Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

TIMWOODS and its importance for logistics

TIMWOODS is an acronym that identifies waste and inefficiencies that can arise from poor workflow organisation. We list the 8 wastes of lean with several examples.

Consignment inventory and its impact on logistics

Consignment is an inventory management model across multiple inventories, in which a supplier delivers products to a seller or distributor.

Pallet recycling and sustainability

Pallet recycling is essential to lower companies’ environmental impact. Pallets used in transport and storage support green logistics through recycling.

Just in time: Examples from companies across various industries

We highlight just-in-time examples from companies across different industries. Apple, Dell, McDonald’s and Toyota — the pioneer of this inventory management method — have successfully applied JIT ...

Ruggedised explained: Tough tech for industrial environments

Ruggedised devices optimise warehouse management by withstanding extreme conditions. Built for performance and durability, they help streamline logistics operations, cutting down on failures and ...

Dead stock and how to avoid it

Dead stock refers to warehoused goods that can no longer be sold or repurposed. It can be avoided through effective demand forecasting.

Microservices architecture and its advantages in software development

Microservices are used to build scalable, easy-to-maintain applications — making them an ideal choice for complex, constantly evolving systems.

Warehouse inventory: How to manage and control it

Warehouse inventory is the record of all the stock currently stored at a facility. These goods are typically intended for manufacturing a product or for delivery to a store, buyer or end customer.