Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Genchi genbutsu: On-site observation to improve company processes

The genchi genbutsu principle contends that to fix a problem, you have to go where it’s occurring to verify its root cause and conditions on-site.

Jidoka: The method that improves manufacturing processes

Jidoka is a lean manufacturing approach that prioritises quality control in production processes. It centres on stopping the production lines when an error is detected.

Make to stock: the advantages of anticipating orders

Make to stock (MTS) is a production method based on manufacturing products in line with demand forecasts. To be successful, it requires accurate forecasting.

Supercapacitors and their role in industrial automation

Supercapacitors, also known as electrochemical capacitors or double-layer capacitors, are systems made up of pairs of conductive plates separated by a dielectric medium.

The knapsack problem and logistics

The knapsack problem is a space optimisation challenge. It aims to find the best possible combination of items to fill a unit load without exceeding its weight limit.

Omnichannel automation for distribution

Retailers are turning to omnichannel automation for distribution — coordinating physical and digital channels — to provide clients with a seamless experience.

Cyber-physical systems and the supply chain

Cyber physical systems are mechanisms created by integrating computation with physical components. They can replicate, automate and control physical elements and devices in a digital environment.

IBC totes: safe storage of liquids and bulk materials

See how IBC totes streamline logistics operations and optimise warehouse space, boosting efficiency and lowering storage costs for liquids and bulk materials.