Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Packing list: Definition, types and how to complete them

A packing list is a breakdown of all the freight or SKUs included in an order. This fundamental document in warehouse management serves multiple purposes.

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.

EAN-13: The international product identification code

EAN-13 is a 13-digit barcode symbology used to identify product units intended for retail.

Traceability types in logistics with examples

The four traceability types in logistics — upstream, downstream, internal and external — enable companies to closely track their products and logistics processes.

Putaway in warehousing: Types and best practices

Putaway refers to the operations involved in receiving goods from suppliers or production and storing them on racks for future picking and shipment.

Distribution strategies: Exclusive, intensive and other examples

Distribution strategies are the methods and approaches companies use to deliver their products or services to end customers as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible.

LIFO (last in, first out): uses and examples for inventory management

LIFO (last in, first out) is an inventory management method that prioritises shipping the most recently purchased or produced batches. In this system, the last item stored is the first removed.

Travelling salesman problem applied to logistics

The travelling salesman problem is part of the operations research and computer science fields. It aims to select the most efficient route for visiting a series of locations only once.