6. March 2018
Opportunity costs in logistics
Opportunity costs, also known as alternative costs or foregone costs, express a foregone benefit in costs on the basis of decisions that have a negative impact and enable an approximately accurate cost calculation. The degree of utilization always…
29. May 2017
Exoskeletons in logistics and production
Exoskeletons, also known as outer skeletons or support robots, are support structures worn on the body, which reduce the load on the body and reduce the risk of injury by means of (electro-)mechanical support. Exoskeletons are still at an early…
18. January 2016
Function and advantages of the ant algorithm
The Ant Algorithm, also often called Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) in the literature, is an algorithm for the approximate solution of complex optimization problems. This method of combinatorial optimization, also known as metaheuristics, is based on…
17. April 2015
Lean Production
Lean Production describes a method with the goal to react quickly to outside influences on production systems. This is a concept that affects the efficiency increase of all company activities within a value chain. This includes, for example, the…
11. March 2014
VDI 3601 – Warehouse Management Systems
In Guideline 3601 - "Warehouse Management Systems", the Association of German Engineers (VDI) describes which requirements a Warehouse Management System (WMS) should fulfill. The VDI thus answers a question that has been around for years: When are…
6. March 2018
Opportunity costs in logistics
Opportunity costs, also known as alternative costs or foregone costs, express a foregone benefit in…
29. May 2017
Exoskeletons in logistics and production
Exoskeletons, also known as outer skeletons or support robots, are support structures worn on the…
18. January 2016
Function and advantages of the ant algorithm
The Ant Algorithm, also often called Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) in the literature, is an…
17. April 2015
Lean Production
Lean Production describes a method with the goal to react quickly to outside influences on…
11. March 2014
VDI 3601 – Warehouse Management Systems
In Guideline 3601 - "Warehouse Management Systems", the Association of German Engineers (VDI)…