Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Warehouse optimisation and its advantages

Warehouse optimisation is the process of improving operations, material flows and productivity in logistics facilities such as distribution centres.

Cyber-physical systems and the supply chain

Cyber physical systems are mechanisms created by integrating computation with physical components. They can replicate, automate and control physical elements and devices in a digital environment.

Packing list: Definition, types and how to complete them

A packing list is a breakdown of all the freight or SKUs included in an order. This fundamental document in warehouse management serves multiple purposes.

IBC totes: safe storage of liquids and bulk materials

See how IBC totes streamline logistics operations and optimise warehouse space, boosting efficiency and lowering storage costs for liquids and bulk materials.

EAN-13: The international product identification code

EAN-13 is a 13-digit barcode symbology used to identify product units intended for retail.

Traceability types in logistics with examples

The four traceability types in logistics — upstream, downstream, internal and external — enable companies to closely track their products and logistics processes.

Putaway in warehousing: Types and best practices

Putaway refers to the operations involved in receiving goods from suppliers or production and storing them on racks for future picking and shipment.

Distribution strategies: Exclusive, intensive and other examples

Distribution strategies are the methods and approaches companies use to deliver their products or services to end customers as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.