Richards, Gwynne.
Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse / Gwynne Richards. - Second edition. - xvi, 427 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-410) and index.
Introduction -- The role of the warehouse -- Role of the warehouse manager -- Warehouse processed: receiving and put-away -- Warehouse processes: pick preparation -- Picking strategies and equipment -- Order-picking methods -- Warehouse processes from replenishment to desptach and beyond -- Warehouse management systems -- Warehouse layout -- Storage and handling equipment -- Resourcing a warehouse -- Warehouse costs -- Performance management -- Outsourcing -- Health and safety -- The warehouse and the environment -- The warehouse of the future.
Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. 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. Richards covers everything from the latest technological advances to current environmental issues, providing a valuable resource for warehouse managers, logistics professionals, operations managers and students of logistics.
9780749469344 074946934X
2013050663
016682989 Uk
Warehouses--Management.
Business logistics.
Materials management.
Business logistics.
Materials management.
Warehouses--Management.
Magazijnbeheer.
HF5485 / .R53 2014
658.7/85
Warehouse management : a complete guide to improving efficiency and minimizing costs in the modern warehouse / Gwynne Richards. - Second edition. - xvi, 427 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-410) and index.
Introduction -- The role of the warehouse -- Role of the warehouse manager -- Warehouse processed: receiving and put-away -- Warehouse processes: pick preparation -- Picking strategies and equipment -- Order-picking methods -- Warehouse processes from replenishment to desptach and beyond -- Warehouse management systems -- Warehouse layout -- Storage and handling equipment -- Resourcing a warehouse -- Warehouse costs -- Performance management -- Outsourcing -- Health and safety -- The warehouse and the environment -- The warehouse of the future.
Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. 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. Richards covers everything from the latest technological advances to current environmental issues, providing a valuable resource for warehouse managers, logistics professionals, operations managers and students of logistics.
9780749469344 074946934X
2013050663
016682989 Uk
Warehouses--Management.
Business logistics.
Materials management.
Business logistics.
Materials management.
Warehouses--Management.
Magazijnbeheer.
HF5485 / .R53 2014
658.7/85