Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

GenAI and its potential in the supply chain

GenAI (generative artificial intelligence) is a field of AI that develops algorithms and models capable of creating new content, such as images, texts, or routes.

Jidoka: The method that improves manufacturing processes

Jidoka is a lean manufacturing approach that prioritizes quality control in production processes. It centers on stopping the production lines when an error is detected.

Make to stock: the advantages of anticipating orders

Make to stock (MTS) is a production method based on manufacturing products in line with demand forecasts. To be successful, it requires accurate forecasting.

Supercapacitors and their role in industrial automation

Supercapacitors, also known as electrochemical capacitors or double-layer capacitors, are systems made up of pairs of conductive plates separated by a dielectric medium.

The knapsack problem and logistics

The knapsack problem is a space optimization challenge. It aims to find the best possible combination of items to fill a unit load without exceeding its weight limit.

Omnichannel automation for distribution

Retailers are turning to omnichannel automation for distribution — coordinating physical and digital channels — to provide clients with a seamless experience.

Cyber-physical systems and the supply chain

Cyber physical systems are mechanisms created by integrating computation with physical components. They can replicate, automate, and control physical elements and devices in a digital environment.

IBC totes: safe storage of liquids and bulk materials

See how IBC totes streamline logistics operations and optimize warehouse space, boosting efficiency and lowering storage costs for liquids and bulk materials.