Supply Chain & Warehouse Logistics Blog

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.

The knapsack problem and logistics

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

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 optimise 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 prioritises shipping the most recently purchased or produced batches. In this system, the last item stored is the first removed.

Travelling salesman problem applied to logistics

The travelling 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.