Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Supply chain diagnostic: improving processes

Supply chain diagnostic: this process consists of identifying problems and deficiencies in the logistics chain in order to make practical improvements.

Kanban system: what is it and how does it work in logistics?

The Kanban system is a methodology involving the transmission of both production and material replenishment orders throughout the supply chain. We’ll delve into how it works in logistics.

Predictive analytics: telling the future

Predictive analytics refers to a type of analysis that uses new and historical data to predict behaviours, trends, and habits in individuals and machine performance.

Cold storage automation and design

Cold storage automation consists of implementing robots and/or other automated systems such as conveyors or stacker cranes in a cold storage warehouse.

Types of warehouses: a general overview

Types of warehouses: these can be classified by function, storage method, or level of automation. Here, we summarize the different types of warehouses according to their function.

Logistics planning: how to implement it with flying colors

Properly structured logistics planning is fundamental for optimising all operations involved in the warehouse. And the incorporation of strategies specially devised for each particula ...

Pick-to-cart: when should I use it?

With the pick-to-cart method, operators move to product locations using a cart, where they deposit and sort the goods. When is this picking option best?

3PL: advantages to outsourcing logistics

3PL (third-party logistics) refers to the logistics services a company outsources to a provider. These providers also take care of goods transportation and storage tasks, among others.