Reverse logistics covers all the processes and activities involved in managing, inspecting, and processing goods shipped from the point of consumption (or sale) to the warehouse. I...

Cold-chain logistics is a feature of many sectors and industries, especially pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, food, chemicals, and medical laboratories, all of which require goods to...

In logistics warehouses, automated picking helps optimize and accelerate the order preparation process. Robots and mechanized systems pick items automatically, boosting productivit...

Order picking is a critical activity in logistics warehouses—and, for that matter, in retail outlets. It can help to boost productivity, reduce or optimize operators’ movements...

For most logistics professionals, innovation is a key priority, whether it’s for making life easier for operators, simplifying logistics tasks, making warehouses safer places to ...

e-commerce is doing well. Providing customers’ demands in terms of quality of service, delivery times and charges are properly met. For logistics professionals, the organizationa...

In the past, stores were envisioned merely as places for advising customers and converting sales. Those days are long gone. Now, stores have to offer an extended suite of services,...

Almost all retailers offer a return service for items purchased online, and many use the option as a selling point. Although the service is popular with consumers, it can be a real...

Which technologies will be heavily integrated into warehouses in the future? Some trends are already taking shape such as robotization, automation, artificial intelligence and conn...