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21/10/15

5 Things you MUST consider when searching for a warehouse

Searching for a warehouse can be a daunting experience, especially when it comes to all the important factors you need to consider. You probably have very specific warehousing needs for your business, and it can be difficult to get past all the complicated lingo and sales pitches to find just what space is a good… Read more »

Neil Bennett congratulating Nathan Lloyd on achieving 10 years at Optima

23/9/15

Perfect 10: Nathan celebrates a decade with Optima!

Nathan Lloyd joined Optima back in 2005 and has gone on to become the longest serving member of the team. Having studied Computer Science at Lancaster University, Nathan joined Optima and has since progressed to become one of our senior members. After leaving university he went back to his hometown of Crewe and stumbled across… Read more »

M3 Orange S Barcode Scanner

11/9/15

Review: M3 Orange S scanner

The M3 Orange S barcode scanner device will provide your business with high quality data capture and mobile communication at an industrial level of ruggedness. So it’s no wonder that it’s one of the most popular pieces of warehouse management equipment on the market thanks to the fact that it is smaller, lighter and has an… Read more »

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16/7/15

5 Ways to maximise your warehouse performance

You’ve got orders coming out of your ears, you’re working late to reduce the backlog and all- in-all business is picking up. But unless your warehouse has the capacity to deal with a large influx of orders and a spike in sales, you could well be missing the boat with this purple patch. You could even… Read more »

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15/5/15

Optima celebrate 10 years of Software as a Service solution

  Back in 2005 we were the first WMS supplier to release this innovative software as a service, giving customers all the power of a leading warehouse management system without the need for expensive hardware or IT expertise. The option to enable clients to access our WMS software on a monthly basis through our Optimiser… Read more »

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31/3/15

The Benefits of WMS – Infographic

Setting up shop in the garage of his rental house on a winding suburban road east of Seattle, entrepreneur Jeff Bezos couldn’t have imagined how his company would grow. The garage has since been converted into a lounge, but that very house still has an oversized mail box on the front drive, a clue to… Read more »

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11/3/15

5 Things to Consider when Choosing a WMS

  Choosing a good WMS (warehouse management system) is great for customer service and client satisfaction, not to mention being beneficial to your staff and increasing the profitability of your business. But if you choose not to invest in a good warehouse management system you could face a constant battle to keep a stable customer base… Read more »

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20/2/15

5 Ways cloud software can benefit your business

  Offering access to a range of capabilities that typically only larger companies can afford, cloud computing has created something of a technology revolution for small businesses. And as a result companies can now tap into software and services on an “as they need” basis, (Software as as Services or SaaS) paying for what they use… Read more »

The Optima Team wearing Christmas jumpers

18/12/14

Optima enter the festive spirit for good causes

Last Friday was national Christmas Jumper Day so we teamed up with our friends at Webrevolve to really get into the festive spirit. As well as putting on our own festive fashion show in the office, we also donated toys and gifts to the Radio City Cash for Kids Toy Appeal that will be passed onto… Read more »

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08/12/14

Optima now fully integrated with DPD Ship@Ease system

For customers who opt for our Courier Module we have now released full integration with the DPD Ship@Ease API system. This allows customers to integrate key functionality such as: Parcel shipping Tracking Returns Directly into their own website or enterprise system. So how does the DPD Ship@ease API system work? Orders are picked and packed… Read more »