Block stacking: optimizing warehouse space without racks
March 2, 2021Block stacking is a warehouse storage method in which goods are stacked on top of each other directly on the warehouse floor, without being placed on the racks.
Block stacking is a warehouse storage method in which goods are stacked on top of each other directly on the warehouse floor, without being placed on the racks.
In an AS/RS warehouse, stacker cranes are responsible for inserting and removing goods from their locations with full autonomy and minimal operator intervention.
Types of warehouses: these can be classified by function, storage method, or level of automation. Here, we summarize the different types of warehouses according to their function.
In logistics, optimal stock levels designate the exact amount of inventory a business requires to fulfill routine demand without the occurrence of a stockout.
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A resilient supply chain is one that responds effectively to all types of disruptions that may interrupt its operation, from natural phenomena to technology issues.
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Cold storage automation consists of implementing robots and/or other automated systems such as conveyors or stacker cranes in a cold storage warehouse.