Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

Bill of materials (BOM): your top supply chain ally

A detailed bill of materials increases the throughput of all supply chain processes. There are various types of BOMs, depending on activity and business needs.

Kitting: optimizing assembly in the warehouse

Kitting is a process aimed at boosting assembly line productivity. It consists of compiling the materials and components necessary to manufacture a product.

Dark warehouses: say hello to full automation

Dark warehouses are installations in which no lighting is required: all processes taking place in them are fully automated, doing away with the need for human intervention.

D2C: advantages of direct-to-consumer sales

The direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales model refers to manufacturing companies that sell their products directly to end customers, without the need for intermediaries.

Item coding in the warehouse

Item coding is a way of appropriately identifying each item in the warehouse. The main advantage is that it makes it possible to carry out inventory control in real time.

Logistics centers: the cornerstone of the supply chain

Logistics centers not only store goods; they participate directly in all activities related to the supply chain.

Micro-fulfillment centers hit the big cities

Micro-fulfillment is a logistics strategy that serves to bring retailers’ warehouses closer to end consumers, thus streamlining deliveries of online orders.

Cleanrooms: how to eliminate contaminants

Cleanrooms are completely isolated working areas in which air cleanliness levels, pressure, and temperature are controlled to prevent microorganisms from entering and potentially damaging the ...