Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Cold store racking: all you need to know

Cold storage racks are solutions that facilitate the handling of goods stored at a controlled temperature, such as food and medicine.

Additive manufacturing: 3D printing digitizes production

Additive manufacturing is a production system that uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create 3D objects.

Poka-yoke explained in 5 examples

The poka-yoke method, which is especially useful in logistics, aims to prevent mistakes in operations and, if they do occur, minimize their consequences.

Multi-tier shelving: leveraging warehouse height

Multi-tier shelving consists of multi-level manual storage systems equipped with one or more aisles supported by the racking, allowing operators to access all the levels.

Inventory control: the key to better customer service

Inventory control encompasses the planning, organisation and monitoring of a company’s products (including raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished products).

Smart warehouses: from automation to big data

Smart warehouses are fully automated storage installations in which operations are managed by machines or software that coordinates the various tasks.

Order processing: the key to efficient operations

Efficient order processing is synonymous with success. That’s why it’s crucial to have detailed knowledge of all the elements involved to have a competitive supply chain.

Storage buffer: streamlining production and dispatch

A storage buffer is a space where goods needed for production lines, order picking, and/or kitting are temporarily housed.