Warehouse Management Solutions

Cold storage warehousing: challenges and solutions

Cold storage warehousing consists of keeping products stored at a low temperature in storage systems that provide greater energy efficiency.

Maximum stock level in inventory management

The maximum stock level is the largest number of goods a company can store to meet customer demand with the utmost quality and efficiency and at the lowest possible cost.

EDI in logistics: technology for standardized communication

EDI in logistics facilitates the exchange of documents between the various players involved in the supply chain, from providers to transportation agencies.

Warehouse lighting: a question of productivity, safety, and savings

Warehouse lighting, much more than an aesthetic issue, fulfills a basic function: to facilitate the work of operators, ensuring maximum safety and comfort.

5 reverse logistics examples for successful returns management

Reverse logistics examples: in this post, we examine five strategies implemented by companies to organize returns that customers have sent back to their warehouses.

Seismic racking for pallets and their design

Seismic racks are structures designed to resist any ground motion produced in areas with a high probability of earthquakes.

First mile delivery: the start to a successful shipment

First-mile delivery begins when an order enters the system and ends when it is loaded onto the transport truck. Its optimization is key to ensuring that the rest of the supply chain operations, especi ...

Takt time: what it is and how it's calculated

Takt time: the aim of this concept is to adapt the production pace to the demand rate, thus satisfying customer needs.

Physical inventory: real control of goods in the warehouse

Physical inventory consists of counting the goods stored in the warehouse to compare the actual stock with the quantities of products recorded.

Supply chain flow: key for optimized logistics systems

In logistics, supply chain flow includes all the processes that take place from the procurement of raw materials to the delivery of the product to the end customer.

Drone inventory management: the future of stock control?

Drone inventory management: warehouse drones have become the ideal companion for warehouse management systems (WMSs) when it comes to controlling stock quickly and efficiently.

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.

Product traceability: what is it and how is it implemented?

Product traceability refers to the real-time control of a product’s entire production process, from the procurement of raw materials until the good reaches the end customer.

Logistics staging area in a warehouse

Warehouse staging area: Logistics 4.0 requires efficiency when it comes to managing goods inflows and outflows. So, what percentage of your facility should the staging area cover to maximize productiv ...

Types of inventory in logistics: classification and applications

Types of inventory: there are several ways of taking stock in a warehouse to meet each company’s needs and logistics resources. These inventory types can be classified by category.

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.

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.

Supply-chain procurement: a key role in logistics

Procurement is a decisive factor when it comes to the future of the supply chain. Its objective is to control supplies in order to meet the needs of operational processes.

Integrated logistics and supply chain coordination

Integrated logistics consists of coordinating all processes, people, and departments that make up the supply chain in order to guide actions in the same direction and achieve common objectives.

3PL: advantages to outsourcing logistics

3PL (third-party logistics) refers to the logistics services a company outsources to a provider. These providers also take care of goods transportation and storage tasks, among others.

Warehouse slotting: amp up your productivity

Warehouse slotting describes the strategy for distributing stock among the various locations in an installation to boost productivity in processes such as goods receipt and picking.

Logistics real estate and the scarcity of urban industrial land

The demand for warehouses closer to cities — which breaks with the tradition of setting up logistics centers far from large urban areas — has led to a shortage of available land.

Bill of materials (BOM): your top supply chain ally

A detailed bill of materials increases the throughput of all supply chain processes. There are various types of BOMs, depending on activity and business needs.

Item coding in the warehouse

Item coding is a way of appropriately identifying each item in the warehouse. The main advantage is that it makes it possible to carry out inventory control in real time.

Packaging types in logistics: primary, secondary, and tertiary

What are the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary packaging? What’s the role of each one? We’ll run through these key concepts in our article.

Kanban system: what is it and how does it work in logistics?

The Kanban system is a methodology involving the transmission of both production and material replenishment orders throughout the supply chain. We’ll delve into how it works in logistics.

Warehouse too small? What to do when the walls start closing in

After a while, it’s normal for your installation to seem too small for the company’s new needs. How can you maximize a small warehouse? We’ll show you in our article.

Pharma logistics: insights and challenges

Pharma logistics: challenges and solutions for storing and distributing medication, active ingredients, and other biological products, from the supplier to the final point of sale.

Logistics providers: functions and challenges

Logistics providers: we take an in-depth look at the trends transforming this segment and review the most cutting-edge solutions.

Intralogistics: what is it? Process optimization trends in internal logistics

Internal logistics encompasses the organization of material and information flows that take place within a company's four walls. What are the main trends in intralogistics?

Lean logistics: leaning into efficiency

''The Lean logistics methodology is a management and operations organization philosophy of Japanese origin The Lean method aims to eliminate waste that strains a company’s logistics profitability.

Safety stock: what is it and how can I optimize it?

Safety stock is extra inventory stored in the warehouse in order to cope with contingencies in the supply chain. How can you avoid having too much of it?

Supply chain: what is it? Definition and differences from logistics

The supply chain is the process generated from the time the customer places an order to the moment the product or service has been delivered and charged. How does it differ from logistics?

Supply chain benchmarking: a key strategy for continuous process improvement

Supply chain benchmarking consists of gathering information on good practices and sector leaders to adapt it to your company. We’ll show you how to implement it successfully.

Last-mile delivery starts with the warehouse

The “last mile” concept refers to the final leg of the goods delivery process when the goods are moved to the destination specified by the customer. We’ll show you some key strategies to optimize it.

Warehousing logistics: definition, objectives and areas of work

Warehousing logistics involves the main activities carried out in an installation. We break down the main areas of work making up this logistics field.

Best-in-class logistics warehousing

At Interlake Mecalux, we are experts in successfully managing logistics warehouses. Choose the best storage solutions, install management software, keep your team cohesive and measure KPI.

Warehouse insights: logistics storage costs

Logistics storage costs are an indispensable part of supply chain optimization opportunities. Here is a list of the different sections these costs comprise.

What is a lead time in logistics? And how to optimize it…

The lead time refers to the time from when a purchase order is generated and sent to the vendor until the product is delivered to the customer. We'll show you how to optimize it all.

Green logistics: definition, challenges and solutions

Eco-friendly logistics or green logistics refers to the set of sustainable policies that aim to reduce the environmental impact of these activities.

Improving warehouse productivity: a step-by-step guide

Warehouse productivity is marked by a balance between inventory profitability and operability. The first step in detecting inefficiencies is to analyze your installation.

Hidden costs in returns management: what they are and how to control them

Returns management or reverse logistics generates hidden costs that are difficult to attribute to specific lines on your balance sheets. Learn to identify and control them.