For different needs, different types of warehouse… have you thought about the importance of each warehouse structure for the efficiency and productivity of the logistics operations? What criteria should you take into account when choosing the best warehousing solution?
In today’s publication, we look at a number of criteria that affect how space is optimized, how cargo flow and how stock is managed.
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Layout and Available Space – It is necessary to find a space that facilitates receiving, conferencing and storage, depending on the type of product, size, volume and care required.
Location and Access – Should be strategic, providing quick and easy access to major highways, ports and airports. Avoid places close to roads that are often congested and poorly signposted. These increase fuel consumption, accident rates and wasted time.
Area and Amplitude – To avoid excessive costs and to facilitate logistics management, the warehouse area should contain the volume of goods that your company normally handles, i.e. an appropriate size.
Equipments – What resources are available? A new project does not start with an empty space. Racks, stackers, pallet trucks, forklifts… should be taken into account, as this equipment will have an impact on the response time.
Technology – What is the warehouse management system (WMS) in use? Is it possible to integrate order processing and supply chain management at the same time? Implementing the right technology is essential to keep warehouses and processes running.
Processes – Warehousing is a strategic pillar of the supply chain, so it depends directly on the various stages it comprises (namely transport). A good connection between the different stages makes it possible to offer a better experience at the end.
Sources:
Cyzerg. (2022). Choosing a Warehouse Location: 7 Critical Criteria to Consider. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://articles.cyzerg.com/choosing-a-warehouse-location-7-critical-criteria-to-consider
DC Logistics Brasil. (s.d.). Tipos de armazenagem: descubra qual é a mais adequada para sua empresa!. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://dclogisticsbrasil.com/tipos-de-armazenagem-descubra-qual-e-a-mais-adequada-para-sua-empresa/
iThink Logistics. (2020). Factors To Consider While Selecting A Warehouse. Consultado a 03 de janeiro de 2024, em: https://www.ithinklogistics.com/blog/factors-to-consider-while-selecting-a-warehouse/
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