Overstock: how to avoid it
January 18, 2021Overstock in the warehouse can lead to serious overcosts and logistics errors for a company. In this post, we’ll explain what overstock is, how it’s generated, and how to put an end to it.
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Overstock in the warehouse can lead to serious overcosts and logistics errors for a company. In this post, we’ll explain what overstock is, how it’s generated, and how to put an end to it.
MRP (material requirements planning) systems calculate the raw materials required and the amount of finished product to be manufactured. These systems cut costs and increase productivity.
Unitization is a key supply chain process consisting of properly preparing the goods to facilitate their storage, handling, and transfer.
A warehouse control system (WCS) is a system that manages the automated elements in an installation. The software receives instructions from the WMS and coordinates the machinery in the warehouse ...
Minimum order quantity (MOQ): it’s possible to negotiate this with suppliers to reduce the initial outlay, minimize storage costs, and avoid warehouse overstocking.
Augmented reality and wearable technology add value to warehouse logistics. This technology frees up the hands of operators, enabling them to work quickly, comfortably, and safely.
Warehouse slotting describes the strategy for distributing stock among the various locations in an installation to boost productivity in processes such as goods receipt and picking.
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.