F1 Flashcards
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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
activity of storing products at warehouses and logistics
centers.
STORAGE
Its role is to provide a steady supply of goods to the market to
fill the temporal gap between producers and consumers.
STORAGE
It also plays an
important role in maintaining quality at warehouses and logistics centers
and the value of products.
STORAGE
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 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
It includes activities like inventory control, order fulfillment, and
warehouse organization, aiming to optimize space utilization,
minimize costs, and ensure smooth supply chain operations.
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
The primary function of a warehouse
STORAGE
It offers appropriate facilities to the enterprises for storing their goods when they aren’t called for a sale.
STORAGE
This helps prevent wastage of stock and ensure its protection and safety. Such goods may be held from the time of their production or purchase till their use or consumption.
STORAGE
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
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
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
IMPORTANCE OF WAREHOUSING
- IMPROVED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- OPTIMAL PRODUCT SAFETY
- EFFICIENT ORDER FULFILLMENT PROCESS
4 FASTER SHIPPING - BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DELEGATE TASKS
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