logistik
What happens to goods that do not sell
Short answer: They are first put on offer, then moved to an outlet, and finally sold on in bulk, given away or sent f...
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Why the parcel is not filled completely
Short answer: Because the warehouse uses a fixed set of box sizes, and because the item needs a little room so it is ...
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What the packaging has to withstand
Short answer: It has to survive being thrown, pressed, made wet and stacked under other parcels. It should also open ...
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Why a returned garment cannot always be sold again
Short answer: Because it may be worn, smell of perfume or be missing its label. An item that is not as new cannot be ...
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How returned goods are checked
Short answer: The item is unpacked, matched to the order, checked for wear and damage, and smelled. If everything fit...
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What a return costs in handling
Short answer: A return costs freight both ways, time to receive and check the item, new packaging and often a new pla...
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Why sizes sell out in a particular order
Short answer: Because the middle sizes are bought by the most people. An order is placed to match an expected spread,...
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How back orders are handled
Short answer: A backorder is an order where an item is missing. The shop sends what it has, keeps the rest open, and ...
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What happens when a batch arrives late
Short answer: The shop moves the expected delivery dates, informs the customers who are waiting, and decides whether ...
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Why an item can be sold out while it is still on the page
Short answer: The stock figure is updated with a small delay, and several customers can put the same last item in the...
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How an order is picked
Short answer: The system makes a list of which items to fetch and where they stand. The employee walks the route, sca...
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What a barcode label contains
Short answer: The bars are a number, and the number points to a specific item in a register. The label does not hold ...
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