Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Traceability types in logistics with examples

The four traceability types in logistics — upstream, downstream, internal, and external — enable companies to closely track their products and logistics processes.

After-sales service and its effects on logistics

After-sales service refers to the solutions offered to a client after a sale is closed. Its goal is to achieve user satisfaction, making it essential to prioritize these services.

LIFO (last in, first out): uses and examples for inventory management

LIFO (last in, first out) is an inventory management method that prioritizes shipping the most recently purchased or produced batches. In this system, the last item stored is the first removed.

Industrial automation and its advantages in warehousing

Industrial automation is the use of systems such as robots, computers, and automated warehouses to manage goods, processes, and machinery used in production.

Curbside pickup and its application in logistics

Curbside pickup is a delivery method where customers purchase products online and pick them up at a physical store, pickup point, or designated locker.

Traveling salesman problem applied to logistics

The traveling salesman problem is part of the operations research and computer science fields. It aims to select the most efficient route for visiting a series of locations only once.

Route planning and applications in logistics

In logistics, route planning involves calculating the path that a vehicle or other form of transportation must travel to make specific stops in the safest, quickest, and most cost-effective way.

Production plan and how to prepare it

A production plan is a guide for designing and creating a product. The plan allocates the resources and time needed to meet targets.