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Warehousing

This week you will learn about Warehouse Management. Specifically, warehouse operations including location, ownership, and layout.

OWNERSHIP

LOCATION

LAYOUT

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Warehouse Layout

Once you've determined the locations and ownership models for your warehouses, you'll focus on warehouse layout.

• Warehouse layout involves designing a floor plan that optimizes the movement of goods within your facility.
• A well-designed layout facilitates smooth flow of goods in, around, and out of the warehouse, while a poor layout can lead to bottlenecks and safety hazards.
• We'll explore key factors influencing warehouse design and layout, with a focus on ensuring appropriate layout for your operations.

Ownership

Warehouse Ownership

• We will explore the ownership of warehouses, considering models such as public, contract, lease, and private ownership.
• Each ownership model offers distinct advantages and disadvantages.
• Your task is to evaluate and determine which ownership model aligns best with your organization's requirements.

Warehouse Placement

In past assignments, you focused on optimal shipping methods for product transportation across regions, emphasizing time and cost. However, we didn't cover warehouse placement, a crucial aspect of national or international distribution strategies.

• Companies with national or international distribution strategies often have warehouses in multiple locations.
• Warehouse locations are chosen based on their benefits to the overall distribution chain.
• We will explore factors that contribute to creating a successful warehouse placement strategy.