Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse, 2nd edition
- 6h 16m
- Gwynne Richards
- Kogan Page
- 2014
Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. However, due to the complexities of warehouse operations they can often be one of the most costly parts of the supply chain. Their efficient management is therefore critical for minimizing cost and contributing to an effective and efficient supply chain.
Warehouse Management provides a complete guide to best practice in warehouse operations. Covering everything from the latest technological advances to current environmental issues, this book provides a valuable companion to the modern warehouse. The text considers the many aspects of warehouse management, including cost reduction, productivity, people management, performance management, outsourcing, resourcing and costing a warehouse, the role of the warehouse and its manager, equipment, storage systems and health and safety.
Backed up with numerous case studies that demonstrate how to apply new technology, minimize spending, and create efficient, stream-lined operations, this book is an invaluable resource for warehouse managers, logistics professionals, operations managers and students of logistics. This updated edition delves deeper into some of the key concepts and includes new case studies and short descriptions for each section of the book.
In this Book
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The Role of the Warehouse
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Role of the Warehouse Manager
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Warehouse Processes: Receiving and Put-Away
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Warehouse Processes: Pick Preparation
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Picking Strategies and Equipment
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Order-Picking Methods
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Warehouse Processes from Replenishment to Despatch and Beyond
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Warehouse Management Systems
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Warehouse Layout
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Storage and Handling Equipment
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Resourcing a Warehouse
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Warehouse Costs
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Performance Management
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Outsourcing
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Health and Safety
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The Warehouse and the Environment
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The Warehouse of the Future
