Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Takt time: what it is and how it's calculated

Takt time: the aim of this concept is to adapt the production pace to the demand rate, thus satisfying customer needs.

Phantom inventory: definition and how to ghost it

Phantom inventory refers to imbalances between the inventory recorded in the company’s computer system and the actual stock in its warehouse.

Flexible fulfilment and the supply chain

Flexible fulfilment: agility in order preparation and the supply chain is indispensable when it comes to delivering orders and facing sudden changes in demand.

Automation and coronavirus: speeding up logistics

Automation and coronavirus: to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have turned to automation to boost their productivity and maintain social distancing between staff.

Perpetual inventory system: stock updated in real time

A perpetual inventory system is indispensable for companies with a large number of SKUs in the warehouse, as periodic inventory could lead to serious stockouts.

Automated storage and retrieval systems: types and characteristics

Automated storage and retrieval systems are ideal for speeding up logistics processes, minimising errors, and improving safety when handling and moving pallets and boxes.

Inventory management: the cornerstone of the warehouse

Inventory management is a cross-cutting logistics process that consists of organising, planning, and controlling a company’s warehouse stock.

E-commerce logistics: logistics at the service of the Internet

E-commerce logistics relates to the link between e-commerce logistics and the need to systematise warehouse processes to make them fast, flexible, and efficient.