Logistics articles

01/04/2017 The new batteries and supercapacitors for automated material handling systems

In recent years, there has been widespread change in the technology used to store electrical energy in automated handling systems. The largest manufacturers in the sector have been gradually replacing lead-acid batteries with lithium-ion batteries and supercapacitors since they maximize the performance. Read more
03/02/2017 Metal racking: What finish offers greater protection against corrosion?

In warehouses, racks are exposed to changes in temperature, humidity, continuous transport of goods and operators. These factors can cause deterioration of the components that make up the structures. This article analyses the advantages and disadvantages of the different methods and finishes available on the market to protect the metal profiles from the effects of corrosion and oxidation. Read more
07/11/2016 Choosing the ideal system for storing pallets

In the same installation, goods of different turnovers can co-exist, classified on the basis of consumption criteria (type A, B, C). Taking this fact into account, and factors such as capacity or required installation flows, each product should be deposited in a different storage system based on their characteristics. Automatically, a question arises: what is the ideal system? Read more
21/10/2016 The importance of testing pallet racking components

Both the components that pallet racks consist of and the materials they are fabricated from are submitted to testing; first to determine their strength and elasticity capacities, whereas the second establishes their tensile strength and their ductility, i.e., the capacity to be bent. These processes fulfil the international standard, which outlines the parameters that must be taken into account with respect to the quality and safety of products. Read more
06/10/2016 What are the keys to ensuring the safety of your warehouse?

Despite its obvious importance, there are still many questions about the essential measures the storage systems user should observe when minimising the risk of accidents in daily operations. Protecting personnel and ensuring proper warehouse operations should be any logistics manager’s top priority. In this article, Mecalux shares its expertise on this topic, analysing the keys to good management in safety policy. Read more
03/08/2016 The advantages of intelligent warehouse management

A management and control software increases performance, provides a much more efficient work system, and minimises errors. Get full insights of WMS advantages. Read more
30/05/2016 Panamaximization

The Panama Canal opened in the summer of 1914, carving a link between two oceans and revolutionizing maritime travel. The new expansion project is 98% finished as of May 2016. Read more
24/05/2016 House Thieves

Studies show that instances of internal theft of warehouse goods rise in bad economies and that the solutions are as simple as they are ignored. Read more
05/04/2016 Advantages of a clad-rack warehouse

This type of constructions are integrated buildings formed by the racks themselves, whose structure is coupled to both the roof and wall cladding. Clad-rack warehouses have achieved great importance in the last 30 years, mainly because of the need for space optimisation, and resulting in the construction of buildings that are taller than 45m. Read more
15/03/2016 Logistics software: the cloud is the future

Due to the continuous evolution of technology, our business landscape is changing at a high speed. One of the most important paradigm changes that has taken place in recent years has been caused by the software industry, with the creation of cloud-based applications. The logistics operations of companies have quickly adapted to this change, demanding that software applications be implemented which are increasingly compatible with the cloud. Read more