Your product doesn’t make itself, and it doesn’t deliver itself.
Before reaching the customer, there’s a path that must run smoothly: the material flow.
What is material flow?
Material flow is the path that raw materials and products follow from their entry into a warehouse until they leave as ready-to-ship orders.
It includes receiving, storage, picking, packaging, and shipping.
If any of these steps are delayed or poorly managed, the entire chain can be blocked.
Why is it so important?
Good material flow management reduces time, errors, and costs.
Most importantly, it ensures that the customer receives their order on time and in perfect condition.
Types of material flow
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Internal flow
Refers to the movement of materials within the warehouse or logistics center.
Includes movement between receiving, picking, packing, and shipping areas.
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External flow
Refers to the movement of materials between suppliers, logistics centers, and points of sale or final delivery.
Both flows must be coordinated to avoid bottlenecks.
How to optimize material flow
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Digitalize your warehouse
With a good Warehouse Management System (WMS), you can control stock, incoming, and outgoing materials in real time.
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Design efficient routes
Organize the warehouse so workers spend less time searching for products.
A smart layout reduces travel distances and speeds up picking.
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Automate processes
Use technology for repetitive tasks like counting, packaging, or label printing.
This prevents errors and saves time.
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Train your team
A well-trained worker knows how to move efficiently, prioritize tasks, and detect errors before they become problems.
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Outsource if needed
At AMPHORA, we help brands improve logistics with ecommerce fulfillment and advanced material flow management.
Our goal is to make your stock flow smoothly.
Material flow is the foundation of efficient logistics.
Improving it improves everything: costs, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
Are you ready to optimize it with AMPHORA?
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