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For each industry, there are specific warehouse logistics requirements that must be taken into account for successful processing. Especially in the textile industry, there are complex requirements for logistics managers and service providers due to strict hygiene regulations. Textile warehouses are needed for the storage of raw materials as well as for intermediate storage in textile production and in the textile printing sector. In addition, textile warehouses are also needed for finished textile products in order to store them temporarily until delivery to the point of sale. Warehousing1 lists the most important information for logistics in the textile industry here.
The textile industry mainly includes manufacturers and traders of clothing and footwear. However, it also includes the fashion trade as well as manufacturers of raw materials, technical textiles and other textile goods. Logistics handling in the textile industry is characterized by special challenges. Since textiles are basically very sensitive, the goods must be handled particularly professionally during logistics processing.
The entire industry has undergone a major transformation in recent years. The main factors responsible for this have been globalization and changes in consumer behavior by means of digital offerings. The cost pressure induced by globalization has largely shifted the production of textiles to countries with lower production costs which has led to non-negligible consequences for the success of logistics managers and service providers in this segment. This stems from the fact that competitive pressure is increasingly intensified by fluctuating demand and short product life cycles. As a result, the existing supply chain is becoming more and more complex. In the fashion industry in particular, brick-and-mortar retail has faced increasing competition from digital providers.
Since textiles are sensitive materials, clean and safe storage must be ensured. These points are therefore a top priority in every step of warehouse logistics. From goods receipt and storage, through packing and picking, to the shipping and packaging process, care must be taken to ensure clean work. This should subsequently prevent soiling or damage to the textiles.
Since the textile industry is also characterized by a large variety of goods, the right type of storage is required for each product type. The goods can be stored either hanging or lying. The storage options range from carousels to shelving systems with storage trays. In particular, storage racks in which the shelves and storage trays can be individually adapted are ideal for textiles of all kinds.
The digitalization of administrative management and a modern warehouse management system (WMS) are also becoming increasingly important. While warehouse management systems a few years ago served exclusively to display item inventory and storage location, today they are also networked with new technologies in order to support optimization.
Furthermore, it is of great importance that decision makers can monitor and control all processes via a central channel. Transparency and data availability are topics that no company in the textile industry can ignore today. Especially with an increase in SKU numbers, the so-called SKU proliferation, a smart WMS is of great importance.
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