Consumer goods logistics
In the world of consumer goods, it's all about speed, accuracy, and flexibility. The product mix is constantly changing, volumes peak during seasons, traditional holidays, and events like Black Friday and Valentine's Day.
And no matter how busy it gets, customers expect flawless deliveries (and the ability to return items without hassle). DistriSort offers sorting systems specifically designed to handle this dynamic: efficient, scalable, and damage-free.
Challenges in consumer goods logistics
Customer satisfaction has never played such a crucial role in logistics. The customer experience is the leading factor here as well. Moreover, customers are demanding, and the competition isn’t standing still. The challenges this type of logistics brings include:
products ranging from light and fragile to large and heavy;
peaks caused by promotions, seasons, or campaigns;
high customer expectations and low error margins;
many SKUs, fluctuating volumes, and short delivery times.
DistriSort understands your business and offers sorting solutions for these challenges – and more.
DistriSort sorting solutions
High-throughput automated sorting requires customization. One sorter may be ideal for apparel, while another is better suited for parcels. Together, we can determine the best solution for your needs. Below are three proven systems we've implemented at various sites—each with specific strengths:
Split Tray
Ideal for: fashion, mail (mixed and residual), books. Perfect for items that require careful handling and come in various sizes.
Push Tray
Ideal for: footwear, sporting goods, toys. Best suited for medium to heavy items that need to be sorted quickly and efficiently.
Cross Tray
Ideal for: jewelry and watches, pharmaceuticals and supplements, parcels, consumer goods, drugstore items, multimedia, small electronics. Excellent for small, delicate products and a wide range of consumer items.
Key Advantages of Our Systems
- Full integration with your existing WMS/ERP systems
- Automated sorting of returns, including VAS and cross-docking
- Real-time tracking of goods flows
- Scalable during peak periods, ensuring continuous efficiency
- Accurate item identification and discharge: reduces errors in high
- SKU-density environments
- Complete traceability by item or batch
- Compact footprint, high capacity
- Seamless connection with WMS, ERP, and Track & Trace systems
Who is this interesting for?
In short:
- FMCG manufacturers and distributors
- Retailers with a broad product range (omnichannel & e-commerce)
- 3PLs operating in the consumer goods sector
- Fulfillment centers handling high SKU diversity
Case study Norah
Norah is a successful Dutch fashion brand with around 90 stores and centralized distribution from Alkmaar. To manage the weekly collection changes and fulfill e-commerce orders quickly and accurately, DistriSort recommended and built a Dual Split Tray sorter.
Curious to see how it works?
Watch the video below for a behind-the-scenes look at the Norah logistics operation.
FAQ Consumer goods logistics
Below you will find the most frequently asked questions on consumer goods logistics. Feel free to contact our experts if you have any furthter questions on your situation.
