Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

An integrated supply chain works like this

An integrated supply chain is a network in which all operations carried out in it — e.g., raw materials procurement, product manufacturing, and warehousing — are synced.

Procurement software combined with a WMS

Procurement software is a program for planning the acquisition of stock, selecting and managing suppliers, and automatically generating the necessary documentation.

Value-stream mapping (VSM): how to identify inefficiencies in the warehouse

Value-stream mapping is a Lean manufacturing technique aimed at detecting deficiencies and improvement opportunities in the production and logistics management processes of a product.

Data mining in Logistics 4.0

Data mining is the analysis of large databases using algorithms to extract previously unknown patterns, i.e., clusters of data records, or to detect anomalies.

Fast-moving consumer goods: all about FMCG logistics

FMCG products not only require optimal safety and productivity in operations such as warehousing and conveyance, but often pose a challenge to order delivery.

Inventory balancing through stock transfers

Inventory balancing consists of moving products between warehouses and stores to even out quantities of stock and always have on hand the goods ordered by customers.

Warehouse ergonomics: 10 tips for improving safety

New technologies applied to warehouses such as cobots, put/pick-to-light and voice picking systems help to achieve efficient ergonomics, benefiting both logistics managers and operators.

Cash cycle: turning inventory into cash

The cash cycle is a logistics and economic metric that measures the days it takes a company to convert its stock into cash flows resulting from sales.