To meet these demands, most retailers now source globally, but this has added further complexity, and therefore greater risk, to their supply chains. Global sourcing means navigating international regulations, dealing with multiple vendors, and managing time-sensitive deliveries—challenges that require precision, visibility, and flexibility.

Furthermore, the ever-expanding range of products, sizes, styles, weights, colours and other SKU variations continually enlarges the inventory profile of most retailers. This diversity increases the need for smarter warehousing, real-time inventory tracking, and optimized picking and packing methods tailored to each product type.

Increasingly, clients need logistics providers who can reliably manage their flows, from source to shelf, and control all other supply chain issues, freeing them to concentrate on their core activities. They seek partners who can adapt to seasonal fluctuations, streamline last-mile delivery, and handle returns efficiently—without sacrificing speed or accuracy.

SAP Logistics supplies strategic, value-driven logistics solutions to the retail sector, using experts who understand the unique requirements and standards of the industry. The company leverages this knowledge to serve some of the world's largest, most respected retailers, helping them to drive logistics efficiency and competitive advantage across the supply chain. Our approach combines technology, operational excellence, and deep industry insight to support retail businesses at every stage of growth.

This is why more and more companies are selecting SAP Logistics as their logistics partner.
Our services include:

• Consolidation centres to reduce inventory
• Break-bulk and cross-dock facilities for faster distribution
• Automated conveyor technologies for enhanced warehouse productivity
• Pick-to-zero or standard picking in ambient, chilled or frozen environments
• Piece, inner box or full box picking tailored to order requirements
• RFID, voice-picking, pick-to-light and paper-based driven solutions
• Co-packing for promotional and seasonal displays
• Home deliveries with precise time-window management
• Reverse logistics for efficient returns and restocking