Logistics Optimization
Layout, throughput and process engineering for distribution centers.
Hardware decisions follow process design. Before you specify a conveyor or a robot, you optimise the warehouse layout, the order profile and the flow. This category collects practical methods for measuring current performance, modelling alternatives and proving the gain before committing capital.
Topics include slotting, ABC analysis, wave vs. discrete picking, dock-to-stock cycle time, simulation, and the KPIs that matter to operations and finance. Examples are drawn from Benelux distribution centers.
Articles in Logistics Optimization
Logistics OptimizationSupply Chain Resilience: How Conveyors Mitigate Benelux Disruptions
In the dense logistics landscape of the Benelux, conveyor systems are crucial for supply chain resilience. They provide the operational flexibility and automation needed to counter disruptions like la
Logistics OptimizationErgonomics in Conveyor System Design: Reducing Operator Strain in Benelux Warehouses
Optimizing conveyor system ergonomics is crucial for reducing physical strain on warehouse operators. This article explores key design principles, from adjustable heights to automated solutions, that
Logistics OptimizationOptimizing Returns with Conveyors in the Benelux
In the high-volume Benelux e-commerce market, optimizing return logistics is crucial. Automated conveyor systems significantly reduce manual handling, accelerating the returns process from sorting to
Logistics OptimizationOptimizing Conveyor Networks: A Benelux Multi-Site Guide
Learn how to synchronize conveyor systems across multiple Benelux locations. This guide covers key strategies from centralized control to WES integration for improved throughput and reduced operationa
Logistics OptimizationEU Green Deal: Impact on Benelux Conveyor Systems
The European Green Deal is reshaping logistics in the Benelux by enforcing stricter energy and material efficiency standards for conveyor systems. This guide covers key regulations, innovative technol
Logistics OptimizationIntegrating Conveyors with WMS/WCS for Benelux Logistics
Integrating conveyor systems with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) is no longer a luxury but a necessity for competitive, data-driven logistics in the Benelux. Th
In-depth guides
Functional boundaries, integration patterns and how to avoid vendor lock-in across the warehouse software stack.
How to pick the right sorter for parcel, retail and e-commerce flows.
About logistics optimization
What are the most useful warehouse KPIs?+
Lines per hour per picker, dock-to-stock time, order accuracy, on-time-in-full (OTIF), cost per order shipped, and storage utilization. Tracking these monthly reveals where automation or process changes pay back.
How do I reduce picking time without automation?+
Slot fast movers in the golden zone, batch and zone pick, use voice or light-directed picking, and rebalance routes weekly based on order data. Typical gain: 15–30% on labour without capex.
What is warehouse simulation and when is it needed?+
Discrete-event simulation models material flows under realistic peak conditions. Use it whenever an investment exceeds ~€500 000 or whenever multiple automated subsystems must interact — it de-risks both design and go-live.
Planning a new conveyor or automation project?
Easy Systems designs and installs internal transport, conveyor and warehouse automation systems across the Benelux. Tell them about your flow — they'll come back with a system that scales.