Warehouse Logistics
Warehouse logistics is the discipline of controlling inventory as it moves into, through and out of a facility. It includes receiving, putaway, location management, replenishment, picking, staging, shipping and inventory accuracy.
Inbound Matters as Much as Outbound
Many warehouse problems begin at receiving. Clear advance shipment information, counts, labeling and exception procedures help protect inventory accuracy before goods ever reach storage.
Inventory Control
A warehouse management system should make it possible to identify what inventory is available, where it is located and what transactions affected it. Cycle counting and disciplined transaction processing help prevent small errors from becoming large discrepancies.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is dock-to-stock?
Dock-to-stock is the time from physical receipt of goods until they are available in inventory for use or fulfillment.
What is putaway?
Putaway is the process of moving received inventory from the dock to its assigned storage location.