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Pulse
Warehouse picking systems: types, and how to choose one

Warehouse picking systems compared: carts, voice, pick-to-light, AMRs, goods-to-person and robots, with a decision matrix to match one to your orders.

10 November 2026
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5 min
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Pulse
Pick path optimization: how it works and when it pays off

Pick path optimization plans the shortest walking route for each pick list. See how it works, when your WMS order is close enough, and how to test it.

10 November 2026
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6 min
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Pulse
6 slotting mistakes every warehouse makes before peak season

Order volumes climb in warehouse peak season but the slot plan stays put. The 6 slotting mistakes we see most, and what to do about each one.

09 September 2026
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3 min
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item master data standard
Flux
Pulse
The Item Master Data Standard: fields, capture, upkeep

Which fields an item master needs, in what order to capture them, and how to keep them true. Identity, UoM hierarchy, dimensions, weight, pallet, handling.

24 August 2026
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5 min
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Flux
Pulse
The Cost of Out-of-Date Item Master Data

Out-of-date item master data costs money in six places: storage, labour, freight, transport, dock delay and stalled projects. Where it goes, and why.

14 August 2026
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4 min
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mobile dimensioner
Flux
How to Avoid Weight and Inspection Surcharges From LTL Carriers

Reweigh and reclass fees, or W&I surcharges, hit when a carrier remeasures your LTL freight. Learn why they happen, what they cost, and how to avoid them.

01 July 2026
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4 min
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3D cost aware cartonization
Pulse
How You Pack Decides Which Carrier You Should Use: Cost-Aware 3D Cartonization

Packing for fill rate looks efficient, but how you pack decides which carrier is cheapest. How cartonization and carrier selection together cut shipping costs.

01 July 2026
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4 min
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warehouse-profiling-tool
Pulse
What is Warehouse Profiling: How to Assess Your Operations Before You Optimize

Warehouse profiling is the systematic analysis of order patterns, SKU behavior, layout efficiency, and process flows. Learn the five pillars and how to use them before any optimization project.

20 June 2026
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6 min
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EU PPWR
Pulse
Flux
PPWR: What the EU Packaging Regulation Means for Logistics

The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) applies from 12 August 2026. See what it means for logistics service providers and packing costs.

10 June 2026
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3 min
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dimensioning systems compared
Flux
Best dimensioning systems for warehouses and freight: 6 compared

Dimensioning systems compared: Flux, Cubiscan, vMeasure, xDIM, FreightSnap and Qboid. What each one measures, where it measures, and the hardware it needs.

08 June 2026
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6 min
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3D Cartonization vendor comparison
Pulse
Pulse vs 3DBinPacking: Cartonization Software Compared (2026)

Compare Optioryx Pulse and 3DBinPacking cartonization software on diagonal rotation, pallet stacking, picking integration, cost-awareness, and pricing.

02 June 2026
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3 min
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mobile data capture tools for logistics
Flux
Best Mobile Data Capture Tools for Logistics: 5 Platforms Compared (2026)

Comparing 5 mobile data capture tools for logistics: Flux, CargoSnap, SmapOne, PackageX, and Scandit. Features, pricing, and which tool fits which operation.

02 June 2026
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5 min
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