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pallet logistics process

The pallet logistics process maps the sequence of operational steps a pallet goes through from goods receipt to final dispatch.

Last updated: 13 June 2026Published: 19 June 2025

Source: https://www.dhl.de/de/geschaeftskunden/versenden/pakete-paletten/versand-paletten.html

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The pallet logistics process maps the sequence of operational steps a pallet goes through from goods receipt to final dispatch. On arrival, pallets are identified, checked for damage and completeness, and booked into the warehouse management system. They are then assigned to a storage location, picked against customer orders, consolidated onto outbound load units, and handed over to the carrier. At each stage – scanning, weighing, sign-off – data points are captured to maintain full traceability and flag discrepancies in real time. The process also covers the handling and routing of empty or damaged pallets on their return.

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