What Is Warehouse Logistics?
Warehouse logistics is how materials, data, and labor move through your facility—from receiving to putaway, replenishment, picking, packing, and shipping. The right design reduces touches, travel, and errors while lifting throughput and service levels.
At Vertical Storage USA, we engineer logistics systems that blend layout, process, software, and equipment—tailored to your SKUs, order profiles, and growth plans.
Logistics vs. Supply Chain Management
Logistics and supply chain management are closely related, but they operate at different levels inside a business. Logistics focuses on the day-to-day movement and storage of goods inside your warehouse—receiving, putaway, picking, packing, and shipping. Supply Chain Management (SCM) oversees the entire flow of materials and information from suppliers to customers, including sourcing, production planning, inventory strategy, and distribution.
In other words, logistics handles the execution, while supply chain management handles the strategy that aligns purchasing, production, inventory, and distribution.
At Vertical Storage USA, our warehouse logistics designs—VLM integrations, slotting, pick paths, and automated handling systems—directly support both sides by improving accuracy, throughput, and data visibility across the supply chain.
Core Solutions
Inbound & Receiving Design
Staging maps, ASN workflows, quality checks, and rapid putaway paths.
Order Picking Systems
Batch, cluster, wave, and zone picking; cart vs. conveyor; goods-to-person options.
WMS & Inventory Control
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Slotting & Replenishment
Data-driven slotting, forward pick creation, min/max rules, and auto-replen triggers.
Workstations & Packout
Right-sized benches, ergonomic heights, weigh/scan/print, QA gates.
Automation Integrations
VLMs, carousels, AS/RS, AMRs feeding consolidated pick stations.
Benefits
Higher Throughput
Shorter paths, fewer touches, balanced labor.
Lower Cost per Order
Less walking and rework, more picks per labor-hour.
Better Accuracy
Scanning and light cues reduce mis-picks.
Faster Training
Standardized zones, labels, and visual cues.
KPI Snapshot
| KPI | Baseline | Target |
|---|---|---|
| Picks per Labor-Hour | 60 | 95+ |
| Average Pick Path (ft) | 1,200 | 600 |
| Order Accuracy | 98.3% | 99.7% |
| Dock-to-Stock (hrs) | 6.0 | 2.0 |
We’ll baseline your current metrics and design to target gains.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do I need a WMS to improve logistics?
No, but a WMS amplifies results. We design improvements with or without one.
How long does a redesign take?
Most projects run 4–12 weeks depending on scope and equipment lead times.
Can we phase changes to avoid downtime?
Yes—phased deployment keeps orders moving while upgrades roll out.
What data do you need?
SKU list with dimensions/weights, order history, locations, and constraints.
Ready to Increase Throughput and Accuracy?
Get a logistics design that aligns layout, process, and software—without disrupting operations.
