Logistic is a fundamental part of bussiness, and beside de continuous improvements in technology to reduce the use of spaces, the companies still areas to recive, organize and dispatch their products; so the challenge is how these spaces called warehouse are going to be aligned with the constant changes that are required for them. This book presents the principal concepts that explain the functioning of wearehouse, giving the reader differents tool to manage them correctly and to look for the improvement that nowadays business is requiring.
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Contents
Introduction
Chapter 1
Basic Concepts of Warehousing
Introduction
History
Warehouse Role in the Supply Chain
Modern Concept of Warehousing
Warehouse view as a distribution center
Types of Warehousing
Warehouse Capacity
Summary
Case Chapter One
Glossary
References
Chapter 2
Warehouse Equipment and Cost
Introduction
Storage and Handling Equipment
Cost General Concepts
Warehouse Cost
Storage Unit Cost
Handling Cost
Summary
Glossary
References
Chapter 3
Warehouse Organization and Design
Introduction
Warehouse Location
Warehouse Design/Layout And Zones
Storage Space Calculation
Summary
Case Chapter 3
Glossary
References
Chapter 4
Productivity and Warehouse Management
Introduction
Warehouse Personnel
Productivity And Yields
Performance Management
Warehouse view as a distribution center
Summary
Case Chapter 4
Glossary
References
Chapter 5
Stock Management Introduction
Definition And Types
Replenishment
Control Stock Management Methods
Stock Management And Benefits
Summary
Case Chapter 5
Glossary
References
Sobre el autor
Anamelissa Montenegro Cordero
Professional in International Business and Master in Integral Logistics. She has extensive experience in the Business Process Outsourcing sector. She is currently a professor of Marketing and International Business at Universidad del Norte.
Andrés Castellanos Ramírez
Economist and specialist in International Economic Development. Specialist in Port Management. Master in Business Administration. Professor and lecturer in the areas of economics, foreign trade, international physical distribution of goods, international economic development, port management, international trade logistics and transshipment terminals at Universidad del Norte. He has served as advisor and consultant in logistics and foreign trade issues in important Colombian companies.