Warehouse Management: A Complete Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse - Softcover

Richards, Gwynne

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749460741 ISBN 13: 9780749460747

Publisher: Kogan Page, 2011

Synopsis

Warehouses are an integral part of the modern supply chain, involved in sourcing, producing and distributing goods. However, due to the complexities of warehouse operations they can often be one of the most costly parts of the supply chain. Their efficient management is therefore critical for minimizing cost and contributing to an effective and efficient supply chain. 

Warehouse Management provides a complete guide to best practice in warehouse operations. Covering everything from the latest technological advances to current environmental issues, this book provides an indispensable companion to the modern warehouse. Supported by case studies, the text considers many aspects of warehouse management, including: 

-cost reduction 
-productivity 
-people management 
-warehouse operations 

Backed up with numerous case studies that demonstrate how to apply new technology, minimize spending, and create efficient, stream-lined operations, this book is an invaluable resource for warehouse managers, logistics professionals, operations managers and students of logistics.

About this title

About the Author

Gwynne Richards has over 25 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics. He runs courses on warehouse management for professional organizations in the UK and lectures at the University of Warwick and the University of Aston.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan Page
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749460741
• ISBN 13: 9780749460747
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 352