Lighting typically accounts for 65% of warehouse energy demand, significantly impacting both operational costs and carbon footprint. Smart lighting systems can reduce energy consumption in logistics facilities by up to 87%.
Experts at McKinsey Technology highlight that companies now expect CIOs, CTOs and CDIOs to turn the promise of tech into business value. Chief technology officers must take on the roles of orchestrators, builders, protectors and operators to meet these expectations.
Researchers Diego Augusto de Jesús Pacheco, Daniel Møller Clausen and Jendrik Bumann study how to improve efficiency in a distribution warehouse. Implementing a warehouse management system (WMS) significantly changes the performance of a distribution warehouse.
Alicia Martínez de Yuso, a Project Manager at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, analyses how businesses need effective solutions to prevent supply chain disruptions. Companies need a resilient and sustainable supply chain, adopting innovative practices and leveraging technology.
A report by the consultancy Capgemini argues that a new era is emerging where retail sales will become increasingly immersive. The aim is to make users feel as if they have entered a different dimension and to build stronger relationships between customers and brands.
Mecalux has integrated generative AI into Easy WMS to respond to requests more naturally, simulating human conversation. With this technology, clients can streamline daily tasks in their warehouses, access data efficiently and minimise potential errors.
Virginia Fani, Ilaria Bucci, Romeo Bandinelli and Elias Ribeiro da Silva analyse the sustainability of returns and reverse logistics. The strategic decentralisation of warehouses and stores dedicated to returns balances lead time and sustainability.
Sarah Schaumann (MIT CTL) leads a project on prescriptive intelligence as part of the MIT–Mecalux research collaboration. Optimising order distribution with self-learning AI models aims to help companies select the ideal shipping points for their goods.
Mecalux uses simulation software to create virtual replicas of its clients’ warehouses and optimise operations. The software generates a digital twin, a virtual representation that employs real data to predict system performance.
AI‐enabled analytics will be part of all businesses. But this integration will depend on the type of business and what each executive knows and understands about AI. Implementations are just scratching the surface, underlining the chasm between early adopters and the rest of the pack.
Interview with Eva Ponce, research scientist and Director of MIT CTL’s Omnichannel Supply Chain Lab, on the evolution of the omnichannel customer experience. According to Ponce, automation will drive warehousing, one of the supply chain areas most impacted by the growth of e-commerce.
According to Capgemini, GenAI, quantum computing, semiconductors, batteries and space tech will play a significant role in the near future. Business leaders will be impacted by these transformative technologies aimed at improving energy storage and data collection.
Researchers Alinda Kokkinou, Hans Quack, Ondrej Mitas and Albert Mandemakers analyse the effects of incentives on online shopping processes. Charging customers for next-day delivery was the most effective way to stimulate them to choose the more sustainable option.
According to Gartner experts, business leaders can already implement five strategies to attract the increasingly numerous custobots. These AI-driven programs are capable of buying and selling products automatically.
More and more organisations are incorporating a Chief Data Officer (CDO) in their strategies to leverage big data and artificial intelligence (AI). A study explores the profile of these professionals tasked with spearheading their companies’ digital transformation.
Guy Treguer is the Managing Director of Schaal Chocolatier, a leading producer of high-end chocolate and a benchmark in the sector. Treguer explains how the company enhanced the quality of its products by insourcing their storage and keeping them at a constant temperature.
Low-code programming systems are taking off among businesses interested in customising their software. A quarter of the companies surveyed by KPMG have already implemented low-code programming processes, and 19% expect to do so in the coming year.
Beatriz Royo, an Associate Professor at the MIT-Zaragoza Program, analyses how technology enhances supply chain resilience. Businesses must be able to operate in VUCA environments, and the response to these challenges lies in strengthening the resilience of manufacturing companies.
Researchers Dong Hoang and Els Breugelmans study the effects of substituting out-of-stock groceries with other items in online retailing. Consumers prefer products they are familiar with as substitutes for products found to be out of stock following their purchase.
Researchers from Bath and Cambridge analyse the results of integrating picking and packing planning in e-commerce warehouses. How should pickers be allocated? How and in what sequence should pick lists be assigned to packers after picking is completed?
Humanoid robots, the ultimate form of robots that mankind has long dreamed of, seem to be on the verge of becoming a reality. Inspired by human anatomy, humanoid robots’ most critical three elements are the brain, the cerebellum and the body.
Matthias Winkenbach, Director of Research of the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics, explains how AI will transform traditional route management. The aim is to devise route plans that are not just short, cost-effective and fast, but are effective for drivers.
The metaverse is set to transform industries such as consumer goods, healthcare, training and supply chain management. According to Capgemini experts, businesses will need to meet the digital expectations of the new generations.
People want to leverage technology to make better purchasing decisions, but retailers and brands are falling behind. A study from the IBM Institute for Business Value concludes that just 14% of consumers are satisfied with their online shopping experience.
Although 96% of businesses believe generative AI will affect their projects, a mere 9% have begun deploying it in their organisations. Those that have not yet taken the leap plan to partner with other firms to kick-start their transformation.
Researchers Negin Jamili, Pieter L. Van den Berg and René De Koster study the impact of sharing pickers and docks in a collaborative warehouse. Companies can jointly use warehouses belonging to logistics service providers to gain greater flexibility in storage space.
Cloud computing will become a requirement for competitiveness within the next four years. Gartner experts affirm this prediction, highlighting the use of AI-driven applications in the cloud.
A report from consulting firm Capgemini highlights 15 new roles expected to be created in the logistics sector over the next 15 years. These include disruption director, bionic human, up close and personal trainer, VTOL commander and more.
Rob Handfield and Tom Linton explain how increasing supply chain visibility and velocity creates immunity against potential disruptions. In their book Flow: how the best supply chains thrive, they compare supply chain flows with nature and the laws of physics.
Spain has remained the world leader in organ transplants for 32 consecutive years. It is a benchmark in this procedure, which involves up to 100 professionals per donation. Rebeca Bajo, a nurse in Spain’s National Transplant Organisation, explains the logistics efforts required to transport organs in time.
Spain has remained the world leader in organ transplants for 32 consecutive years. It is a benchmark in this procedure, which involves up to 100 professionals per donation. Rebeca Bajo, a nurse in Spain’s National Transplant Organisation, explains the logistics efforts required to transport organs in time.
Luis Ferreira is the General Manager of HAVI Portugal, a multinational that manages and optimises the supply chains of leading brands such as McDonald’s. Ferreira explains how Easy WMS and automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS) help maintain the cold chain and foster energy efficiency.
Experts Thomas J. Goldsby, Donald F. Kuratko and Michael G. Goldsby analyse the benefits of an entrepreneurial mindset in the supply chain. Middle managers play a fundamental role in creating a conducive environment for finding new ways to tackle business challenges.
Organisational resilience depends partly on the traits of employees, who play a primary role in managing disruptions. The study by Melanie and Markus Gerschberger and Scott C. Ellis reveals 10 personality attributes that contribute to organisational resilience.
Interview with Kuang Xu, a tenured Associate Professor at the Stanford Graduate School of Business, on AI in logistics. According to Xu, AI has transformative power in numerous businesses, and companies should embrace automation to unlock AI’s full potential.
A data space in urban logistics refers to an environment where relevant information for logistics operations is managed and stored. Integrating digital technologies enhances the efficiency and visibility of data spaces, and several European projects have addressed their use in this field.
Implementing additive technology in industry simplifies supply chains and reduces energy consumption with lighter parts. Additionally, 3D printing enables short runs and savings in the assembly phase, creating personalised products that add value for customers.
Data-driven decision-making is helping chief supply chain officers (CSCOs) identify and prioritise their next steps through AI and machine learning. This is a key takeaway from a survey conducted by IBM’s Institute for Business Value in partnership with the consulting firm Oxford Economics.
Business efficiency with AI is the new focus of CEOs. This concept has spurred the development of investment strategies that maximise benefits through AI. According to a survey by Ernst & Young, 65% of CEOs agree that AI is a positive force for both businesses and society.
Frantisek Stora is Managing Director of IKEA Components Slovakia, an IKEA subsidiary responsible for delivering furniture components and accessories. Stora explains how automating the facility with trilateral stacker cranes and Easy WMS software has helped the team fill increasing numbers of orders.
Logistics process automation helps companies enhance connectivity and efficiency in their warehouses. A Zebra study reveals that 69% of managers and executives have already invested or plan to invest in automation by 2024.
The market for AI-driven computer vision applied to logistics is on the rise, and more and more suppliers are able to meet this demand. A report by DHL contends that this tool will become widespread in most logistics-sector companies over the next five years.
Pavol Masarovič is Operations Manager at IKEA Components Slovakia, an IKEA subsidiary responsible for delivering furniture components and accessories. Masarovič explains how automating the facility with trilateral stacker cranes and Easy WMS software has made it possible to fill increasing numbers of orders.
3PL providers have become key partners for companies outsourcing their warehouse and distribution processes. Carl Marcus Wallenburg and Michael Knemeyer analyse trends such as AI and the Internet of Things, which are set to mark the future of 3PLs.
René de Koster explores the latest trends, experiences and technological advancements in his publication Warehousing 2030. Companies will invest in automation to drive operations like order fulfilment and speed up deliveries.
Interview with Matthias Winkenbach, Principal Research Scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, on the incorporation of AI in e-commerce. According to Winkenbach, AI will contribute to the decarbonisation of freight transportation and promote sustainable logistics.
Thomas H. Davenport and Nittin Mittal explain how organisations that have integrated AI into their processes have a competitive advantage. The authors provide insights for enterprises that have started to incorporate AI or have been using it for some time.
Generative AI is a branch of artificial intelligence centred on creating realistic content such as images, videos, music and text. In the supply chain, it has the potential to assist in decision-making related to logistics process optimisation.
Interview with Michael Burton, Customer Supply Lead at the Wissington Factory of British Sugar, the main sugar manufacturer for Great Britain and Ireland. Burton explains the advantages of automating internal material transport and storage processes and digitally managing all operations with Easy WMS.
Interview with Angelo Conti, Warehouse Manager at College of DuPage, the second-largest higher education institution in Illinois (US). Conti explains how the Mecalux solution has optimized the storage of paper and supplies for the school’s students, professors and staff.
The adoption of new supply chain technologies will accelerate in the near term, according to a report by Material Handling Industry (MHI) and Deloitte. Eighty-seven percent of companies plan to increase their investment in innovation over the next two years to respond to logistics challenges.
In logistics facilities, automation and digital technologies enhance efficiency and reduce the time it takes to serve customers. Hokey Min, a professor and expert in global logistics strategy, elaborates on these advancements in a recent research paper from the Schmidthorst College of Business (Ohio).
Dr. Mustafa Çağrı Gürbüz, a Professor of Supply Chain Management at MIT-Zaragoza, emphasises how predictive analytics enables supply chain optimisation. Data capture enables data-driven descriptive, predictive and prescriptive analytics for a more efficient, adaptable WMS.
Interview with Yeming Gong, a Professor at Emlyon Business School, on the potential and applications of artificial intelligence (AI) in logistics. According to Gong, companies can incorporate AI in their logistics processes to improve customer satisfaction.
Interview with Yannick Taton, Head of Procurement, Logistics and Transport at FIC Pro, a company specialising in products for construction professionals. Taton explains how digitalisation has shortened customer lead times and enabled the company to monitor its stock comprehensively.
Planning, procurement, innovation and logistics will be executives’ main supply chain challenges over the course of this year. This is revealed in the 2023 Supply chain priorities and challenges report by the American Productivity & Quality Center (APQC).
Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, highlights how robotics and AI are changing and augmenting jobs. The author also delves into the tools that will help professionals be more productive in supply chain management.
Enhancing human–robot interaction in warehouses is crucial due to increasing degrees of automation in logistics centers. Research by the Technical University of Munich and the University of Cologne in Germany reveals the mechanisms that improve collaboration between operators and robots.
Dr. Teresa de la Cruz, Project Manager at the Zaragoza Logistics Center, analyses how disruptive logistics has revolutionised numerous industrial sectors. Part of Industry 4.0, disruptive logistics has made digital transformation common practice.
Interview with Pilar López, Industrial Director at Natura Bissé, a leading manufacturer of cosmetics for all skin types. López explains how digitisation has shortened customer lead times in addition to providing an overview of all stock.
Interview with Dejan Šeruga, General Manager of Carglass in Slovenia, a leading company in the repair, replacement and recalibration of vehicle glass. Šeruga explains the benefits of digitising Carglass’s warehouse in Slovenia with Easy WMS software: error elimination and optimised operations.
Mecalux interviews Vaggelis Giannikas, Director of the Centre for Smart Warehousing and Logistics Systems at the University of Bath (UK). Professor Giannikas stresses the importance of flexible logistics and digitisation for an efficient supply chain.
Dr. Susana Val, Director of the Zaragoza Logistics Center, analyses a solution to optimise the last mile: digital lockers. One of the most obvious advantages of digital lockers is that they can reduce travel for 3PL service providers.
Robert Overstreet's study shows the relationship between types of return policy modifications and degrees of customer satisfaction. The author says that retailers should communicate transparently and change their returns policies in a targeted way.
Big data in the supply chain can provide major benefits in product manufacturing, storage, transport and distribution. With big data tools, companies can implement analytics methods that foster informed decision-making in the supply chain.
Interview with Jesús García, Spare Parts Department Manager at the Motos Bordoy Group, a company in Spain's two-wheeler sector. García explains how digitisation has cut customer service times and provides a general overview of all stock.
Nils Boysen, Chair of Operations Management at Friedrich Schiller University Jena, talks about the advantages of logistics automation. Prof. Boysen explains how the consolidation of e-commerce has led to an increase in warehouse automation.
Professor Luca Urciuoli analyses the causes and potential risks of cyberattacks on companies' supply chains. Prof. Urciuoli also lays out several measures businesses can take to avoid the possible effects of cyberattacks on their supply chains.
Mecalux employs predictive analytics to help customers identify improvement opportunities in their warehouses and power their businesses. In warehousing, predictive analytics consists of applying a set of techniques and technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Takumi Tagashira finds that investing in warehouse automation and media efforts increases sales. The author of the study and Associate Professor of Marketing at Hitotsubashi University in Japan believes these results to be relevant for e-commerce retailers.
Interview with Itamar Ferrari, Logistics Manager at Copacol, a Brazilian business specializing in food production and marketing. Ferrari explains how technology has boosted Copacol's warehouse productivity by 20%, in addition to ensuring accurate traceability of goods stored.
Interview with Mikel Jaureguizar, General Manager of Normagrup, a Spanish manufacturer of electrical equipment for companies in all industries. Jaureguizar explains how technology has transformed and optimised the supply chain of this leading company in the emergency lighting sector.
Interview with Rafael Salinas, Head of Operations for International Subsidiaries at Porcelanosa Group, a leading business in the ceramics sector. Salinas explains how automated storage systems and Easy WMS warehouse management software have streamlined the company's five logistics centres in Vila-real, Spain.
Beatriz Royo and Teresa de la Cruz of the MIT-affiliated Zaragoza Logistics Center analyse the future of last-mile logistics. The two authors explain how last-mile delivery is crucial for economic development and ensuring the efficient transport of goods.
Mecalux presents Best Practices in Warehousing 4.0, a digital programme with interviews, success stories and analyses of logistics trends. The programme features the participation of experts Yossi Sheffi and Joakim Kembro, as well as executives from international companies Würth Modyf, Copacol, and FIC.
René de Koster, a professor at Erasmus University Rotterdam (Netherlands), talks about the advantages of logistics automation. Professor de Koster speaks on the latest supply chain trends and on how robotics can help companies serve their customers effectively.
Yasel Costa, a Professor at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, reflects on digital transformation in businesses. A new, human-centric industrial revolution will constitute a great opportunity for improvement for everyone.
According to Luca Urciuoli, adjunct professor of Supply Chain Management at the MIT-Zaragoza Program, companies with supply chain risk management strategies can gain a competitive advantage in the market. Outsourcing and globalisation can increase the vulnerability of supply chains to unexpected risks or disruptions.
Mecalux utilises a data analysis platform with machine learning algorithms to find the best solution for warehouses. Machine learning algorithms can predict behaviours, trends and machine performance.
Improving worker productictivity in a warehouse is no easy task, as multiple variables can influence performance. The solution for increasing operator productivity and improving logistics efficiency lies in implementing warehouse management software.
Joakim Kembro, Director of the MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management at Lund University (Sweden), talks about logistics automation. Professor Kembro discusses how automation has changed in recent years and what the future prospects are for the supply chain.
During Covid-19, Intersurgical, a global supplier of medical devices for respiratory support, experienced an increase in logistics activity. Group Supply Chain Manager Martynas Tamosiunas explains how Intersurgical relied on automation to tackle the pandemic.
Milos Milenkovic, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the MIT-Zaragoza International Logistics Program, reflects on the Physical Internet in logistics. The Physical Internet could mean significant reductions in transport times and costs.
Customers use multiple channels during their shopping journey and expect to have a seamless purchasing experience. This smooth transition between traditional and online channels, popularly known as the omnichannel experience, is transforming the world of logistics and warehousing.
Although online sales continue to grow by leaps and bounds, customers are still frequenting physical shops to purchase some of the products they need, an extension of the Easy WMS warehouse management system enables businesses to monitor the status of the stock in their warehouses and bricks-and-mortar shops in real time. This system also syncs procurement, picking, replenishment and returns operations.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the present and future of technology, opens up a huge number of scenarios to discover and delve into. It also provides the possibility to explore new business opportunities to achieve greater growth, profitability and sustainability.
In this interview, Yossi Sheffi, Director of the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, speaks about how the pandemic is reshaping supply chains. He also discusses some of the key findings from his new book, The New (Ab)Normal: Reshaping Business and Supply Chain Strategy Beyond Covid-19.
The Marketplaces & Ecommerce Platforms Integration module is an extension of the Easy WMS warehouse management system from Mecalux tasked with integrating a company’s facility with the main marketplaces and e-commerce platforms in the market (Amazon, eBay and PrestaShop, among others). This software connects Easy WMS to the main digital sales platforms and marketplaces to sync the firm's online catalogue with the stock in its physical warehouse.
Order dispatch and delivery are two vital operations for e-commerce logistics, as they directly impact customer satisfaction. How is it possible to provide more efficient service without errors? The answer is Multi Carrier Shipping Software from Mecalux, a software application that includes the necessary functionalities for packaging, labelling and shipping orders.
The software for Ecommerce is a software application designed to manage all aspects involved in preparing orders for online shops. This new program stands out for its user-friendliness and ability to boost order prep. WMS for Ecommerce can reduce picking times by 50% and increase productivity by 80%.
In this article, we will respond to the most common questions about this system — increasingly used in all types of warehouses and presently implemented in 500 installations around the globe — with the aim of showing their full potential and their contribution to more efficient logistics.
A warehouse management system (WMS) is responsible for optimising all operations that take place in an installation. The supply chain is subject to constant transformation, the purpose of which is to cope with market changes. In this vein, the functionalities of a WMS must also be enhanced with a view to tackling increasingly complex processes and scenarios.
Compact storage systems feature a higher storage density by optimising available warehouse space. Of all these, the Pallet Shuttle system is the one that best enhances an installation’s productivity because an electric shuttle moves goods through the channel automatically.
Two results of measuring warehouse KPIs are controlling and optimising production process efficiency. How else can key performance indicators make a difference?
Peak 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?
Adopting 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…
Shifts 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.
An 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.
Don't miss these fundamental best practices on how to improve e-commerce order fulfilment processes and drive the continued success of your distribution centre.
Mecalux 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.
Gartner, 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?
Electrified monorails substitute or are combined with conveyors to span medium to very long distances.
Reverse 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.
Fire safety in a warehouse is a particularly big challenge since, usually, these types of buildings have a high fire load. In addition to the merchandise, installations contain elements that spur on the spread of flames, like plastic materials, cardboard or wood, among others. To minimise this risk, warehouses must have fire prevention, detection and suppression systems.
Even though conveyors are generally associated with highly automated installations, in reality, they are more and more common in standard warehouses. The reason is they boost warehouse productivity by optimising the flow of goods, reduce loading, unloading and transport times, as well as ensure a constant stream of products.
This article explains how the thermal insulation of low-temperature warehouses is achieved and emphasises the importance of a rigorous design to guarantee the optimal operations of cold storage.
The highest seismic hazard values and the likelihood of earthquakes occurring converge typically in regions close to the edges of Earth's tectonic plates. In Europe, the countries with the greatest seismic risk are Italy, Greece, Turkey, Cyprus and Iceland. At the same time, in each country, there are areas at higher risk than others. Prevention, as well as the compliance with European standards regarding the design and construction of storage systems, are fundamental for the earthquake-proofing of racks.
Cloud technology is a huge help for companies to strategically manage their logistics supply chain and integrate all processes carried out to maximise earnings. In recent years, this computational model has started to replace traditional, on-premise ones at a phenomenal rate.
Chile is one of the most earthquake prone countries in the world due to its geographical location in the Circum-Pacific belt (also known as the Ring of Fire), the scene of intense seismic activity. It also presents unique characteristics, making it ideal for scientific research related to this natural phenomenon. Accordingly, Mecalux has spent years analysing and improving the structural behavior of racking.
Electricity is essential to the operation of manual or automated warehouses, and as a result companies can supply the goods and services they produce for general consumption. Nowadays, businesses implement practices, as well as technical and organisational measures aimed at reducing energy consumption and optimising the throughput of installations.
In recent years, there has been widespread change in the technology used to store electrical energy in automated handling systems. The largest manufacturers in the sector have been gradually replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors since they maximise the performance.
In warehouses, racks are exposed to changes in temperature, humidity, continuous transport of goods and operators. These factors can cause deterioration of the components that make up the structures. This article analyses the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods and finishes available on the market to protect the metal profiles from the effects of corrosion and oxidation.
In the same installation, goods of different turnovers can co-exist, classified on the basis of consumption criteria (type A, B, C). Taking this fact into account, and factors such as capacity or required installation flows, each product should be deposited in a different storage system based on their characteristics. Automatically, a question arises: what is the ideal system?
Both the components that pallet racks consist of and the materials they are fabricated from are submitted to testing; first to determine their strength and elasticity capacities, whereas the second establishes their tensile strength and their ductility, i.e., the capacity to be bent. These processes fulfil the international standard, which outlines the parameters that must be taken into account with respect to the quality and safety of products.
Despite its obvious importance, there are still many questions about the essential measures the storage systems user should observe when minimising the risk of accidents in daily operations. Protecting personnel and ensuring proper warehouse operations should be any logistics manager’s top priority. In this article, Mecalux shares its expertise on this topic, analysing the keys to good management in safety policy.
A management and control software increases performance, provides a much more efficient work system, and minimises errors. Get full insights of WMS advantages.
The Panama Canal opened in the summer of 1914, carving a link between two oceans and revolutionizing maritime travel. The new expansion project is 98% finished as of May 2016.
What forces must be pondered when designing metal pallet racks? How do we verify that the structure will be suitable to withstand all loads? These and other issues are those which should be taken into account in the design of this type of rack, with the goal of ensuring its stability and resistance, and therefore the overall security of the installations.
This type of constructions are integrated buildings formed by the racks themselves, whose structure is coupled to both the roof and wall cladding. Clad-rack warehouses have achieved great importance in the last 30 years, mainly because of the need for space optimisation, and resulting in the construction of buildings that are taller than 45m.
Due to the continuous evolution of technology, our business landscape is changing at a high speed. One of the most important paradigm changes that has taken place in recent years has been caused by the software industry, with the creation of cloud-based applications. The logistics operations of companies have quickly adapted to this change, demanding that software applications be implemented which are increasingly compatible with the cloud.
Warehouses are no longer merely places for storing products; they are now focused on providing service and support facilities to companies of all kinds. They must be properly designed, with a design project that compiles as much information as possible. We have compiled the 6 basic factors for the design and layout of a warehouse.
