Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

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.

Warehouse management system examples in business

Warehouse management system examples include software solutions that control and monitor tasks in logistics facilities. WMSs aim to oversee inventory while optimising and streamlining the flow of ...

Omnichannel automation for distribution

Retailers are turning to omnichannel automation for distribution — coordinating physical and digital channels — to provide clients with a seamless experience.

Warehouse optimisation and its advantages

Warehouse optimisation is the process of improving operations, material flows and productivity in logistics facilities such as distribution centres.

Cyber-physical systems and the supply chain

Cyber physical systems are mechanisms created by integrating computation with physical components. They can replicate, automate and control physical elements and devices in a digital environment.

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.