F2 Flashcards
(13 cards)
OVERVIEW OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONAL PROCESS
RECEIVING > PUT AWAY > STORAGE > PICKING > PACKING > SHIPPING
REASON FOR WAREHOUSE
•To support the company’s customer policy.
•To maintain a source of supply without interruptions.
•To achieve transportation economies.
•To support changing market conditions and sudden changes in
demand.
•To support any JIT programs.
•To provide customers with the right mix of products at all times and
all locations.
•To ensure the least logistics cost for a desired level of customer
service.
FACTORS FOR IDEAL WAREHOUSING
- Location
- Layout
- Technology
- Security
- Space and infrastructure
- Availability of mechanical appliances to load and unload goods
- Scalability and Flexibility:
- Cost-Effectiveness
refers to both the physical structure of
your warehouse and the many components within it.
warehouse layout
also ensures workers have
enough space to operate at maximum capacity, leading to
a smoother inventory flow with less wasted time.
Proper warehouse layout
PRINCIPLES FOR WAREHOUSE DESIGN AND OPERATION
- Minimize Touches Goods
- One-way Flow
- Stock in the Right Place( Triadic)
- The Right Amount of Stock
- Efficient Labor
- Bench Marking
- Select the Right Material
Handling System - Know Your Data
- Warehouse Management
Software - Consult Widely
the most popular due to their
simplicity and ease of replication.
U-shaped warehouse flows
most
often chosen by enterprise businesses that
have larger warehouses.
I-shaped warehouse flow
offers a clear “in and out” view of
product workflow for these bigger
companies producing higher volumes.
I-shaped
design
the receiving and unloading areas
are on one side of the warehouse,
and the shipping and picking
areas are on an adjacent side,
creating a 90-degree angle. The
remaining space is then
designated for storage purposes.
For “L-shaped warehouse flow
basically a model where all inventory
is stored in a single, primary location
Centralized warehousing
Many large-scale businesses opt for this as they allow for streamlined control and lower
operational costs.
Centralized warehousing
involves maintaining multiple
warehouses in strategic locations. This approach allows inventory to
be spread and stored closer to different customer bases. This can
improve delivery times and increase customer satisfaction.
Decentralized warehousing
