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Packaging and Shipping (Chapter 7)

Camelot 3PL Software

This is Chapter 7 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. Any inefficiencies in ordering, batching, picking, pick aisle design, or replenishments will have a ripple effect that slows packaging.

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Pick Aisle Slotting (Chapter 5)

Camelot 3PL Software

This is Chapter 5 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. In order to keep storage costs affordable and delay the need to expand warehouse space, warehouses may choose to optimize their warehouse configuration. Products come in all shapes and sizes.

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Lost Warehouse Inventory? What to Do and When to Write It Off

GlobalTranz

Download ebook. Warehouse managers, on the other hand, have their own job to do: fulfill orders cost-effectively. For example, when a forward pick location has less physical than systemic inventory, the WMS may not trigger a replenishment that is required to fulfill orders, resulting in shorted picks.

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What Are the Top Warehouse Management KPIs Every Supply Chain Exec Should Measure

GlobalTranz

Customers need to get the products they order. Download ebook. Back order rate. Picking and packing KPIs include the average number of items picked per employee, the total value of picks and their average, the cost per line item, labor costs, the cost of packaging and order cycle times. of the digital supply chain.

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Pick Aisle Replenishment (Chapter 6)

Camelot 3PL Software

This is Chapter 6 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. This process is called Replenishment. The timing and exactness of replenishment is key. Replenish too little or too late and order fulfillment can grind to a halt.

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Inbound Receiving (Chapter 12)

Camelot 3PL Software

This is Chapter 12 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. A work order process can optionally be established to inspection, repair, rework, refurbishment, repackaging, relabeling, or other value-added services.

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Exception Handling (Chapter 9)

Camelot 3PL Software

This is Chapter 9 of 13 in our eBook on eCommerce Fulfillment for 3PL Warehouses. See the link below to download the full ebook. When handling such a high volume of orders, any kink in the chain could have a ripple effect on other orders or processes. The one principle that is commonly overlooked is: Isolate Exceptions.