Excellence In Warehouse Management

Stuart Emmett

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In Circulation

Warehouses are often seen as a necessary evil: places that stop the flow of goods and thus increase costs without adding value. But the truth is that they have a critical part to play in supply chain management, and warehouse managers should be centrally involved in the strategic aspects of any business. Excellence in Warehouse Management covers everything you need to know to manage warehouse operations as part of a streamlined and holistic system, fine-tuned to serve the customer and drive the bottom-line. With thinking points, self-assessment exercises and case studies Stuart Emmett challenges you to consider your own operations in a new way, and plot a course into the future.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Inventory Management: The book likely covers effective inventory management techniques, including inventory tracking, stock rotation, and minimizing overstock or stockouts.

  2. Warehouse Layout and Design: Discusses warehouse layout optimization for efficient storage, picking, and packing processes, considering factors like space utilization and flow.

  3. Technology Integration: Emphasizes the role of technology such as Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RFID, automation, and data analytics in improving warehouse operations.

  4. Order Fulfillment and Accuracy: Focuses on strategies to enhance order accuracy, picking efficiency, and fulfillment speed to meet customer demands.

  5. Lean Principles and Efficiency: Introduces lean principles to eliminate waste, improve workflows, and increase overall efficiency in warehouse operations.

  6. Safety and Compliance: Highlights the importance of safety measures, compliance with regulations, and best practices to ensure a secure working environment.

  7. Employee Training and Management: Discusses the significance of proper training programs, employee engagement, and performance management to maximize workforce productivity.

  8. Supplier and Customer Collaboration: Explores ways to collaborate with suppliers and customers to streamline processes, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.

  9. Continuous Improvement: Encourages a culture of continuous improvement by implementing feedback mechanisms and regularly evaluating and refining warehouse processes.

  10. Performance Metrics: Introduces key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure warehouse performance, enabling data-driven decision-making and identifying areas for improvement.

Language English
ISBN-10 0-470-01531-4
ISBN-13 9780470015315
No of pages 298
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher John Wiley & Sons
Published Date 20 May 2005

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Author : Stuart Emmett

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