What is a mezzanine floor? And is it Worth the Investment?
When warehouse space starts running out, many businesses assume their only option is to move to a larger facility. However, a mezzanine floor is often a more cost-effective solution for businesses. A mezzanine floor can significantly increase your storage capacity without requiring additional warehouse space. For growing ecommerce businesses, manufacturers, and retailers, it can provide the extra room needed to support stock growth […]
Why Sustainable Waste Management is Becoming a Business Priority in 2026/27
Waste costs money. Your business’s profitability is affected by every pallet that’s thrown away, every unnecessary delivery and every inefficient process. That’s why more companies are investing in sustainable waste management to reduce their environmental impact, but also to improve efficiency, cut costs and create more resilient supply chains. Here’s why sustainable waste management should be on every business’s agenda in 2026 and 2027. What […]
Sustainable Waste Streams: Why Businesses Are Rethinking Cardboard Waste in 2026
Sustainability is no longer just a nice addition for businesses. In 2026, it is becoming a key part of how companies operate, particularly when it comes to packaging waste and compliance. With increasing pressure from customers, regulators, and supply chains, businesses are being expected to show clear evidence of how they manage waste responsibly. For many organisations, cardboard […]
What is ADR transport?
If you have Googled the phrase “what is ADR transport?” or want to understand how dangerous goods transport works in the UK, this guide explains everything in simple terms. At Lesters Logistics, we understand that transporting regulated products can feel complicated, especially when rules, classifications, and safety documentation are involved. This guide breaks down the […]
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 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 […]