Issue No. 39 of Mecalux’s Best Practices magazine examines how artificial intelligence and advanced optimisation models are transforming inventory management and distribution in increasingly complex environments. In this context, the collaboration between MIT CTL and Mecalux has led to GENESIS, a simulator based on genetic algorithms that optimises inventory across warehouses and calculates optimal transport strategies. This edition also features an interview with Selene Silvestri, MIT CTL researcher, on the keys to distributed order management.
The case studies highlighted in this issue reflect the impact of automation in high-performance warehouses. Pharmaceutical company Normon, for example, manages up to one million medications daily using Mecalux solutions, while Clavo Food Factory has doubled its capacity and reduced operating times by 20% thanks to the 3D Automated Pallet Shuttle.
Meanwhile, the Easy WMS warehouse management system is driving supply chain digitalisation on a global scale with tangible results: Impuls Domžale has streamlined food distribution in Slovenia, Browne fills 150 order lines per hour with over 99% accuracy in Canada, and Ervin Germany has optimised operations in its two industrial plants in the country.
The magazine is rounded out with articles on logistics trends, exploring topics such as scarcity marketing in e-commerce and new training approaches like WarehouseGame Training. In addition, experts such as David de Cremer (Northeastern University) reflect on the role of AI in decision-making, while futurist Ian Khan examines disruptions in the manufacturing industry.
Download the new issue and discover how innovation is redefining logistics.