Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

VUCA and its impact on businesses

VUCA refers to environments characterized by volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity in specific contexts that companies must navigate.

Make to stock: the advantages of anticipating orders

Make to stock (MTS) is a production method based on manufacturing products in line with demand forecasts. To be successful, it requires accurate forecasting.

Supercapacitors and their role in industrial automation

Supercapacitors, also known as electrochemical capacitors or double-layer capacitors, are systems made up of pairs of conductive plates separated by a dielectric medium.

Zone skipping for reduced shipping costs

Zone skipping is a strategy that involves consolidating shipments and sending them directly to a distant destination, bypassing intermediate stops or avoiding certain geographic areas.

The knapsack problem and logistics

The knapsack problem is a space optimization challenge. It aims to find the best possible combination of items to fill a unit load without exceeding its weight limit.

Warehouse management system examples in business

Warehouse management system examples include software solutions that control and monitor tasks in logistics facilities. WMSs aim to oversee inventory while optimizing and streamlining the flow of ...

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.