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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
involves proper management for preserving goods from the time of their production or purchase till actual use.
STORAGE
In supply chain management, ___ 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
These facilities offer warehousing and logistics services to various businesses. 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
This is the most common warehousing solution. It is a warehouse owned and operated by the company that uses it.
Private warehouse
These warehouses usually have a high turnover rate. Goods are stored there for a short period of time. That’s why efficiency is very important for distribution centers. They can be both private and public. E.g.J &T, Shopee Express
Distribution centers
These are flexible warehousing solutions that both individuals and companies can hire. They are
usually used for short-term storage.
On-demand warehouses
A ___ is a facility that stores imported goods under the supervision of customs authorities. This type of warehouse allows businesses to temporarily store goods without immediately paying the required customs duties and taxes until the products are released.
Bonded Warehouses
A ___ is a facility that handles the process of moving goods from the
customer back to the distributor due to product returns, recalls, or
repairs
Reverse Logistics Warehouses
As their names suggest, these facilities offer temperatures that are suitable for perishable foods or for other goods that require special conditions such as electronics or artwork
Cold storage and climate-controlled warehouses
A ___, also known as a hazardous materials warehouse, is a facility that safely stores and manages hazardous materials or dangerous goods.
Hazmat Warehouses.
IMPORTANCE OF WAREHOUSING
- IMPROVED INVENTORY MANAGEMENT
- OPTIMAL PRODUCT SAFETY
- EFFICIENT ORDER FULFILLMENT PROCESS
- FASTER SHIPPING
- BETTER CUSTOMER SERVICE
- DELEGATE TASKS
TYPES OF LOADING DOCKS USED IN WAREHOUSES FOR FASTER SHIPPING
- flush docks
- enclosed docks
- depressed and declining loading docs
- sawtooth docks
- open loading docks
- drive-in docks
