Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Just-in-case logistics: the alternative to JIT

Just-in-case logistics: this production and inventory strategy consists of producing and storing finished goods in advance, as opposed to responding to the demand for each product.

AMR vs. AGV: differences and which is better

AMR vs. AGV: these automated transportation systems streamline the internal transportation of goods between two areas in a logistics centre, saving time and reducing accidents.

Warehouse PPE: what personal protective equipment to use

Warehouse PPE — such as gloves, safety glasses, helmets, and reflective clothing — protects operators from any possible risk that might occur during their workday.

3 examples of inventory in a warehouse

Inventory examples: we show you three ways to take inventory in the warehouse: manually, with the help of a warehouse management system, and in a fully automated smart warehouse.

Tote picking: speedy picking directly in bins

Tote picking consists of grouping the goods that make up an order inside a plastic bin.

Goods-to-person: bringing products to operators

Goods-to-person picking is a new order preparation method that combines automated storage systems and agile, ergonomic workstations.

Ship from store: turn your shop into a small distribution centre

The ship-from-store logistics strategy turns a company’s physical store into a distribution centre equipped to prepare and dispatch customers’ online orders.

Periodic inventory system: more frequent stock counts to improve accuracy

A periodic inventory system consists of counting products in stock several times during the year and at specific intervals (monthly, semiannually, or annually).