Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IMLThe constantly growing mail order and online trade requires efficient logistics. Nowadays, consumers expect products to be available online and they expect them to be delivered quickly. However, most companies lack the necessary know-how to deal with the logistical changes that e-commerce brings with it. Starting with the set-up of the online store, through a suitable packaging concept, to the selection of the appropriate logistic partner for both the delivery and the return of customer orders.
Our offer: By analyzing your product range, we evaluate its suitability for e-commerce or select an optimal strategy for your online mail order business based on existing order data. Taking into account your order structure and packaging materials, we calculate the current volume utilization of your carton set and advise you on its reassembly, taking into account ecological and economic aspects. Together with you, we round off this new supply strategy by planning your locations and selecting a suitable packaging concept. If required, we make a supplier tender and accompany you in the negotiations with your future logistics partner for e-commerce.