Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

4PL: complete supply chain outsourcing

A 4PL is a logistics service provider responsible for optimising companies’ supply chains, from resource planning to product distribution.

Automated forklifts: efficient internal goods transport

Automated forklifts are robotic material handling equipment that has revolutionised internal transport in warehousing, boosting efficiency 24 hours a day.

Tunnel freezer: definition, characteristics, and applications in logistics

Tunnel freezers are industrial equipment used to freeze food rapidly to preserve its flavor and nutrients. This prolongs its shelf life and makes it safer for consumption.

Materials storage: strategies for logistics efficiency

Materials storage is a critical process for companies that supply manufacturing processes with required raw materials as needed and without delay.

Traceability control: solution for logistics efficiency

Traceability control is a vital tool for companies that want to optimise their logistics processes and ensure customer satisfaction.

SWOT analysis: definition and how to apply it in logistics

SWOT analysis identifies the internal and external factors affecting a company’s supply chain. Its purpose is to develop strategies to capitalise on opportunities and mitigate threats.

FEFO: optimising inventory management for perishable goods

FEFO is an inventory management technique whereby the first products to expire are the first picked. It helps prevent losses due to expired or deteriorated goods.

Pareto law: optimising logistics processes with the 80/20 rule

The Pareto law (or 80/20 law) is a valuable tool for logistics. It identifies the 20% of your products capable of generating 80% of your revenue.