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This area covers the receipt of goods, quality control and, where required due to the nature of the product or goods, the adaptation of unit loads.
The reception area must be adjacent to the unloading docks, and of an appropriate size to manage all goods that could arrive in the warehouse during a normal working day. If possible, there should be an additional area large enough to deal with any possible unscheduled increases in goods received.
If it is necessary to adapt received unit loads, the surface area must be increased and the resources required to carry out this task must be made available. This includes having the necessary personnel, suitable working benches and tools, reserving part of the storage space for empty packages and having a system to remove the original packaging.
Receiving is one of the most important processes in warehousing. It involves a lot of activity, and any disruption in this step can have an impact throughout the entire operation. First, the goods received are checked with the supplier’s packing document.
Putaway is the process of moving the goods from the receiving area to the place where they will be stored. This process involves calculating the resource and space requirements for each item. Goods that are similar to each other are usually stored together so that they can be located and distributed easily.
Packing consists of combining all the items in a sales order together and getting it ready for shipment. This process involves packing the items in a suitable container, weighing the packed order, printing relevant labels, and selecting the right courier service to complete your delivery.
Shipping is the process of dispatching your orders to their respective customers. The shipped goods are packed early to avoid cluttering in the staging areas which will lead to late deliveries and confusion. The process is aligned with the carrier pick up times.
Warehousing a complex activity where each steps should be handled efficiently in accordance with your organization. A good work-flow implementation for your warehousing process ensures a smooth logistical process and will contribute positively to your business.
The exact warehousing process depends on the magnitude of the warehouse operation, the type of warehouse and storage, the company culture, the temperature of the products, any applicable legislative requirements, and the volume of goods moving through the facility. However, every warehousing operation has 5 key processes in common.