Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

The power of the 5S: Transforming warehouse organisation

Implementing the 5Ss lets you transform your warehouse into an efficient, organised space, reducing costs and maximising logistics performance.

Reusable pallets and their role in the circular economy

Reusable pallets are durable storage and transport structures designed to withstand multiple logistics cycles. Like their single-use alternatives, they come in standard sizes and are made from ...

BOM explosion: What it means plus an example

BOM explosion is the process of breaking down a product into a detailed list of its parts and materials. This post explains the term, outlines its key features and includes a practical example.

Green hydrogen: A clean energy source for logistics

Hydrogen is a fuel produced through a chemical process known as electrolysis. When that electricity comes from renewable sources, the result is green hydrogen.

Inventory management and how to get it right

Inventory management is the process of overseeing stock levels to ensure they can adequately meet customer demand while avoiding both shortages and overstock.

How to generate shipping labels for packages

Companies generate shipping labels with details that identify packages (e.g. the recipient’s name and address) so carriers can transport them from their origin to their final destination.

Time to value (TTV) and how to shorten it

Time to value is a metric that indicates how long it takes to perceive the usefulness of a product or service. Companies with warehouse operations aim to keep TTV as short as possible.

Logistics management: Exploring key types and strategies

Logistics management plays a key role in optimising all supply chain processes, particularly for manufacturing and distribution companies.