Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

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.

LIFO (last in, first out): uses and examples for inventory management

LIFO (last in, first out) is an inventory management method that prioritises shipping the most recently purchased or produced batches. In this system, the last item stored is the first removed.

Travelling salesman problem applied to logistics

The travelling salesman problem is part of the operations research and computer science fields. It aims to select the most efficient route for visiting a series of locations only once.

Logistics costs and how to reduce them

We show you how to lower logistics costs — those related to goods handling, storage and transport — from procurement to delivery.

Production plan and how to prepare it

A production plan is a guide for designing and creating a product. The plan allocates the resources and time needed to meet targets.