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What is a logistics chain?

Every package in a company follows its own path – from the manufacturer, through the warehouse and transport, all the way to the customer. This path is what we call the logistics chain. It is a system that connects people, processes, and technologies to ensure that goods arrive on time, in the right quantity and quality.
An efficient logistics chain brings more benefits than might seem at first glance. It reduces costs while simultaneously improving employee safety and supporting business growth. In this article, we explain how to streamline the logistics chain within your own facility so that your company can perform at its best.

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Warehouse conveyors – types. Which one fits your warehouse?

Did you know that warehouse automation rarely starts with the most spectacular changes? Very often, development begins with the basics – the way goods move between zones. If the flow is not smooth, even the most advanced technologies will not deliver results. That is why it is worth paying attention to warehouse conveyors, as they are one of the foundations of modern intralogistics.
What types of warehouse conveyors are there? Which ones will work best in your facility? What should you consider when choosing them? We answer these questions in this article!

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Warehouse stacker cranes – types and how to choose the right one

Did you know that the history of warehouse stacker cranes dates back to the 1970s? Early pallet systems with simple controllers made it possible to store goods at heights of 10–15 m. In the 1980s and 1990s, more advanced stacker cranes and WMS systems appeared, enabling the handling of loads up to 25 m. After 2000, full integration with ERP and WCS systems became standard, allowing specialists to manage goods flow in real time. Today, stacker cranes are an integral part of intelligent, high-throughput warehouses. So what types of warehouse stacker cranes are there, and when is it worth implementing them?

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Internal transport in a warehouse - 7 ways to improve it effectively

A few weeks ago, a client from the e-commerce sector contacted us. The company was struggling with downtime and delays in the warehouse. Goods were constantly reaching their destination late, and employees were wasting time searching for pallets and containers, not to mention dissatisfied customers. We identified the problem: inadequate internal transport.

We proposed comprehensive solutions: shuttle systems for automatic movement of goods, warehouse lifts and pallet stacker cranes for vertical transport, and several other options. The conclusion? Sometimes even one small change is enough to significantly improve internal transport in a warehouse. In this article, however, we present as many as seven ways to reduce losses and enjoy an optimized warehouse.

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