Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Storage buffer: streamlining production and dispatch

A storage buffer is a space where goods needed for production lines, order picking, and/or kitting are temporarily housed.

Block stacking: optimising warehouse space without racks

Block stacking is a warehouse storage method in which goods are stacked on top of each other directly on the warehouse floor, without being placed on the racks.

Types of warehouses: a general overview

Types of warehouses: these can be classified by function, storage method, or level of automation. Here, we summarize the different types of warehouses according to their function.

Optimal stock level: how to calculate it

In logistics, optimal stock levels designate the exact amount of inventory a business requires to fulfil routine demand without the occurrence of a stockout.

AS/RS warehouse: safe loading and full autonomy

In an AS/RS warehouse, stacker cranes are responsible for inserting and removing goods from their locations with full autonomy and minimal operator intervention.

AIoT: digital transformation of the warehouse

AIoT: the combination of artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things will provide facilities with devices that improve operators’ work and increase warehouse productivity.

Logistics issues: the 10 most common in warehouses

Logistics issues: discover the 10 most common ones seen in warehouses and learn how to overcome these problems that impede operations from running smoothly.

Blockchain in supply chain logistics: agility and security in the warehouse

Blockchain in supply chain logistics: this technology will enable more effective information exchanges between the interconnected elements in the warehouse and among suppliers, companies, and ...