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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accumulation conveyor: functions and benefits

An accumulation conveyor is a roller conveyor that eliminates pressure exerted on the surface, allowing products to move at a reduced speed.