Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

How to use artificial intelligence: Business applications and examples

Knowing how to use AI in business is key to optimising logistics processes, improving customer service and boosting operational efficiency.

Capillary distribution: Optimising last-mile delivery

Capillary distribution optimises deliveries, shortens lead times and cuts costs, boosting efficiency and enhancing the customer experience in industries such as ecommerce, food and pharmaceuticals.

The logistics department: Functions and responsibilities

A logistics department is the part of a company’s supply chain responsible for ensuring that goods and services reach customers or production lines at the expected time.

5PL providers: Strategic end-to-end partners

All about 5PL providers: Discover their advantages, how they optimise supply chains through cutting-edge technology and when to consider one to improve your logistics efficiency.

Digital delivery note: Advantages and an example

A digital delivery note improves logistics and administrative processes. This electronic document boosts efficiency, reduces errors, provides end-to-end traceability and makes document management ...

TIMWOODS and its importance for logistics

TIMWOODS is an acronym that identifies waste and inefficiencies that can arise from poor workflow organisation. We list the 8 wastes of lean with several examples.

Consignment inventory and its impact on logistics

Consignment is an inventory management model across multiple inventories, in which a supplier delivers products to a seller or distributor.

Pallet recycling and sustainability

Pallet recycling is essential to lower companies’ environmental impact. Pallets used in transport and storage support green logistics through recycling.