Selecting the Optimal Put-Away Method: Strategies and Considerations
ABC analysis can be used to determine the put-away method/selection of storage location. Goods to be put away can be...
Effective Put-Away Methods in Warehouse Management: Examples and Best Practices
Put-away methods vary according to type of goods (which determines many other factors, such as longevity of storage, media of...
How Picking Frequency and Goods Type Determine Optimal Despatch Methods
Picking frequency can influence despatch control. Products can be stored at a proximity to despatch that corresponds with their pick...
Factors Affecting Picking and Despatch Performance and Their Measurement
(i) Some goods maybe suitable for conveyance by goods-to-picker systems, which usually involve a conveyor belt, carousel, or Kiva-type robot....
Typical Warehouse Dispatch Operation: Efficiency, Security, and Accuracy
In many ways, the dispatch operation is a mirror image of the goods receipting operation; and the dispatch area is...
Basic Warehouse Layouts and Their Impact on Despatch Operations
The layouts of modern warehouses can vary widely. However, the layouts of most warehouses are versions or combinations of just...
Basic Types of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) in Warehouses
There are many types of MHE available to assist the modern warehouse operative. The following describes three types of MHE...
Location of MHE Storage and Refuelling/Charging Areas in Different Warehouse Layouts
As a general rule, MHE is stored and charged in areas of the warehouse near to the manager’s office, housekeeping...
Examples of MHE Usage Variance During a Typical Week
The following are examples of why MHE usage will vary over the course of a typical week. (i) There will...