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Goods-to-Person Picking – When Walking Is Costing You Crores

In a traditional warehouse, productivity is limited by how fast a person can walk. Pickers often cover 8–12 km per...

Pre-Kitting vs Order-Based Kitting – Choosing the Right Strategy

Kitting is the process of combining multiple SKUs into a single saleable or deployable unit. In warehouse logistics, kitting plays...

ABC Analysis – Stop Treating All Inventory the Same

Not all inventory deserves the same attention — yet most warehouses still manage every SKU as if it carries the...

Multimodal Logistics: How Digital Integration Is Reshaping Indian Logistics

The logistics landscape has been undergoing a profound transformation. Once dominated by fragmented road-based transport and paper-heavy processes, the sector...

Streamlining Warehouse Operations with Order Management Systems

In the world, where everything around us is fast paced the logistics and supply chain environment, efficiency is no longer...

What Is Digital Twin Technology in Warehousing and How Does It Benefit Operations?

Digital twin technology creates a real-time virtual replica of a physical warehouse. This digital model mirrors the layout, equipment, inventory,...

Inventory Accuracy: Why Inventory Is Cash and Cash Is King

In every business that handles physical goods—retail, distribution, manufacturing, 3PL— stock management plays a far bigger role than just keeping...

How AI Can Transform Excel-Driven Inventory Planning

Most supply chain teams in India still rely heavily on Excel sheets, manual uploads, countless WhatsApp groups, and ERPs/WMS systems...

From Spreadsheets to Smart Systems: The Evolution of Supply Chain Decision-Making

For years, spreadsheets were the backbone of supply chain decision-making. From demand planning and inventory tracking to logistics cost calculations,...

The Role of IoT and Smart Sensors in Inventory Management in Modern Warehouses

The inventory management is more critical than ever. Modern warehouses are increasingly adopting IoT (Internet of Things) devices and smart...

From Chaos to Control: The Role of Data Visibility in Modern Supply Chains

In today’s fast-paced retail environment, supply chains have evolved into intricate ecosystems spanning suppliers, manufacturers, logistics providers, and consumers across...

10 Practical Ways to Reduce Inventory Touches (and How WMS Helps)

In warehousing, every time someone “touches” your inventory, be it, picking, scanning, moving, counting, relocating, etc., it costs you time,...

Sustainability Meets Technology: Reducing Waste Across Supply Chains

Supply chains are the backbone of global commerce, moving products from raw materials to the hands of customers. However, traditional...

How Theory of Constraints Supercharges Modern Warehousing

Every warehouse is basically a giant puzzle. Boxes, people, aisles, tech, equipment, schedules, and decisions all dancing together. The thing...

Innovation in Packaging: The Hidden Hero of E-Commerce and Quick Commerce

When we think of e-commerce or quick commerce, most people picture slick apps, lightning-fast delivery fleets, or an endless array...

Beyond Orders: How OMS Powers Omnichannel Excellence

Retail today has evolved into a complex ecosystem of marketplaces, physical stores, and direct-to-consumer (D2C) platforms. Each channel has its...

Reducing Human Error with AI-Driven Warehouse Management Systems

Warehouse operations are complex, involving inventory management, order processing, shipment tracking, and workforce coordination. Traditionally, these processes relied heavily on...

The Amazon Effect: Why Small & Mid Warehouses Need Big-League Tech

When you think of supply chain excellence, two names instantly come to mind: Amazon and Flipkart. Their speed, precision, and...

Technology-Driven Festive Supply Chains: Boost Your Festive Sales with Smart WMS

The festive season or other peak shopping periods brings a unique challenge: skyrocketing demand in a short span. For e-commerce...

The Rise of Quick Commerce: How WMS Powers Same-Day Delivery

In today’s digital-first economy, customer expectations are rapidly evolving. One of the most significant shifts is the demand for near-instant...

On-Premise ERP vs Cloud ERP: Which Is Right for Your Business?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have become indispensable for businesses aiming to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and drive growth. Yet,...

Impact of Monsoons on Supply Chain and Warehousing – Turning Seasonal Disruptions into Operational Resilience

Every year, as the monsoon clouds gather across India, supply chains brace themselves. For consumers, rains bring relief from scorching...

Digital Transformation in the Age of AI – Balancing Fundamentals and Experimentation

Digital transformation has been one of the most overused phrases of the past decade. For some, it meant moving from...

Demystifying Quick Commerce, Rapid Commerce, and E-commerce — What’s the Real Difference?

Delivery speed has become a battleground in the e-commerce world. What once was a standard 3–5 day delivery is now...

Silent Efficiency: The Compounding Effect of Smart WMS

In conversations about warehouse management, the spotlight usually falls on large-scale transformations—automation, robotics, or AI-driven demand forecasting. While these big-ticket...

Impact of GST Reforms on Warehousing

How GST Slab Changes Impact Warehousing and Supply Chains The Goods and Services Tax (GST) has been in place for...

Decoding the Data: Leveraging Big Data Analytics for Smarter Global Supply Chains

In today’s fast-paced business environment, data has become the new oil powering global supply chains. As trade volumes rise and...

Regionalization vs Globalization: The Shifting Tides of Sourcing Strategies

The world is witnessing a fundamental shift in supply chain management. For decades, companies pursued globalization with gusto, seeking the...

Challenging the Status Quo is the Key to Freedom in Warehouse

10 Areas Where Asking the Right Questions Unlocks Efficiency India’s freedom struggle was powered by one simple idea: question the...

The Green Supply Chain Imperative: Driving Sustainability in a Connected World

Global supply chains today face rising pressure to embrace sustainability. Stakeholders including regulators, investors, and consumers demand businesses adopt green...

Independence from Delayed Dispatches

A delayed dispatch can be the difference between a loyal customer and a lost one. On this Independence Month, here’s...

Gamification of Warehouse Work: Driving Productivity and Reducing Burnout

The concept of gamification is steadily transforming warehouse operations across industries. Companies are increasingly using game-like strategies to enhance worker...

From Port to Pin Code: India’s Infrastructure Push and Its Supply Chain Dividends

India is accelerating its logistics transformation through massive infrastructure investments, aiming to reduce logistics costs and enhance supply chain efficiency....

How to Stress Test Your Warehousing & Fulfillment for Peak Volumes

Peak season isn’t the time to discover weak links in your warehouse. Whether it’s festive sales, new product launches, or...

Beyond the Border: Navigating Complexities in International Trade and Customs

International trade has become increasingly complex, driven by evolving trade regulations, geopolitical tensions, and stricter customs policies. As global supply...

What is blockchain in supply chain? Why is it important?

While blockchain is often associated with crypto, its real-world use cases in supply chain and warehousing are growing fast. As...

What Are the Most Common Inventory Tracking Mistakes Businesses Make?

Inventory is at the heart of any warehouse operation—but even today, many businesses unknowingly bleed money due to basic tracking...

The Green Supply Chain Imperative: Driving Sustainability in a Connected World

As environmental concerns intensify, companies face mounting pressure to embed sustainability within their global supply chains. With regulators, investors, and...

Top 10 Things to Do: Peak Season Warehouse Fulfillment

Peak season brings not just more orders, but more pressure—on people, processes, systems, and customer expectations.The difference between chaos and...

How to Determine Whether You Need a WMS

Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) are no longer reserved just for large enterprises or multinational supply chains. The need for a...

Make in India, Supply Globally: India’s Ascent as a Manufacturing Hub

India is undergoing a remarkable transformation in the global manufacturing landscape. Driven by government backed initiatives such as “Make in...

Supply Chain Resilience 2.0: Lessons from India’s Response to Disruptions

India’s supply chain ecosystem has witnessed a transformative journey in the last few years, evolving from reactive responses to proactive,...

Live Inventory Visibility: Why It Matters More Than Ever

Introduction: The Age of Instant Expectations Customers today don’t wait. Whether you’re fulfilling to distributors, retailers, or end-users, delays, inaccuracies,...

Beyond the Metro: Bridging the Last-Mile Gap in Rural India

India’s e-commerce revolution is no longer limited to bustling metros and tier-1 cities. With a growing appetite for online shopping...

Demystifying Quick Commerce, Rapid Commerce, and E-commerce — What’s the Real Difference?

Delivery speed has become a battleground in the e-commerce world. What once was a standard 3–5 day delivery is now...

AI in Supply Chains: Hype or Game-Changer?

For years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated excitement across industries. Yet in supply chain management, the transition from buzz to real-world...

How WMS helps with Inventory Planning & Control?

What Is Inventory Planning and Control? Inventory planning refers to the forecasting and decision-making process to determine what products to...

Cold Chain Storage Trends in Pharma and Agri-Foods in Tier 2 Cities

As India’s supply chain landscape evolves, Tier 2 cities are emerging as crucial hubs for cold chain storage, especially in...

Urban Micro-Warehousing: Reshaping the Future of Last-Mile Delivery in Indian Cities

India’s booming e-commerce and retail sectors are driving a massive transformation in last-mile delivery. With rapid urbanisation and consumers demanding...

Why are Handheld terminals so expensive if they are just another mobile device?

Handheld terminals (HHTs) are an integral component of warehousing, quietly powering the movement of goods across the globe. What started...

The Most Innovative Companies in Consumer Goods Packaging

What Makes a Company Innovative in Consumer Goods Packaging? The most innovative companies in consumer goods packaging aren’t just creating...

Behind the Scenes of the IPL: The Untold Story of Logistics & Supply Chain Excellence

When the floodlights blaze and the stadium erupts with cheers during an IPL match, what most fans don’t see is...

Will Warehouses be operated by AI agents in future? Which jobs are at risk?

Will Warehouses Be Operated by AI Agents in the Future? In the wake of the AI revolution, warehouses — the...

Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on Global Supply Chains

The reimplementation and escalation of tariffs under President Donald Trump’s second term in 2025 have profoundly influenced global supply chains....

Network Breakages in Warehouses: Unseen Disruptions and Operational Risks

Introduction:Warehouses today rely heavily on connected systems to ensure seamless coordination across inventory management, automation, real-time analytics, and fulfillment. While...

Why Detailed Returns Processing Deserves a Seat at the Strategy Table?

Most operations teams look at returns as a necessary evil—something to handle efficiently, clear out of the warehouse, and forget...

Drones in warehouse – Possibilities and Limitations

How Drones Can Enhance Warehouse Operations and Their Limitations Drones are increasingly being adopted in warehouse operations to improve efficiency,...

Sustainable Warehousing: The Future of Green Logistics

Warehouses are the backbone of global trade, silently ensuring that goods move seamlessly from manufacturers to consumers. But behind the...

The Supply Chain Behind Maha Kumbh Mela 2025

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 in Prayagraj was one of the largest religious gatherings in history, attracting over 400 million...

Capacity Planning for Warehouses: A Comprehensive Guide

Capacity planning is a crucial aspect of warehouse management, ensuring that storage, handling, and throughput capabilities align with business needs....

Time Breakup of Quick Commerce: 10-Minute Fulfillment Explained

Quick commerce (q-commerce) has revolutionized the way consumers shop by promising ultra-fast delivery, often within 10 minutes. But how do...

Andon Cord: Its Relevance in Warehousing and Modern Logistics

The Andon cord is a critical component of lean manufacturing, originally developed as part of the Toyota Production System (TPS)....

Lessons from Ants: Enhancing Supply Chain and Material Movement Efficiencies

Lessons from Ants Ants, among nature’s most remarkable creatures, offer invaluable lessons in efficiency, coordination, and resource management. Their highly...

Is Semi-Automation in Warehouses the Solution for Low Labor Cost Countries like India?

In recent years, the logistics and supply chain industries across the world have been undergoing a significant transformation. Automation has...

Fitness Industry Fulfillment: Why a Strong WMS is Non-Negotiable

The fitness industry in India is flexing its muscles like never before! With skyrocketing demand for fitness gear, health supplements,...

Feasibility of Using Drones in Warehouses

Do Drones have a Future in Warehouses? The logistics and supply chain industries are undergoing a technological transformation, with warehouses...

How Customer Behaviour is Forcing Fulfillment Centers to Shift from Batch Order Processing to Order Streaming?

With Quick commerce, customers are now getting conditioned to blazing fast deliveries. How orders are processed in a warehouse or...

Bigger Isn’t Always Better: The Warehouse Space Dilemma

As humans, we’re natural space conquerors. Give us a new house, and within weeks, the spare room is a “gym/office/storage/guest...

What is Driving the Sudden Interest in Warehouse Automation and Digitization in India?

India’s warehousing landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with over 80% of warehouses projected to embrace digital enablement or automation...

A Tale of Two Order Processing Methods in Warehousing

Order processing is a crucial part of how companies fulfill customer demands. However, the way companies process orders can vary...

Is Your Supply Chain Ready for a Carbon-Free Future?

As environmental concerns grow, the logistics and supply chain sectors are taking bold steps toward sustainability. Technological advancements are at...

Is the Global Supply Chain at Risk?

The global maritime industry has long been the backbone of international trade, facilitating the movement of goods across continents. However,...

5 Secrets Of Supply Chain Success in 2024

Tired of inefficiencies in different supply chain processes? Well, don’t worry, we can help you streamline everything. Do you want...

Data: The backbone of the modern supply chain

We hear about all kinds of exciting technologies that can unlock amazing new capabilities in the supply chain. Generative Artificial Intelligence...

How Is India Reshaping Global Supply Chains with Its Maritime Makeover?

India’s Global Supply Chains on the Rise India’s global supply chains are undergoing a remarkable transformation, positioning the country as...

Best practices to determine safety stock, reorder point and reorder quantity

Determining safety stock, reorder point (ROP), and reorder quantity (often referred to as economic order quantity or EOQ) is crucial...

Running SAP Business One or Dynamics 365 ? Is your warehousing optimized?

Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP Business One and Microsoft Dynamics 365 are powerful tools that offer comprehensive solutions...

How Can Digitalization Drive Sustainable Supply Chains in the Least Developed Countries?

Digitalization can significantly enhance sustainability in supply chains, especially in the least developed countries (LDCs). Technologies like artificial intelligence (AI),...

Industry News and Insights: Grade A Warehousing to Witness 12.5% CAGR Growth Until FY30

The demand for Grade A warehousing in India is set to grow significantly, driven by the retail, e-commerce, and third-party...

IndoSpace to Develop Two Major Logistics Parks in Karnataka with ₹580 Crore Investment

IndoSpace, a leading industrial and logistics real estate developer, has announced plans to develop two significant logistics parks in Karnataka...

Rapid Multimodal Logistics IPO: Key Details and Insights

Rapid Multimodal Logistics, a Chennai-based logistics services provider, has launched its initial public offering (IPO) on August 22, 2024. The...

Tech-Enabled Festive Season Logistics: Setting New Standards in Efficiency and Speed

As the festive season approaches, the logistics industry experiences a dramatic surge in demand, challenging businesses to meet heightened expectations...

Warehousing Demand Shifts Across Major Indian Cities: A Mid-Year Review

The retail industry is experiencing a significant transformation as cloud computing emerges as a key driver of efficiency, customer satisfaction,...

Cloud Computing Revolutionizes Modern Retail Supply Chain Management

The retail industry is experiencing a significant transformation as cloud computing emerges as a key driver of efficiency, customer satisfaction,...

India’s Logistics Costs to Drop by April.

India’s logistics costs are projected to drop below 9% of GDP by April next year, thanks to government investments in...

Lower Logistics and Supply Chain Costs Can Significantly Bolster Growth

The Indian logistics sector is witnessing significant growth and transformation. India’s rank in the World Bank’s Global Logistics Performance Index...

The Importance of Visibility For Pharma Supply Chains

Amid growing demand from the manufacturing sector, warehouse transactions across eight primary markets in India were recorded at 23 million...

Automakers use AI to manage their supply chain ecosystem

Amid growing demand from the manufacturing sector, warehouse transactions across eight primary markets in India were recorded at 23 million...

India warehousing space demand skyrockets amid robust manufacturing: Report

Amid growing demand from the manufacturing sector, warehouse transactions across eight primary markets in India were recorded at 23 million...

Supply Chain Optimization: Enhancing Efficiency with Data Science

In today’s fast-paced global economy, supply chain optimization is critical for businesses striving to maintain a competitive edge. Data science...

Union Budget 2024: Logistics and supply chain sector set to surge

The Budget's commitment to infrastructure development is evident in its substantial allocation of Rs 11.11 trillion for capital expenditure, amounting...

Staying relevant in today’s digitally mobilised logistics, supply chain management industry

In today’s competitive landscape, professionals in the supply chain industry must upskill to stay relevant amidst rapid digital transformation. Upskilling...

Complexities of EV Supply Chains in India

India's electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining momentum, fueled by government ambitions and rising environmental concerns.

Evolving logistics: The rise of Grade A warehouses in India

Grade A warehouses, known for their advanced technologies and adherence to industry standards, are experiencing rapid evolution.

How can automation transform India’s logistics sector

Automation in India's logistics sector can boost efficiency and reduce costs, but it faces high costs, job displacement, and complex...

Bigbasket ventures into SaaS-based supply chain platform BB Matrix

With over a decade of experience in the e-commerce space, Bigbasket on Thursday announced software-as-a-service (SaaS)-based supply chain platform BB...

Surge in land prices spark demand for multi-client warehousing

As city skylines grow taller, industrial areas expand, and prime locations get increasingly costly, businesses are having to choose between...

Artificial intelligence (AI) in Supply Chain and Logistics Market Size to Grow USD 3377.2 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 10.1%

Artificial intelligence (AI) in Supply Chain and Logistics Market is Segmented by Type (Artificial neural networks, Machine Learning), by Application...