White Papers

We often get queries about selecting and implementing a Warehouse Management System, about WMS functionality and other issues regarding WMS Systems. To make it easier for you to answer these questions, we've made available a selection of White Papers:

How Logistics Providers are innovating to re-shape their business - Part 1

Third Party Logistics providers have a tough time, for instance in the retail supply chain they're squeezed in both directions - by the mighty retailers and by the cost conscious importers and manufacturers. So what is the answer? Over the next series of white papers we'll explore some case studies to see how some 3PL's are succeeding.

In Part 1 we'll look at how Third Party Logistics Providers are striving to innovate in order to add more value to the work they do with their clients - this being their big opportunity to break out of the cut throat business of traditional storage and haulage.

How Logistics Providers are innovating to re-shape their business - Part 2

In Part 2 we'll look at how one 3PL is helping an imported of tableware to grow their business.

How Logistics Providers are innovating to re-shape their business - Part 3

In Part 3 we look at the technology behind these operations, and also have a look at a logistics provider who has taken a novel twist to the warehouse rental model.

How Logistics Providers are innovating to re-shape their business - Part 4

In Part 4 we'll look at how one 3PL is helping a maintenance management company to grow their business.

Selecting and Implementing a Warehouse Management System

This White Paper takes you through the selection and implementation of a Warehouse Management System (better known as a WMS) and answers question such as: When would you want a WMS? How do I select a WMS partner? What are the steps to putting in a WMS?

Customs and Excise Basics

This is a brief document to explain the key principles of communicating, whether electronically or by paper, to HM Revenue and Customs those details relating to warehousing activities.

The Middle East - Growth all round

The Middle East brings up different pictures in the minds of different people - from Bedouins and Camels in the Desert through to the Burj Dubai; the Worlds' tallest building - now in its final stages of construction in Dubai. And in some respects logistics, supply chain and warehousing mirror these contrasts - from the basic to the World Leading.

Warehouse Management Systems - the Whys and Wherefores

Why would you want a Warehouse Management System (better known as a WMS), and why wouldn't you? This short briefing will hopefully answer most of your questions. Read on!

A Guide to Warehouse Racking and Storage Types

The ducument is a comprehensive guide to location marking specification, truck types, location label set up, location check digit, label types and more.