Warehousing is an essential part of the supply chain, used for stock management, meeting customer demands, and fulfilling supply orders efficiently. It is also a rapidly growing industry, has substantial economic impact, and has led to notable technological advancements. Given its importance, it is pivotal that challenges in this industry are addressed as quickly and efficiently as possible. This paper analyses recurring challenges in warehousing, both in the United Kingdom and internationally. It also assesses the latest technologies and solutions being used to resolve these challenges, and explores the benefits companies encounter when these challenges are overcome.
