Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Humanitarian logistics and supply chain

Humanitarian logistics is the process of coordinating the storage, transportation, and delivery of relief resources to those affected by a disaster. It aims to meet the needs of those affected.

Process map: A step-by-step guide

A process map enables organisations to plan workflows and operations visually. These diagrams show how processes work and relate to other business areas.

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.