Warehouse Storage Strategies in 2026
Warehouse storage is no longer just about finding space to hold stock. In 2026, it has become a critical part of how efficiently a business operates, scales, and meets customer expectations. As order volumes increase and supply chains become more complex, businesses are under growing pressure to use their warehouse space more effectively while maintaining speed and accuracy. For many […]
From 3 SKUs to 300: How Outsourced Inventory Helps You Scale Faster
Scaling a business sounds exciting on paper, but the reality behind the scenes is often far more challenging. What starts as a manageable setup with a handful of products can quickly become overwhelming as the demand grows, product lines expand, and customer expectations increase. Moving from just a handful of SKUs to 300 is not simply a case of […]
What is a pick packer?
A pick packer is responsible for locating items in a warehouse, collecting them for specific orders, and preparing them for shipping. This role sits at the heart of the pick and pack process, ensuring that customers receive the correct products in good condition and on time. For businesses that handle large volumes of orders, professional pick pack services […]
What industries benefit most from 3PL services?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCbKWJP_OS8&t=1s Third-party logistics (3PL) services have become a core part of modern supply chains, helping businesses streamline operations, reduce costs, and scale efficiently. Across the UK, more companies are outsourcing warehousing, fulfilment, and distribution to specialist providers to stay competitive in an increasingly complex market. With the UK 3PL market valued at over £21.9bn-£22.2bn in 2025/2026 and continuing to […]
What Is AIDC? Improving Accuracy in Pick and Pack Operations
As an ecommerce provider, you’ll understand the issues of lost labels, wrong items in the box, returns that shouldn’t happen tiny slip-ups that happen resulting into loss of profit and customer trust. So, what’s the solution? Capture the right data the moment each product is picked, packed and sent on its way. Here’s how Lesters Logistics makes that happen with tech you barely notice but can’t live without. What does AIDC […]
How Stock and Serve Models Help Scale Ups Grow Without Holding More Inventory
Growth is exciting. It is also expensive. At Lesters Logistics, we meet founders every week who have sales booming yet capital frozen in pallets of slow-moving stock. For many scale ups, the biggest barrier to growth isn’t demand. It’s cash tied up in stock, warehouse space, and operational complexity. You can have strong sales, great marketing, and increasing orders, yet still […]
Why Lesters is a Leading Logistics Company in Staffordshire
When searching for logistics services in Staffordshire, most businesses are not just looking for storage space or transport. They are looking for a logistics partner that understands their products, their customers and the pace at which their business needs to move. Based in Staffordshire, Lesters Logistics supports growing UK businesses with flexible, scalable logistics solutions that go far beyond simple warehousing. In this guide, we’ll cover: What […]
Post‑Peak Returns & Reverse Logistics – What’s Shifting in Early 2026
For many retailers and e-commerce brands, December feels like the hardest part of the year. Orders spike, warehouses are busy, and delivery networks are stretched. But once the Christmas rush ends, a second challenge begins. January is when returns arrive in volume. Not all at once, not immediately, but in a concentrated wave that can quickly […]
Meet the director of Lesters: Reiss Newport
https://youtu.be/j_h4HKoD3Nk If you have spoken to Lesters Logistics about a new project, chances are you have already met Reiss Newport. As Director, Reiss is the person who joins the dots between operations, technology, commercial strategy and customer experience. His days are varied, his goals are clear, and his focus is simple to describe but hard to execute […]
Logistics trends to watch out for in 2026
2026 will be the year that logistics teams that are fast, data-led and disciplined on cost will get rewarded. Customers want their orders sooner and with better tracking. Retailers and manufacturers are outsourcing more work to 3PL partners. Compliance, fuel and labour costs are still rising. At the same time, sustainability expectations are tightening, and damage rates are under sharper scrutiny. In this guide to 2026 Logistics trends we’ll explain, what’s changing, […]