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...
MHE Maintenance Routines and Safety Points for Warehouse Operations
The following lists are generic. In practice, each piece of MHE, especially powered MHE, would come with technical checklists produced...
Impact of Product Changes, Storage Volumes, and New Equipment on Warehouse Training Needs
The following all impact on warehouse operatives’ and managers’ training needs. (i) Product changesWhen new or changed products are brought...
Three Methods to Assess Training Effectiveness in the Warehouse
The effectiveness of warehouse training can be evaluated or assessed in several ways. The following are three examples of methods....
The Impact of Equipment, Storage Design, and Safety Procedures in Improving Warehouse Safety
(i) The following three affect safe warehouse operations in various ways. The most impactful (!) are described here. a. EquipmentFaulty,...
Warehouse Housekeeping: The Key to a Safe and Efficient Operation
(i) In relation to warehouse operations, “housekeeping” refers to the steady maintenance of a state of cleanliness, orderliness, and safety...
Understanding Reasons for Goods Returns to Suppliers: Four Common Examples
Following are four examples of why goods can be returned to their supplier (several other reasons exist). (i) Overstock/quantity error....