In some distribution centers, everything seems to run perfectly. Deliveries are almost always flawless, the team is motivated, and there is enough flexibility to adapt to market changes. Collaboration with other departments runs smoothly, and the logistics manager has an equal seat at the table...
We live in turbulent times, also in logistics. Companies feel that they are losing control over their supply chains. What challenges do logistics managers face and which choices do they make? What does this mean for warehouses? Here are the 5 most important trends in...
This four-part video tutorial explains the principles of Highly Competitive Warehouse Management. How do you turn your operation into a best-in-class warehouse?...
The way we do business has revolutionized over the past decade. However, everything seems to have remained the same within the walls of the warehouse. Yet a silent revolution has taken place there....
Companies want more grip on their supply chain Companies have reached the limits of their business systems. After the turbulent start of the decade, it has become clear that they have insufficient control over their supply chains. Now they are looking for software that allows their...
During the corona pandemic, companies faced major logistical disruptions. Most warehouses failed to respond adequatly. They were way too lean. In order to overcome the turbulent years ahead, warehouses should become more agile so that they can adapt more easily to changing circumstances....
Extreme situations in warehouses require new solutions. Warehouse best practices have changed over the past decade. We look at a case from Wasco's DC in Apeldoorn....
IKEA and Amazon are two extremes in their software approaches. IKEA embraces standardization and relies on off-the-shelf software, while Amazon focuses on innovation and builds its own software. This choice raises an important question. Which approach is most suitable for your company: Make or buy?...
I visited the Amazon fulfilment center, found a well-oiled machine with some unorthodox elements and learned some interesting lessons....