Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

What is digital twin technology?

Digital twins are increasingly used to optimise supply chains, as they offer huge advantages by virtually replicating an object or operation.

Picking list: an example applied to the warehouse

A picking list is a printed digital document that includes all the information warehouse operators need to successfully prepare and dispatch customer orders.

Types of automated storage and retrieval systems: characteristics and advantages

Types of automated storage and retrieval systems: in this post, we’ll run through the most common ones on the market, mainly for pallets and boxes, and analyze their particular features.

Stacker cranes: which type is best for your warehouse?

Stacker cranes: there are various types on the market, charged with inserting and extracting goods in and from their locations completely autonomously and without operator intervention.

Cold store racking: all you need to know

Cold storage racks are solutions that facilitate the handling of goods stored at a controlled temperature, such as food and medicine.

Additive manufacturing: 3D printing digitizes production

Additive manufacturing is a production system that uses computer-aided design (CAD) to create 3D objects.

Poka-yoke explained in 5 examples

The poka-yoke method, which is especially useful in logistics, aims to prevent mistakes in operations and, if they do occur, minimize their consequences.

Multi-tier shelving: leveraging warehouse height

Multi-tier shelving consists of multi-level manual storage systems equipped with one or more aisles supported by the racking, allowing operators to access all the levels.