Le blog de la robotisation logistique à l'ère de la Supply Chain 4.0

Supply chain and logistics are two terms that can easily be mixed up. Although they’re inter-related concepts, however, they’re quite distinct activities and serve different purposes. In this article we’ll examine what each of these terms means, and what the differences are between “logistics” and “supply chain”.

Successful logistics is the result of a combination of factors: customer satisfaction, employee management and increased efficiency through optimization of existing processes. In an ever-changing world, the industry is now faced with new challenges: it has to get on top of environmental issues, and anticipate future development and innovations.

At a time when consumption patterns and consumer demands are changing, picking is a crucial step in the preparation of retail orders. But it’s also one of the most time-consuming and costly of all logistical operations. For pickers, who spend more than 70% of their time on the move (covering between 10 and 15 km per day), it’s arduous work that involves a lot of walking around.

Logistics is at the heart of the economic and commercial challenges facing today’s businesses. A fully optimized and correctly managed logistics warehouse ensures you offer the highest quality of service for greater customer satisfaction. Logistics, therefore, are decisive factor for the competitiveness of your enterprise. In this article you’ll find out everything you need to know about warehouses, what they’re used for, and what benefits they bring.