商品簡介
Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. 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. As well as exploring how to increase warehouse productivity and cost reduction it also includes the latest technological advances being applied to warehouses, as well as information on recent Health and Safety legislation. Other crucial topics covered include; people management, risk, warehouse design and how to operate a third party warehouse. The book is backed up with numerous case studies which demonstrate how to apply new technology, minimize spending, and create efficient, stream-lined operations. It is an invaluable resource for warehouse managers, logistics professionals, and students of logistics.
作者簡介
Gwynne Richards has over 25 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics. He runs courses on warehouse management for professional organizations in the UK and lectures at the University of Warwick and the University of Aston.