Includes bibliographical references and index.

The role of the warehouse
Role of the warehouse manager
Warehouse processes: receiving and put-away
Warehouse processes: pick preparation
Picking strategies and equipment
Order-picking methods
Warehouse processes from replenishment to despatch 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
Glossary
Index.

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.

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