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Warehousing and distribution can’t be that difficult can it? Surely it just consists of a few processes such as receiving, putting away, picking and packing, and shipping. From a distance this seems like a simple enough task but in reality there are many more complex processes to challenge you such as increased manpower, management of […]

You’re probably well aware that the key to your success as a company is effective logistics management. But have you thought about outsourcing and does it make sense for you to do so? Making the decision to hire a third party logistics provider (3PL) is not to be taken lightly and necessitates you looking at […]

Okay, so you’ve narrowed down your search for a 3PL provider and now you need to make a choice. So what should you look for? What criteria should your 3PL provider have? The thing to remember before reaching a decision is that as a 3PL provider, the company you ultimately choose will be acting as […]

SLA has renewed its service arrangement with the warehouse management system CartonCloud. CartonCloud enables our customers to: View stock levels at any time and monitor the progress of Incoming and Outgoing orders. Pick and choose the stock you want sent to a customer with full control over Expiry Dates, Batch Numbers etc. Receive real-time email […]

Shipping is a vital part of online selling. When you do so much work converting a user to a buyer, it is a terrible shame to think that all that hard work is wasted because of shipping mistakes. Shipping is not just about delivering an item to a buyer; it’s about making sure that you […]

Warehouse efficiency is vital. With an efficient warehouse, you will enjoy greater customer satisfaction through quick and effective shipments. Honing and optimising the operation of your warehouse is an ongoing task and one that requires continual finessing. While everyone’s warehousing needs are different, there are a few things which are fairly standard to warehouse operations […]