Chapter 5 Flashcards
(41 cards)
represent the standard in loading dock design,
aligning perfectly with the building to create a smooth transition from truck to warehouse.
This design simplicity facilitates straightforward loading and unloading processes, minimizing the risk of damage to goods and equipment.
_________ are versatile, accommodating a
wide range of vehicles and cargo
types, making them ideal for
businesses with diverse logistical
needs.
Flush loading docks
offer a fully sheltered loading and unloading environment, integrating the dock
inside the building.
This design provides superior protection against adverse weather conditions and enhances security
for high-value goods.
__________ are particularly beneficial for
operations sensitive to
temperature and those requiring
an additional layer of security for
their logistics.
Enclosed docks
characterized by their angled docking bays, are ingeniously designed to maximize space efficiency and improve vehicle maneuverability.
This configuration allows trucks
to back into docks at an angle,
reducing the required turnaround space and enabling easier navigation for drivers.
_________ are especially useful for
facilities with limited space or
those needing to manage a high
volume of incoming and
outgoing shipments
simultaneously.
Sawtooth docks
have a slope that lets trucks line up with the dock easily, even on hills or uneven ground. This setup is great for places where flat docks don’t work well. It helps make loading and unloading safer and quicker,
and it’s good for any business
dealing with trucks of different
sizes.
Declining loading docks
are unenclosed platforms that extend from the warehouse, offering direct access for trucks without the barrier of a building wall or door.
are exposed to the outside, making them easily accessible for staff but vulnerable
to the elements and theft. While
their openness provides flexibility, it requires strategic planning to ensure goods are protected.
Open loading docks
also referred to as “drive-through docks”, are characterized by their unique design, allowing vehicles to drive directly into the warehouse or facility for loading and unloading operations. They feature openings on both ends, enabling vehicles to enter from one side and exit from the other
Drive-in docks
is an act of storing and assorting the finished goods to create maximum time utility at minimum cost”.
Warehousing and storage
involves proper management for preserving goods from the
time of their production or purchase till actual use.
Storage
is the activity of storing products at warehouses and logistics
centers. Its role is to provide a steady supply of goods to the market to fill the temporal gap between producers and consumers.
Storage
refers to the process of
storing goods in a secure facility to facilitate the smooth flow of
products from production to consumption, acting as a crucial link between suppliers and customers.
warehousing
When storage is done on a large scale and in a specified manner, it is called ______
warehousing
It offers appropriate
facilities to the enterprises for storing their goods when they aren’t called for a sale. This helps prevent wastage of stock and ensure its protection
and safety.
Storage
encompasses the processes and decision-making involved in the daily operations of a warehouse, focusing on efficient handling and storage of goods, from receiving to shipping.
Warehouse management
This involves receiving incoming goods, verifying the shipment against the order, and placing the goods in designated storage locations within the warehouse.
Receiving and Putaway
This process involves selecting the specific products needed to fulfill customer orders, gathering them from their storage locations, and packing them for shipment.
Picking and Packing
Warehouses coordinate the outbound transportation of
goods to customers, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
Shipping
This crucial function involves tracking stock levels, preventing overstocking or stockouts, and maintaining accurate records of all goods in the warehouse.
Inventory Management
Warehouses play a vital role in fulfilling orders by managing the entire process from receiving the order to dispatching the
goods to the customer.
Order Fulfillment
Some warehouses offer additional services like labeling, kitting, assembly, and quality control to enhance the value
and readiness of products.
Value-Added Services
Warehousing plays a key role in supporting the overall supply chain by ensuring the efficient flow of goods from
producers to consumers.
Supply Chain Support
Warehouses are designed to protect goods from theft, damage, and environmental factors, ensuring the integrity of
stored items.
Security and Protection
Warehouses often handle the
coordination of inbound and outbound transportation, optimizing logistics for cost-effective distribution.
Transportation Coordination
Warehousing can help balance supply and demand by maintaining a buffer stock to handle market fluctuations and prevent shortages or surpluses.
Demand Stabilization
They are owned and
operated by third-party companies and are suitable for small and medium-sized businesses that don’t have the opportunity to invest in
their own warehouse but have storage needs nonetheless.
Public warehouses
