Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Packing list: Definition, types, and how to complete them

A packing list is a breakdown of all the freight or SKUs included in an order. This fundamental document in warehouse management serves multiple purposes.

Discrete picking: Definition and best practices

Discrete picking ensures high accuracy by fulfilling orders one at a time. It’s particularly beneficial for small, varied orders and enhances efficiency when combined with digital tools like a WMS.

EAN-13: The international product identification code

EAN-13 is a 13-digit barcode symbology used to identify product units intended for retail.

Putaway in warehousing: Types and best practices

Putaway refers to the operations involved in receiving goods from suppliers or production and storing them on racks for future picking and shipment.

Real-time supply chain visibility

Real-time supply chain visibility is achieved through comprehensive monitoring of a company’s logistics processes.

Supply chain mapping

Supply chain mapping consists of recording information about the stages and stakeholders in a logistics network to improve the overall efficiency of operations.

Double-deep pallet racking optimizes storage space

Double-deep pallet racking is a storage system that can accommodate two pallets in the same location, one behind the other, without losing direct access.

Weighted average cost and inventory valuation

Weighted average cost is a stock valuation method used in accounting to obtain the average value of warehouse inventory.