it might simply be that fewer materials are wasted due to mistakes. And over time, these savings can be significant.

Enhanced Inventory Turnover

A streamlined repacking process can contribute to quicker turnaround times. Which effectively means that products spend less time sitting in your warehouse and more time getting to where they need to be – whether that’s on display in a shop, or in your customers’ hands. Faster inventory turnover improves your cash flow and reduces storage costs at the same time.

Better Utilisation of Space

Efficient repacking can often result in items taking up less space. This can be due to more compact packaging or simply because items are processed and moved out more quickly. In high-demand warehouse environments, space equals money. By maximising the use of available space, warehouse operators can store more items or potentially reduce the footprint (and cost) of their storage areas. And smaller packaging also bring savings when it comes to transporting the goods you have shipped.

Improved Customer Satisfaction

While this isn’t a direct monetary saving, it’s a crucial ingredient when it comes to long-term profitability. Customers want their orders to be correct, intact, and delivered quickly. A streamlined repacking process helps you to achieve faster, more exact order fulfilment. Satisfied customers are more likely to be repeat customers and – given that selling to existing customers is significantly less expensive than finding new ones – this will reduce your costs too.

So… repacking, while it’s just one part of warehouse operations, holds significant potential for cost savings when configured correctly. By using tools and platforms, like User Services Portal from Socius24, warehouse operators can get the insights and capabilities that they need to turn this often-overlooked process into a source of competitive advantage and significant savings.