Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Lot number: Definition and importance in the supply chain

A lot number identifies a specific group of products manufactured in similar conditions, facilitating their control, monitoring and traceability throughout the supply chain.

What is an inventory and how do you keep it up-to-date?

An inventory consists of a detailed list of a company’s goods. It’s an indispensable tool for managing assets and products.

Make to stock: the advantages of anticipating orders

Make to stock (MTS) is a production method based on manufacturing products in line with demand forecasts. To be successful, it requires accurate forecasting.

Warehouse tracking system (WTS) and how it works

A warehouse tracking system is a software solution that enables companies to monitor their inventory comprehensively and in real time.

Supercapacitors and their role in industrial automation

Supercapacitors, also known as electrochemical capacitors or double-layer capacitors, are systems made up of pairs of conductive plates separated by a dielectric medium.

The knapsack problem and logistics

The knapsack problem is a space optimisation challenge. It aims to find the best possible combination of items to fill a unit load without exceeding its weight limit.

Warehouse management system examples in business

Warehouse management system examples include software solutions that control and monitor tasks in logistics facilities. WMSs aim to oversee inventory while optimising and streamlining the flow of ...

Omnichannel automation for distribution

Retailers are turning to omnichannel automation for distribution — coordinating physical and digital channels — to provide clients with a seamless experience.