Logistics articles
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Why measuring warehouse KPIs counts!
17/06/2019Two results of measuring warehouse KPIs are controlling and optimising production process efficiency. How else can key performance indicators make a difference?
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How do you plan logistical operations in peak season?
08/06/2019Peak season logistics operations are characterised by high market demands and the enormous volume of orders handled: How do you prepare your warehouse so everything runs smoothly?
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Omnichannel logistics: don’t beat around the e-commerce bush
02/06/2019Adopting omnichannel logistics is now a must for all warehouses that are responding to (i.e. fulfilling) e-commerce needs. How can your warehouse turn over a new leaf in the digital world? Read more…
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How does a WMS function as a picking software?
31/05/2019Shifts in our sector mean companies must offer more services to their customers to stand out from the competition. Our WMS software will help you perfect in-warehouse pick tasks.
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Importance of Effective Warehouse Slotting
27/05/2019An optimised warehouse slotting design is the foundation of a successful warehouse and results in the ability to streamline operations, eliminate ineffective processes and maximize efficiency.
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Seven ways to improve e-commerce order fulfilment processes
22/05/2019Don't miss these fundamental best practices on how to improve e-commerce order fulfilment processes and drive the continued success of your distribution centre.
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Software solutions to adopt a omnichannel strategy
07/11/2018Mecalux Software Solutions offers companies efficient omnichannel management solutions. Easy WMS, as well as the WMS for e-commerce and Multi Carrier Shipping Software functionalities, aim to satisfy the end consumer with on-time deliveries and quality customer service.
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Simulation: be in the driver's seat
21/08/2018Gartner, the world's leading IT research and advisory company, predicts that digital twins will be one of 2018s industry-shaping trends and that, by 2021, 50% of large-scale companies will use them. A ‘digital twin’ is a simulation, a digital replica of a process, product or service through information gathered by built-in sensors on equipment inside manufacturing centres. How does simulation work and why use it? How can simulation be applied to a supply chain or in my warehouse?
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Pros and cons of electrified monorails, an effective and high-speed transport system for goods
06/02/2018Electrified monorails substitute or are combined with conveyors to span medium to very long distances.
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What is reverse logistics?
30/01/2018Reverse logistics is defined as the practices and processes set up for organising product returns from points-of-sales to the manufacturer in order to repair, recycle or dispose of these articles in the most cost-effective way.