Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

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.

MOQ (minimum order quantity): striking a balance

Minimum order quantity (MOQ): it’s possible to negotiate this with suppliers to reduce the initial outlay, minimise storage costs, and avoid warehouse overstocking.

Logistics real estate and the scarcity of urban industrial land

The demand for warehouses closer to cities — which breaks with the tradition of setting up logistics centers far from large urban areas — has led to a shortage of available land.

Cleanrooms: how to eliminate contaminants

Cleanrooms are completely isolated working areas in which air cleanliness levels, pressure, and temperature are controlled to prevent microorganisms from entering and potentially damaging the products ...