According to the AAUP Business Handbook, “warehousing”, in its simplest form, is the storage of goods until they are needed. Warehouse operations include the receiving, organization, fulfillment, and distribution processes.
Warehousing is key for any business that needs to manufacture, import/export or transport goods. Warehouse management helps ensure timely delivery and optimized distribution, reduce errors and damage in the order fulfillment process and it can prevent goods from getting lost or stolen during handling.
There have been tremendous advances in warehousing technologies over recent years, but many warehouse managers still find inefficiencies in their operations. At the same time, consumer expectations for customized products; product transparency; and fast, on-time delivery are putting increased pressures on supply networks.
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