Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Warehouse relocation: A guide to planning and executing an efficient move

Warehouse relocation presents an opportunity to redesign processes, streamline operational flows and adapt logistics infrastructure to future business needs.

Available-to-promise: What it is, why it matters and how to calculate it

Available-to-promise is the quantity of product a company can commit to a customer based on available inventory, confirmed orders and expected production.

What is heijunka? Key tools to achieve production levelling

Heijunka is a pillar of the Toyota Production System. It optimises inventory management by avoiding large-scale batch production and processing orders based on actual customer demand.

Warehouse mapping: What it is and why it matters

Warehouse mapping involves identifying, positioning and labelling all spaces and travel paths within a logistics facility. This process results in a layout designed to optimise material and ...

Robot as a service (RaaS): On-demand automation

Robot as a service (RaaS) is an on-demand automation model that lowers upfront investment and provides companies with the flexibility to scale robot fleets as needs evolve.

Inventory planning: How to ensure stock control and availability

Organising an effective inventory planning strategy requires coordinated internal policies, reliable data and an infrastructure capable of supporting the defined flows.

ABC XYZ analysis: Pros and cons

ABC XYZ analysis classifies products based on their demand and business relevance. To achieve this, it combines XYZ planning with ABC inventory categorisation.

DIFOT: What it is and how to measure it

DIFOT (delivery in full, on time) is a key performance metric used in the logistics and supply chain industry.