Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Omnichannel automation for distribution

Retailers are turning to omnichannel automation for distribution — coordinating physical and digital channels — to provide clients with a seamless experience.

Cyber-physical systems and the supply chain

Cyber physical systems are mechanisms created by integrating computation with physical components. They can replicate, automate, and control physical elements and devices in a digital environment.

B2B2C model: Advantages and examples

In B2B2C (business-to-business-to-consumer), companies reach their customers through a second company or intermediary with which they have an agreement or partnership.

IBC totes: safe storage of liquids and bulk materials

See how IBC totes streamline logistics operations and optimize warehouse space, boosting efficiency and lowering storage costs for liquids and bulk materials.

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.