Logistics Software

We address the essential details about logistics software, its functionalities and advantages for warehouse optimisation. Learn everything you need to know about warehouse management systems.

  • Best-of-breed: the right choice?

    Best-of-breed: the right choice?

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    The best-of-breed strategy consists of implementing software capable of satisfying a company’s specific requirements. A warehouse management system (WMS) is a best-of-breed software program, as it specialises in organising logistics operations.

  • E-commerce logistics and key operations

    E-commerce logistics and key operations

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    E-commerce logistics refers to the process of procuring, storing, and transporting products purchased by customers online. Twenty percent of global retail sales were conducted online in 2021, and e-commerce is expected to account for a quarter of worldwide sales by 2025.

  • Route management and how to streamline it

    Route management and how to streamline it

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    Route management is a fundamental process for companies to distribute their products. Effective route management helps to enhance efficiency, cut costs and improve customer satisfaction.

  • Omnichannel software: connecting your warehouse with POS

    Omnichannel software: connecting your warehouse with POS

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    Implementing omnichannel software lets you connect your warehouse with your company’s different points of sale. The benefits of omnichannel software range from reducing order lead times to improving the customer shopping experience and increasing sales, to name a few.

  • Logistics value chain: what is it?

    Logistics value chain: what is it?

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    The logistics value chain consists of the set of activities performed inside and outside the warehouse that add value to a product. Logistics value chain analysis allows you to detect inefficiencies in this area and subsequently optimise your resources.

  • Pick-to-box and how to optimise it

    Pick-to-box and how to optimise it

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    Pick-to-box is a picking method that consists of retrieving products and placing them directly in the boxes that will eventually be sent to customers. Operators load picking carts with boxes, where they place the goods that make up each order.

  • Advantages and disadvantages of a WMS

    Advantages and disadvantages of a WMS

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    Advantages and disadvantages of a WMS: this logistics program manages and coordinates all warehouse operations. Despite advantages such as real-time stock control and automation, could there be disadvantages to a WMS? Let’s find out.

  • The road to sustainable logistics

    The road to sustainable logistics

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    Sustainable logistics aims to reduce the environmental impact of operations while maintaining operational efficiency. Automation and digitalisation make logistics operations greener and more sustainable without impairing the quality of service for end customers.

  • SaaS technology drives the smart warehouse

    SaaS technology drives the smart warehouse

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    Software as a service (SaaS) technology makes it possible to implement digital programs in the warehouse through cloud computing. The SaaS model allows operators to connect to the software from any workstation, increasing flexibility in a facility.

  • Warehouse labelling: how to do it right

    Warehouse labelling: how to do it right

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    Warehouse labelling is the process of coding goods, zones or racks with a unique code for better logistics management. Warehouse labelling promotes more efficient, safer and more productive work and goods flows, limiting the risk of error.

  • Intermodal transport streamlines the supply chain

    Intermodal transport streamlines the supply chain

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    Intermodal transportation consists of sending a load from a point of origin to a destination by combining several modes of transportation. Intermodal transportation is an increasingly popular strategy because it promotes agility and flexibility, attributes that are in high demand in today’s supply chain.

  • The importance of packing in the warehouse

    The importance of packing in the warehouse

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    Efficient packing operations increase productivity and improve logistics service. With orders becoming smaller and smaller, the importance of packing in the warehouse has increased in recent years.

  • ChatGPT: will it transform the supply chain?

    ChatGPT: will it transform the supply chain?

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    The democratisation of chatbots and digital tools such as ChatGPT can open up a wide range of possibilities in the supply chain. However, its implementation may depend on its ability to discern which information is truthful and which is false or irrelevant for the user.

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