Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Finished goods warehouse: definition and examples

Finished product warehouses, normally located close to the production plant, are fundamental in order for companies’ supply chains to function optimally.

Programmable logic controller (PLC) in logistics: the first step to automation

A programmable logic controller (PLC) is a processor responsible for operating an automated system by receiving instructions from higher-level software.

Pick-by-vision: emerging technology for order picking

Pick-by-vision is an order picking method in which warehouse operators receive instructions from the warehouse management system by means of augmented reality glasses.

Smart pallet: conventional pallets get connected

Smart pallets incorporate one or more sensors to provide them with connectivity, facilitate identification of the goods, and ensure traceability throughout the supply chain.

Warehouse storage techniques for efficient use of space

Warehouse storage techniques are strategies that businesses use to efficiently house products in their logistics facilities and facilitate product inflows and outflows.

6 automated warehouse system trends you need to know

Warehouse automation systems are an alternative chosen by many companies from all sectors that are looking to increase their competitiveness and improve the level of service they offer.

Automated logistics: distant future or at full force now?

Automated logistics comprises the introduction and consolidation of all kinds of technologies in the phases that make up the supply chain. Solutions such as autonomous robots and automated ...

Why use cloud-based inventory management?

Cloud-based inventory management consists of controlling products in the logistics facility with the help of a warehouse management system (WMS) in SaaS mode. This strengthens security while ...