Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

3PL: advantages to outsourcing logistics

3PL (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.

MOQ (minimum order quantity): striking a balance

Minimum order quantity (MOQ): it’s possible to negotiate this with suppliers to reduce the initial outlay, minimise storage costs, and avoid warehouse overstocking.

ROI of a WMS: costing out this investment

The rationale for opting for a WMS is based on the return on investment or ROI of the WMS. How can you calculate it? In this article, we show you the steps to follow.

Logistics real estate and the scarcity of urban industrial land

The 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.

Cleanrooms: how to eliminate contaminants

Cleanrooms 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.

Lock stock and picking: main order fulfilment methods

There are different order fulfilment methods: how do you know which one is the best fit for your warehouse? Discover the main types of picking in our article.

Warehouse management: which KPIs to track

To manage your installation effectively, it’s crucial to measure and analyse data recorded by a WMS. We’ll show you the main metrics and their impact.

Pick lists for an error-free warehouse

Pick lists are used to organise the sequence for collecting products in a warehouse for their subsequent dispatch. What advantages can a WMS bring to the creation of picking lists?