Do Drones have a Future in Warehouses? The logistics and supply chain industries are undergoing a technological transformation, with warehouses at the forefront of this change. There is much talk about usage of drones in warehouse operations. While there are several use cases that can be imagined for solving using drones, the challenges and limitations …
With Quick commerce, customers are now getting conditioned to blazing fast deliveries. How orders are processed in a warehouse or fulfillment center can be a make or break decision in this regard. Two key approaches that warehouses rely on are batch processing and order streaming—each offering unique advantages and challenges. But which one is right …
As humans, we’re natural space conquerors. Give us a new house, and within weeks, the spare room is a “gym/office/storage/guest bedroom.” Move to a bigger house? Suddenly, you “need” that second sofa and a life-size beanbag chair shaped like a panda. It’s the same story with warehousing, but the consequences go beyond just awkward home …
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Order processing is a crucial part of how companies fulfill customer demands. However, the way companies process orders can vary significantly depending on whether they handle business-to-business (B2B) orders or business-to-consumer (B2C) orders. Two common methods of order processing are batch processing and order streaming. While batch processing is more common in B2B warehousing, order streaming has become …
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Determining safety stock, reorder point (ROP), and reorder quantity (often referred to as economic order quantity or EOQ) is crucial for effective inventory management across industries. However, the best practices for calculating these metrics can vary significantly depending on the industry, demand patterns, lead times, and other operational factors. 1. Safety Stock Safety stock is …
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India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution is gaining momentum, fueled by government ambitions and rising environmental concerns.
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Why Does ESG Matters in Supply Chain Management? In recent years, the importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations in supply chain management has become increasingly evident. According to a Survey by EY, A majority (80%) of senior supply chain executives are increasing their emphasis on environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Additionally, a …
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What Do End Customers Pay for Warehousing? When you buy a product, you might not think about the journey it took to get to you. The process behind delivering that product to your doorstep involves a complex web of logistics and operations. From the moment a product is manufactured, it enters a supply chain that …
