Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog
Explore the Mecalux blog and learn more about the latest methods for warehouse space optimisation, how to improve inventory management, automated material handling equipment & software.
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Cold storage automation and design
07 May 2022Cold storage automation consists of implementing robots and/or other automated systems such as conveyors or stacker cranes in a cold storage warehouse.
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Types of warehouses: a general overview
06 May 2022Types 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.
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Logistics planning: how to implement it with flying colors
05 May 2022Properly structured logistics planning is fundamental for optimising all operations involved in the warehouse. And the incorporation of strategies specially devised for each particula ...
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Pick-to-cart: when should I use it?
04 May 2022With 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?
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3PL: advantages to outsourcing logistics
03 May 20223PL (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.
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MOQ (minimum order quantity): striking a balance
02 May 2022Minimum order quantity (MOQ): it’s possible to negotiate this with suppliers to reduce the initial outlay, minimise storage costs, and avoid warehouse overstocking.
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Logistics real estate and the scarcity of urban industrial land
29 Apr 2022The 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.
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Cleanrooms: how to eliminate contaminants
28 Apr 2022Cleanrooms 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 ...