Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

RF scanners and handheld barcode scanners in the warehouse

An RF scanner is a smart device that’s essential in a warehouse, as its ability to transmit the data it collects in real time helps to speed up operations.

Storage systems: which one is right for your warehouse?

A storage system is a way to manage goods. These systems normally comprise racks, as they make it possible to insert and remove products from their locations safely and easily.

Combined cycles of stacker cranes: capacity vs. speed

In an AS/RS, the combined cycle of a stacker crane refers to pallets being deposited on and removed from racks in a single movement with the aim of reducing travel.

Advantages of automated storage and retrieval systems

Advantages of automated storage and retrieval systems: AS/RS solutions enable businesses from all sectors to efficiently manage pallets and/or boxes with the help of automated handling equipment.

Inventory management: the cornerstone of the warehouse

Inventory management is a cross-cutting logistics process that consists of organising, planning, and controlling a company’s warehouse stock.

Automated storage and retrieval systems: types and characteristics

Automated storage and retrieval systems are ideal for speeding up logistics processes, minimising errors, and improving safety when handling and moving pallets and boxes.

Perpetual inventory system: stock updated in real time

A perpetual inventory system is indispensable for companies with a large number of SKUs in the warehouse, as periodic inventory could lead to serious stockouts.

Automation and coronavirus: speeding up logistics

Automation and coronavirus: to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, many companies have turned to automation to boost their productivity and maintain social distancing between staff.