Logistic is a fundamental part of bussiness, and beside de continuous improvements in technology to reduce the use of spaces, the companies still areas to recive, organize and dispatch their products; so the challenge is how these spaces called warehouse are going to be aligned with the constant changes that are required for them. This book presents the principal concepts that explain the functioning of wearehouse, giving the reader differents tool to manage them correctly and to look for the improvement that nowadays business is requiring.



Anamelissa Montenegro Cordero

Professional in International Business and Master in Integral Logistics. She has extensive experience in the Business Process Outsourcing sector. She is currently a professor of Marketing and International Business at Universidad del Norte.

Andrés Castellanos Ramírez

Economist and specialist in International Economic Development. Specialist in Port Management. Master in Business Administration. Professor and lecturer in the areas of economics, foreign trade, international physical distribution of goods, international economic development, port management, international trade logistics and transshipment terminals at Universidad del Norte. He has served as advisor and consultant in logistics and foreign trade issues in important Colombian companies.



Contents



Introduction







Chapter 1



Basic Concepts of Warehousing

Introduction



History



Warehouse Role in the Supply Chain



Modern Concept of Warehousing



Warehouse view as a distribution center



Types of Warehousing



Warehouse Capacity



Summary



Case Chapter One



Glossary



References







Chapter 2



Warehouse Equipment and Cost

Introduction



Storage and Handling Equipment



Cost General Concepts



Warehouse Cost



Storage Unit Cost



Handling Cost



Summary



Glossary



References







Chapter 3



Warehouse Organization and Design

Introduction



Warehouse Location



Warehouse Design/Layout And Zones



Storage Space Calculation



Summary



Case Chapter 3



Glossary



References







Chapter 4



Productivity and Warehouse Management

Introduction



Warehouse Personnel



Productivity And Yields



Performance Management



Warehouse view as a distribution center



Summary



Case Chapter 4



Glossary



References







Chapter 5



Stock ManagementIntroduction



Definition And Types



Replenishment



Control Stock Management Methods



Stock Management And Benefits



Summary



Case Chapter 5



Glossary



References