Storage and Warehousing techniques

Quiz#2
Syed Muhammad Farrukh Azeem
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Case Study 1

Answer 1:
Warehouse Management System (WMS)
Dalda foods should implement warehouse management system (WMS) in
order to improve Warehouse efficiency. Because of large sales and
distribution network they lack in management in handling of warehouse and
distribution operations. Warehouse Management System (WMS) is essential to
improving the efficiency of a company's warehouse operations and productivity.

Use of Technology :

RFID technology
Voice picking applications
Barcode devices

Above three technologies will help in increasing operational efficiencies and

enhancing your customer service.

Answer 2:
Advantages of WMS & use of Technology are:

Maximize Warehouse Operations.

Zero Information Error and data accuracy

Increase and measure Labor Efficiency

Increased order fulfillment efficiency

Analyze and review customer specific requirements

Reduced order replenishment time

Greater number of inventory turns

Improved visibility by using RFID

Ability to plan product locations strategically

Enhanced customer service

Warehouse and Products security

Reduction in paperwork

Integration of operations and reporting

Answer 3:
Dalda can provide value added features which are as follows:

Packaging
WMS
Automated Machine Handling System
Controlled Temperature Environment
Extensive Security of warehouse

Case Study 2
Answer 1:
Warehouse facilities play a vital role in the overall supply chain process.
Long-term storage to provide product for future consumption has been a
utility of warehousing both past and present. Warehouse operations contribute to the
overall total cost of managing a supply chain, and as such, the trade-offs between warehousing
costs and services to that of other critical functions of the firm must be evaluated. It is when
warehousing contributes to reduced costs and improved service, flexibility, and responsiveness
that warehouses become more valued to the organization and supply chain as a whole.
Value is provided through

Storing product to fulfill customer demand and protect against uncertainties in demand
and lead-time

Providing customers with product assortment

Postponing or delaying inventory commitment to form or location until demand is better

known

Achieving low total cost and improved lead-time through consolidating multiple orders

Reducing lead-time through cross-docking

Sequencing materials and components from multiple third-party logistics (3PLs)

providers for time-based delivery to factory production lines

Performing light manufacturing, assembly, and kitting

Answer 2:
Warehousing is just one of many links in the supply chain and it can be a complex
part of the entire chain. The warehouse is where all goods are stored prior to being
transported to their final destination. So it makes sense for companies to streamline
the management of this vital link in the chain. Following are the recommendations

BENCHMARKING It will also help to reduce cost per order

SLOTTING effective slotting helps to improve efficiency and reduce time
taking during order delivery
TEAM BUILDING successful organization always a strong team of employees
to run operations smoothly
Further they can implement labor management system software to assess
how much work needs to be performed
Moreover begin bar coding each item and each location; put away and pick.
Use RF Bar Code Scanners.

Answer 3:
1. Receiving goods:

accepts goods from outside transportation or attached factory

check the goods vs. order / bill
check the quantities
check for damage
damage reports
Inspect goods, if required

2. Identifying the goods:

Stock-Keeping-Unit Number (Part Number)

Qty receive is recorded

3. Dispatching good to storage by sorting & putting away

4. Holding Goods by keeping and preserving
5. Picking goods
6. Marshalling the shipment such as goods making up a single order are brought
together and checked for discrepancies. Order records are updated
7. Dispatching the shipment: orders are packaged, shipping documents are
prepared, goods loaded to vehicles.