Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

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.

Curbside pickup and its application in logistics

Curbside pickup is a delivery method where customers purchase products online and pick them up at a physical store, pickup point, or designated locker.

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.

Route planning and applications in logistics

In logistics, route planning involves calculating the path that a vehicle or other form of transportation must travel to make specific stops in the safest, quickest, and most cost-effective way.

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.

Inventory shrinkage: the silent menace of warehousing

Inventory shrinkage is a loss of stock value and can be caused by several factors. It represents a difference between the inventory recorded in accounting and the actual stock on hand.

Food logistics and the pathway to optimization

Food logistics requires efficient, safe operations and complete traceability to ensure that products reach end customers in optimal condition.