Logistics articles
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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.
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Fire protection measures for metal racks and warehouses
01/11/2017Fire 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.
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High throughput and automated goods handling with pallet conveyors
09/10/2017Even 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.
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Thermal insulation in cold storage installations
15/09/2017This 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.