Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

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.

VUCA and its impact on businesses

VUCA refers to environments characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in specific contexts that companies must navigate.

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.

B2B2C model: Advantages and examples

In B2B2C (business-to-business-to-consumer), companies reach their customers through a second company or intermediary with which they have an agreement or partnership.