UNIT III Warehouse Operations and structure.pptx

UNIT III Warehouse Operations and structure.pptx

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  UNIT III Warehouse Structureand Operations Dr D SUGANYA Assistant Professor Department of MBA Sri Ramakrishna College of Arts & Science
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  Introduction to Warehousing •• Warehouse stores, manages, and distributes goods. • • Ensures availability and smooth flow of products. • • Example: E commerce warehouses ship thousands ‑ of orders daily.
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  Warehouse Structure –Overview • Warehouses typically include: • • Receiving Area • • Storage Area • • Picking Zone • • Packing Area • • Dispatch Area • • Administration/Control Room
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  Receiving Area • •Goods enter the warehouse here. • • Activities: unloading, inspection, quality check. • • Example: Workers scan items to update inventory.
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  Storage Area • •Main space for storing goods on shelves, racks or pallets. • • Types: Bulk storage, rack storage, cold storage. • • Example: Food items stored in temperature controlled rooms. ‑
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  Picking Area • •Area where items are collected for customer orders. • • Methods: zone picking, batch picking, manual picking. • • Example: Worker picks items using barcode scanner guidance.
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  Packing Area • •Items are checked, packed and labeled for shipping. • • Ensures safety and accuracy of shipment. • • Example: Fragile products packed with bubble wrap.
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  Dispatch Area • •Final point where packed items leave the warehouse. • • Activities: truck loading, route scheduling, shipment updates. • • Example: System records 'Order #501 dispatched at 4 PM'.
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  Warehouse Structure Image •Simple diagram showing major warehouse sections.
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  Conclusion • • Goodwarehouse structure improves efficiency. • • Smooth operations reduce cost and errors. • • Well organized warehouses ensure faster deliveries ‑ and higher customer satisfaction.