Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Logistics value chain: what is it?

Logistics value chain analysis enables you to identify cost overruns and competitive advantages in stages such as warehousing, order picking and goods distribution.

Pick-to-box and how to optimise it

Pick-to-box streamlines order fulfillment because operators perform up to three processes at the same time: picking, consolidation, and packing.

Traceability system for logistics efficiency

A traceability system encompasses a set of procedures that let your company know the location and history of products throughout the supply chain stages they go through.

Hoist: definition and function in warehousing

A hoist is a machine that uses fixed and movable pulleys and a cable or chain to lift heavy loads in a warehouse, workshop or production centre.

Perpetual inventory: recording stock in real time

Perpetual inventory is extremely beneficial in warehouses with a large number of SKUs: stock is updated continuously, with available products reflected in real time.

Advantages and disadvantages of a WMS

Advantages and disadvantages of a WMS: warehouse management software organises, controls and optimises goods-in/goods-out, the distribution of raw materials in the facility and operator tasks.

The road to sustainable logistics

Sustainable logistics consists of a set of practices that look to limit the environmental impact of operations such as transportation and warehousing while optimizing time and cost.

SaaS technology drives the smart warehouse

SaaS technology has taken off, fostering the implementation of warehouse management software in the cloud. This program model promotes scalability and flexibility in digitalising a facility.