WAREHOUSE PROCESSES

20th July 2019

SO - Agenda

Warehouse Processes
Session Objectives:

1. Understand various processes of

Warehousing

2. Evaluate the importance of each Picking Process

processes

3. Study the factors that affect

performance

Factors affecting Performance

Warehouse Processes

PUT AWAY STORAGE

RECEIVING
1. Identify Product 1. Move Product
1. Schedule Carrier
2. Break packs, Sorting 2. Equipment
2. Unload Vehicle
3. Identify storage 3. Stock Location:
3. Inspect for damage
location Popularity, Unit size /
4. Compare to PO
4. Update records cube

Warehouse Process

SHIPPING
SHIPPING PREP ORDER PICKING
1. Schedule carrier
1. Packaging 1. Information
2. Load vehicle
2. Labeling 2. Walk/drive/Auto Pick
3. Bill of Lading
3. Staging 3. Picking list
4. Record update
Factors affecting Performance - Receiving
 Coordinating packing to the warehouse’s need
 Size / Type of packing – Cartons, Cases, Cube dimensions

 Coordinating the means of delivery with the warehouse’s abilities

 Pallets – for forklifts
 Chains / locking mechanism – for cranes

 Ensuring delivery is efficient and safe

 Labelling goods in an easy-to-read way

 Human readable
 Barcode scanners

 Reviewing Orders / Pre-shipment notification

Factors affecting Performance – Storage Locations
 Clearly marked storage locations

 Using the right equipment for the job

 Storing as per FIFO (First in – First Out) or FEFO ( First expiry – First Out)

 Storage Plan based on:

 Product velocity
 Weight / Volume
 Special storage needs

 Real time updates in the warehouse management systems

Picking Process
Two types of systems
 Picker to part system (picker moves to the pick location)
 Part to picker system (pick location is brought to picker)

Order Increments – SKU (Each) / Case / Pallet

Routing Strategy
 Picking Route pattern – defined through Pick lists or Pick Report

 Picking Structure
 Discrete order picking – Order specific only
 Batch Picking – Multiple orders picked in one go
 Zone Picking – Multiple pickers in multiple areas at the same time performing
Discrete or Batch picking
Factors affecting Performance - Picking

 Use a picking route that minimizes travel time and backtracking

 Point of pick-up – system updates

 SKUs clearly labelled in human readable format

 Aisles clear of clutter that can slow transit or create hazards

 Eliminate paper work for picker

Factors affecting Performance - Dispatch

 Managing third party shippers

 Coordinating traffic at loading bays

 Loading efficiently and safely

 Completing all required documentation

 Real time system updates

THANK YOU!!
Mayuresh Unde