Jones International Logistics Blogs

What is Warehouse Automation All About? Warehouse automation involves employing technology to minimise human labour in storage, inventory, and distribution. Kinetically powered by fewer and fewer robots, from the...

The Basics of Smarter Inventory Management Inventory management involves so much more than storing products; it ensures the smooth flow of stock, maintaining costs, and customers getting what they...

What is Dead Freight? Dead freight is a situation where a charterer has booked shipping space but does not occupy it to full capacity, resulting in empty space which...

Defining a Dark Store A dark store is a dedicated retail store that is off-limits to customers and is intended only to fulfil online orders as quickly as possible....

What Is a Smart Warehouse? A smart warehouse is a warehouse equipped with sophisticated digital systems, robotics, and data analytics that optimise warehouse operations. The modern warehouse definition focuses...

What is First Mile Delivery? First-mile delivery is the initial stage of transporting goods from a manufacturer or supplier to the nearest supply chain stage, typically a warehouse or...