Here at Lesters, we donโt just supply corrugated cardboard – we create solutions that optimise your entire supply chain. Transform your logistics operations with Lestersโ five supply chain pillars to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and deliver more.
Why Supply Chain Efficiency Matters
In todayโs competitive logistics landscape, every second counts. Your packaging isnโt just a protective layer, itโs a critical component of your operational efficiency. From the moment an item is picked from your warehouse, to its safe arrival at its destination (and possible return), efficiency impacts your speed, costs and sustainability.
Weโve identified five critical stages where optimised corrugated packaging solutions deliver measurable improvements to your bottom line.
The Five Pillar Framework
Each pillar represents a critical stage in your supply chain where intelligent packaging choices drive efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance performance. Explore how Lesters can optimise every step of your operation.
Pillar 1: Pick
Picking is the crucial first step of most supply chains. Streamline your warehouse picking operations with corrugated solutions that are designed specifically for speed, accuracy and space optimisation. The picking systems that weโve designed integrate seamlessly with your existing racking layout and automations.
Pillar 2: Store
Intelligent storage packaging can maximise your warehouse density, ultimately reducing storage footprint, improving stock visibility and integrating with modern racking systems for optimal space utilisation.
Pillar 3: Pack
Accelerate your packing process with innovative corrugated solutions that reduce labour time, minimise material waste, and ensure that your products have adequate protection to reduce return rates. From e-commerce to bulk shipments, we have the solution.
Pillar 4: Ship
Unlock greater load efficiency with shipping solutions engineered to maximise pallet density, reduce freight costs, and keep your products protected from warehouse to doorstep โ all without sacrificing your environmental credentials.
Pillar 5: Returns
Step into the circular economy with reusable and returnable packaging solutions that go the distance. Cut waste across your entire supply chain, reduce long-term costs, and strengthen your sustainability credentials – with packaging engineered for multiple lifecycles, not just one.
Why Choose Lesters’ 5 Pillars Approach?
We bring more than packaging to the table. With forty years of experience and a family-owned commitment to excellence, we partner with you to deliver measurable improvements across your entire operation.
Cost Efficiency
Great packaging shouldn’t cost the earth – financially or environmentally. Our solutions are designed to reduce your packaging spend by up to 40%, while better pallet density drives down shipping costs at the same time. By minimising damage rates and returns, and eliminating the need for pallet wrap and strapping, the savings compound quickly and meaningfully across your operation.
Operational Performance
Efficiency isn’t just about cost – it’s about how smoothly your operation runs day to day. Our packaging solutions enable faster picking and packing times, improve warehouse throughput, and reduce labour requirements, freeing your team to focus on what matters most. And because our solutions are built to integrate seamlessly with your existing systems, you’ll see the benefits without the disruption.
Sustainability
Doing the right thing and running a profitable operation aren’t mutually exclusive. All of our corrugated materials are 100% recyclable, with FSC-certified options available for those with the highest environmental standards. Combined with reusable and returnable solutions, our approach helps you meaningfully reduce your carbon footprint and demonstrate a genuine commitment to sustainable practice.
Expert Partnership
When you work with Lesters, you gain far more than a supplier โ you gain a dedicated partner invested in your success. From bespoke design capabilities and on-site packaging audits to rapid prototyping and testing, we work closely with you at every stage. With dedicated account management throughout, you’ll always have the right expertise on hand when you need it.
How We Work With You
Step 1: Understand
We start by understanding your specific challenges, operational constraints, and efficiency goals. Every supply chain is unique.
Step 2: Design
Our expert team designs bespoke solutions tailored to your requirements, whether that’s a complete system or individual products.
Step 3: Test
We prototype and test solutions in real-world conditions, ensuring they deliver the performance improvements you need.
Step 4: Deliver
From our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, we deliver quality packaging solutions that integrate seamlessly into your operations.
Ready to Optimise Your Supply Chain?
Let’s work together to identify opportunities for efficiency improvements across your operation. Our expert team is ready to help.