When it comes to warehouse development, the internal design and fit-out phase is where operational success is either built in—or compromised. From storage configuration to equipment selection and workflow efficiency, every design decision has a lasting impact on productivity, safety, and scalability. As logistics consultants, our role in conducting a peer review of the internal design and fit-out is to ensure that every square metre of space contributes to a seamless and efficient operation.

Over the past five years, UK logistics automation spend has seen strong and accelerating growth, driven by e‑commerce expansion, labour shortages, and technology maturation:

The logistics industry in 2025 is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, evolving customer expectations, and global sustainability goals. Companies are leveraging new tools and strategies to build more resilient, efficient, and environmentally responsible supply chains. Here are some of the key trends currently shaping the logistics landscape.

One answer is recession, or variations on that theme. It certainly isn’t the Roaring Twenties at the moment. But while the lack of certainty in what the economic outlook is may curtail growth plans and capital expenditure, it doesn’t mean that you can’t improve your logistics and supply chain operation. So where do you start and what do you look for? This blog looks at warehousing operations and offers some suggestions.

The following article was written by the founder and former managing director of LPC over 15 years ago. While the article may appear a little dated, the underlying fundamentals remain unchanged, while the principles driving logistics forward are unchanged, it is worth remembering that the trends and fashions may come and go.

Is your eCommerce warehouse set up correctly? Are you one of many businesses that set up your operation before your growing pains resulted in additional staffing and space constraints, and now simply continuing to do what you do is impacting what you need to achieve? Are you struggling to deliver a high service level and if not now – does your future growth suggest that you still will?