Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Optimise lorry loading with software

Implementing digital solutions, such as a WMS that incorporates the lorry loading feature, has become essential for ensuring productivity and eliminating overcost in the warehouse.

Drones take off in the logistics sector

Drones in logistics would have two very different applications: streamlining order deliveries and facilitating warehouse management (inventory, maintenance, goods movements, etc.).

Overstock: how to avoid it

Overstock in the warehouse can lead to serious overcosts and logistics errors for a company. In this post, we’ll explain what overstock is, how it’s generated and how to put an end to it.

Unitisation: ensuring load safety

Unitisation is a key supply chain process consisting of properly preparing the goods to facilitate their storage, handling and transfer.

MRP: a production process milestone

MRP (material requirements planning) systems calculate the raw materials required and the amount of finished product to be manufactured. These systems cut costs and increase productivity.

MOQ (minimum order quantity): striking a balance

Minimum order quantity (MOQ): it’s possible to negotiate this with suppliers to reduce the initial outlay, minimise storage costs, and avoid warehouse overstocking.

Warehouse control systems: calling the shots

A warehouse control system (WCS) is a system that manages the automated elements in an installation. The software receives instructions from the WMS and coordinates the machinery in the warehouse ...

Autonomous mobile robots: warehouse applications and uses

Autonomous mobile robots are devices that can perform tasks and move on their own, without human intervention. In this article, we’ll analyse their applications in the warehouse.