In our experience, businesses that control their warehouse's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) are more likely to prosper, be more efficient, and, ultimately, have happier customers. TCO is a straightforward calculation of the costs associated with purchasing, deploying, using, and retiring a product or piece of equipment. To calculate the total cost of ownership, all investments and expenses must be considered. Let's look at it from a WMS perspective below ..read more

A picking route in the warehouse refers to the specific path or sequence that warehouse workers follow to collect items from different locations within the facility to fulfill customer orders efficiently. It involves determining the most optimal route through the warehouse to minimize travel time and maximize productivity. There are ways to optimize your picking routes to ensure efficiency and on-time delivery to your customers. There are various methods to optimize picking routes in a warehouse, whether through automated processes using a digital WMS or manual strategies. Zone picking helps ..read more

If we asked you whether you should generate your own electricity or use electricity from the grid, what would you do? Of course, connecting to the existing electricity grid is the most practical and convenient choice in today's world. However, back when electricity was first introduced, the decision could have been more challenging and varied. This dilemma can be likened to the choice between on-premises installations and cloud-based solutions in the realm of warehouse management systems (WMS). Technological advancements have been the driving force behind the transition from traditional to mo ..read more

You've made the decision. It's time to invest in a new WMS system to streamline and optimize warehouse operations. The next step is to develop a specification document to guide you in discussions with system providers. We asked Magnus Olsson, Head of Logistics at Care of Carl, for his top five tips for someone in the same position as you right now: moving forward towards the purchase of a new WMS system ..read more

Has your business reached the third step of warehouse maturity and is preparing to invest in a digital WMS? Congratulations! That must mean your business is growing. Now comes the critical decision: choosing between a custom or standard WMS solution. While custom solutions have their merits, they may not always be the optimal long-term choice. Let's explore which option aligns best with your business needs ..read more

A good way to assess the maturity of your warehouse processes and setup is to use a five-stage scale. When we meet with companies that are ready for the next step, they are typically somewhere along this maturity scale. However, in order to gain efficiency and expand and evolve your operations, your company will most likely need to advance in maturity. When purchasing a WMS, you should consider your warehouse system’s maturity level as well as your business’s needs (now and long-term) and resources.     The five levels of warehouse maturity While it's crucial to progress your wareh ..read more

A good way to assess the maturity of your warehouse processes and setup is to use a five-stage scale. When we meet with companies that are ready for the next step, they are typically somewhere along this maturity scale. However, in order to gain efficiency and expand and evolve your operations, your company will most likely need to advance in maturity. When purchasing a WMS, you should consider your warehouse system’s maturity level as well as your business’s needs (now and long-term) and resources.     The five levels of warehouse maturity While it's crucial to progress your wareh ..read more

In recent years, there has been a dramatic shift in our consumer buying behavior. Quick Commerce was once a relatively unknown concept, and if you forgot to buy milk, you had to wait until the store opened the next morning. However, with the rapid changes we have witnessed and the insights provided by data, new ideas for services that can meet our evolving consumer needs have emerged. One of these innovative services is Kavall ..read more

Investing in a warehouse management system (WMS) can be crucial for those in the warehouse and logistics industry. A WMS can streamline warehouse operations by optimizing processes for receiving, picking and packing, and shipping. It reduces the risk of errors, improves traceability, and can automate many repetitive tasks ..read more

At the Bitlog Summit, we unveiled a new, groundbreaking picking method in Bitlog WMS: Relay Picking. Developed in collaboration with our customer Nordic Nest, Relay Picking is not for everyone. However, if you have conveyors and wish to merge automation with manual picking, this is undoubtedly the ultimate picking approach for you ..read more