Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Logistics trends and opportunities for 2021

Logistics trends for 2021: in this post, we delve into these trends and examine how companies can modernize their operations in order to grow and increase customer satisfaction.

Cycle service level: variable supply chain to prioritize customer satisfaction

Cycle service level indicates the probability of having enough stock to cope with demand. It is directly related to inventory management and customer satisfaction.

Dock to stock: efficiency starts at the loading dock

Dock to stock: efficiency in this process helps to increase warehouse throughput. Cutting cycle times is possible through the implementation of automated storage systems and digital tools.

3D printing takes supply chain management into a new dimension

3D printing constitutes technology with an enormous potential for transforming logistics and transportation. Its main characteristic is easy product personalization.

Inventory management with Excel: is it effective?

Inventory management with Excel: nowadays, many businesses depend on this to control their warehouse stock. But is it enough? WMSs ensure comprehensive goods control in real time.

Backorders: the art of selling without stock

Minimizing and managing backorders means that a company’s supply chain is efficient and that its warehouse is free of stockouts.

Warehouse manager: profile of a key role

Warehouse manager is a position of great responsibility in any company, regardless of sector, as this key figure’s role is to manage all processes taking place in the warehouse.

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.