Warehouse Safety & Staff Management

Palletizing goods: methods and benefits

Palletizing consists of placing products on a pallet for storage or subsequent shipment. Palletizing makes it easier for operators to store goods in storage systems or on delivery trucks.

Supply chain pressures and how to mitigate them

Supply chain pressures can make companies’ logistics operations more complex. In the face of rising logistics costs, digitizing your supply chain enables you to detect disruptions before they happen.

How inflation affects the supply chain

The inflation we’re currently experiencing not only affects the cost of living, but also directly impacts supply chains. Global increases in the price of raw materials and energy used to manufacture goods have an impact on goods procurement costs.

Warehouse ergonomics: 10 tips for improving safety

Warehouse ergonomics is a set of tools and techniques that facilitate operator activity to avoid ergonomic risks. The use of technologies and picking assistance systems foster ergonomics in addition to boosting operator productivity.

25 tips for optimizing safety in your warehouse

Warehouse safety tips: following them is key for ensuring the protection of operators, goods, and equipment. In this post, you’ll find 25 tips for preventing risks associated with common warehouse operations and fostering a safer work environment.

Warehouse PPE: what personal protective equipment to use

Warehouse PPE: personal protective equipment is any device or clothing that protects warehouse operators from risk. The most common warehouse PPE includes helmets, reflective clothing, gloves, and safety footwear.

Coronavirus logistics: low temperatures, volatile demand

Coronavirus logistics: the COVID-19 vaccine has represented a major challenge for supply chains. Logistics has been responsible for guaranteeing the supply of basic necessities and also storing and managing the vaccine at low temperatures.

Logistics planning: how to implement it with flying colors

Logistics planning refers to a company’s strategy for optimizing all operations revolving around the warehouse. But how is this successfully implemented in an organization? In this post, we analyze the key aspects to take into account when creating a logistics strategy.

Supply chain disruption: how to mitigate risks

The supply chain is not immune to the social, political, and economic circumstances surrounding it: any variation in the process could lead to inefficiencies. In this post, we analyze logistics in emergency situations and unlock the keys to designing and implementing an effective action plan.

Pallet rack guards: prevent accidents

Pallet rack guards play a crucial role in preventing accidents in storage installations. In our article, we’ll go over the main systems for preventing loads from falling and for mitigating the effect of forklift impacts on the structure.

Industrial cleaning: keeping your warehouse nice and tidy

Industrial warehouse cleaning is vital to protect the materials stored and workers operating in your installation. We’ll go over the main elements to keep clean and give you some key tips for organizing these tasks.

Talent 4.0: key skills for logistics

Facing digital transformation is a major challenge in the logistics sector. Hiring Talent 4.0 candidates in your company is an essential part of leadership. But what makes these kinds of professionals? What are their key skills? In this article, we take the time to analyze this issue.

Main warehouse risks: keep them under control

Warehouse risks concern both your staff and the goods in stock. The most common ones are discussed, and how to prevent them. Stock may be damaged by fire or in-house mismanagement. In the meantime, personnel must protect themselves against falls, blows and cuts.

Safety and risk prevention in the warehouse: key systems

Take measures for warehouse safety and risk prevention. Understand the key systems to control fires and prevent accidents. Explore the best devices for fitting-out your installations: automated systems, special racks and warehouse management software.

Maximum warehouse safety: 3 successful projects

How do I achieve maximum safety in my warehouses? Automatic systems, fire safety and the racks are all key elements. We review the solutions provided by Mecalux to three companies in different situations: Cepsa, Bracchi and Cofan. Cepsa, Bracchi and Cofan.

Warehouse labor performance: how to motivate your logistics team

What is warehouse labor performance? What channels can I use to motivate my team? Let Mecalux help you revitalize your logistics personnel. Thanks to this article, we will show you, among others things, the role mindfulness, incentives, comradery and team building play in a company.

Minimize warehouse inventory loss through proactive risk prevention

Take the proper steps to reduce inventory loss and the damage of goods by analyzing available resources and counting on dependable staff. Don't wait for problems to show themselves. Instead, actively seek out opportunities for improving processes and protocols.

Rack Supported Warehouse: Innovative quality & security

Discover the advantages of rack supported buildings and the immense benefits they offer when considering safety and optimization of high density storage. Here we discuss the characteristics of their internal structure, height, durability and much more.

Advantages of Radio Shuttle Installation in Cold Storage Warehouses

Learn how sophisticated radio shuttle systems allow for the optimization of inventory control and increased productivity of cold warehouses. We work with your team through the entire process of planning and assembly of a personalized automated design which is tailored to the specific needs of your unique facility.

Don’t Break the Warehouse Cold Chain: Can you keep your cool?

Each component needed to effectively maintain the cold chain in the refrigerated logistics sector requires strategic planning and acute attention to detail. Learn what essential factors you must evaluate in order to guarantee the quality and safety of your inventory and warehouse staff.