Unit 7 - Warehousing and storage

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Example

warehousing

Warehousing facilities are essential for efficient logistics

storage space

We need to rent additional storage space for seasonal inventory

warehouse management

Warehouse management involves overseeing inventory and shipments

inventory management

Effective inventory management reduces stockouts and overstocking

stock

The stock in the warehouse must be checked every week

stock control

Stock control is crucial to prevent loss and ensure availability

palletizing

Palletizing makes the transportation and storage of goods easier

shelving system

The shelving system is designed to maximize vertical storage

storage capacity

The storage capacity of this warehouse is 10,000 cubic meters

high-bay storage

High-bay storage allows goods to be stored in tall racks for efficiency

racking system

The racking system helps organize inventory by type and size

inventory turnover

A high inventory turnover rate indicates efficient stock usage

stock rotation

Stock rotation ensures that older items are sold before newer ones

receiving area

The receiving area should be organized for quick unloading

dispatch area

The dispatch area must be clear for timely shipments

bulk storage

Bulk storage is used for large quantities of raw materials

temperature-controlled storage

Temperature-controlled storage is required for perishable goods

automated storage system

The automated storage system increases efficiency and accuracy

stocktaking

Stocktaking should be done regularly to ensure the accuracy of records

goods receipt

Goods receipt is verified upon arrival to ensure correct delivery

storage cost

Storage costs vary depending on the size and location of the warehouse

cross-docking

Cross-docking minimizes storage time by moving goods directly from receiving to shipping

warehouse layout

The warehouse layout needs to be optimized for better flow and efficiency

picking

Picking involves selecting the correct items for shipment from the warehouse

packing

Packing is done to protect the products during storage and transit

warehouse worker

The warehouse worker is responsible for organizing and managing stock

fulfillment center

The fulfillment center handles the picking, packing, and shipping of orders

stock availability

Stock availability is checked daily to ensure products are in stock

FIFO (first in, first out)

FIFO is used to ensure that older items are sold first

LIFO (last in, first out)

LIFO is a method where the most recent items are used first

lead time

The lead time for storage and delivery is usually 3–5 business days

storage facility

The storage facility must meet safety standards for hazardous materials

stock keeping unit (SKU)

Each product is identified by a unique stock keeping unit

replenishment

Replenishment occurs when stock levels fall below the minimum threshold

overhead storage

Overhead storage maximizes space by utilizing ceiling height

order picking system

The order picking system helps to ensure that the correct products are selected

repackaging

Repackaging may be required to meet customer specifications

warehouse receipt

The warehouse receipt confirms the arrival and storage of goods

shelf life

The shelf life of products must be monitored in a warehouse setting

storage inventory

Storage inventory must be checked periodically for discrepancies

storage bin

Each product is stored in a separate storage bin for better organization

consolidation

Consolidation of shipments reduces transportation costs

hazardous materials storage

Hazardous materials storage requires special handling and safety protocols

bulk storage area

Bulk storage areas are used for raw materials before processing

dispatch operation

The dispatch operation involves preparing goods for shipment

safety regulations

Safety regulations must be followed to ensure a secure working environment

warehouse inventory system

A warehouse inventory system tracks all goods stored in the facility

stock level

The stock level should be monitored to prevent stockouts

loading dock

The loading dock is where goods are loaded onto trucks for delivery

returnable goods

Returnable goods must be checked for damages before being stored

bulk inventory

Bulk inventory is typically stored on pallets or in containers

transfer of goods

Transfer of goods between warehouses requires proper documentation