Warehouse Management: The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizin

Description: Warehouse Management by Gwynne Richards Learn from this bestselling guide all aspects of how to operate and manage the modern warehouse to optimize efficiency, costs and profit. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Modern warehouses are capitalizing on cutting-edge technologies, new operating models and innovative practices to maximize their role in the wider supply chain. Understand how to successfully manage these warehouses with this bestselling guide.The fourth edition of Warehouse Management is fully updated to include up to date information across the board. The latest technologies in warehousing, such as robotics, cobots and AI, are explained and their impact is situated alongside discussions on the future of warehousing. There are new case studies from companies who have achieved improvements and cost savings through the introduction of new technology and equipment, leaner processes and environmental initiatives. Gwynne Richards provides expert advice with clear and easy to grasp solutions. Warehouse Management guides the reader through all aspects of successfully managing a warehouse, its operations and distribution. This bestselling book covers an extensive range of key topics from defining the modern warehouse, detailing management processes, strategies and practices to outlining how to tackle environmental challenges to ensure a sustainable supply chain. With practical insights into how to improve operating costs, increase efficiency and reduce costs, this is a must read for optimizing warehouse performance. New and updated online resources include PowerPoint slides and a bonus chapter on outsourcing. Author Biography Gwynne Richards has over 30 years of experience in warehouse management and logistics and is based in the Vale of Glamorgan, UK. As well as running his own successful logistics consultancy, he provides a number of courses on warehouse and transport management and logistics outsourcing for practitioners. He is the co-author of The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit with Susan Grinstead and The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook with Jo Godsmark, both published by Kogan Page. Table of Contents Chapter - 00: Introduction;Chapter - 01: The role of the warehouse;Chapter - 02: Role of the warehouse manager;Chapter - 03: Warehouse processes - Receiving and put-away;Chapter - 04: Warehouse processes - Pick preparation;Chapter - 05: Goods-to-person and person-to-goods picking;Chapter - 06: Order-picking methods;Chapter - 07: Warehouse processes from replenishment to despatch and beyond;Chapter - 08: Information systems in the warehouse;Chapter - 09: Warehouse layout;Chapter - 10: Storage and handling equipment;Chapter - 11: Resourcing a warehouse;Chapter - 12: Warehouse costs;Chapter - 13: Performance measurement and management;Chapter - 14: Health and safety;Chapter - 15: The warehouse and the environment;Chapter - 16: The warehouse of the future;Chapter - 17: Appendix 1 Global warehouse costs;Chapter - 18: Appendix 2 Warehouse audit checklists;Chapter - 19: Bibliography;Chapter - 20: Websites of companies that have contributed to this book and other useful websites;Chapter - 21: Glossary Review "This book is both an essential textbook for students and a valuable handbook for practitioners. All the most important warehousing concepts are thoroughly explained and, drawing on his specialist knowledge and experience, Gwynne Richards uses case studies to bring them to life for the reader. Highly recommended reading!" * Clare Bottle, CEO, UK Warehousing Association *"The publication of the fourth edition of Warehouse Management is timely. We have learnt a huge amount about supply chain logistics generally, and warehouse operations specifically, during the challenging Covid-19 pandemic period. In this context, Gwynne Richards brings his unique and unrivalled knowledge of the subject to this new edition. It can be read equally profitably by supply chain practitioners and students alike." * Edward Sweeney, Professor of Supply Chain Management, Heriot Watt University *"This fourth edition of Warehouse Management is very welcome and provides great insight into all aspects of the subject. I know from my work with Gwynne Richards at The University of Warwick that his students appreciate the book as a source of reference during their studies. It is an invaluable addition to the bookshelves of students and experienced practitioners alike." * David James, V.P. of Subsidiary Development & Management, KNAPP AG *"Warehouse Management, fourth edition, is an essential one-stop shop for both experienced practitioners and those who want to fully understand the fundamentals of how to manage a business storage facility. This is a technical topic, yet the book is accessible, with industry terms clearly explained and examples of best practice provided. Warehouse Management is a must-read for everyone in the supply chain and logistics industries, business students and those who want to understand more about how to operate a warehouse." * Phil Wood, Strategic Programs Director – Northern Europe, Mondelez * Review Quote " Warehouse Management , fourth edition, is an essential one-stop shop for both experienced practitioners and those who want to fully understand the fundamentals of how to manage a business storage facility. This is a technical topic, yet the book is accessible, with industry terms clearly explained and examples of best practice provided. Warehouse Management is a must-read for everyone in the supply chain and logistics industries, business students and those who want to understand more about how to operate a warehouse." Promotional "Headline" Outlines the essential information on warehouse management and how to overcome common challenges and exploit potential opportunities Feature * Outlines the essential information on warehouse management and how to overcome common challenges and exploit potential opportunities; * Provides practical advice on how to operate an efficient and cost-effective warehouse using methods such as resource planning, labour management and warehouse layout; * Explores the latest technologies in warehousing, including robotics, cobots, technologies for dealing with pandemics, AI and drones in the warehouse, along with how these will impact the future of warehousing; * New to this edition: updates on new technologies in warehousing, the latest thinking on the future of warehouses and renewed online resources; * Online resources: PowerPoint slides (lecturer slides), videos, questions and answers Details ISBN1789668425 Author Gwynne Richards Short Title Warehouse Management Language English Year 2021 Edition 4th ISBN-10 1789668425 ISBN-13 9781789668421 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse Publisher Kogan Page Ltd Publication Date 2021-11-03 Imprint Kogan Page Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-11-03 NZ Release Date 2021-11-03 UK Release Date 2021-11-03 Pages 536 Edition Description 4th Revised edition Replaces 9781398694156 Alternative 9781789668407 DEWEY 658.785 Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Replaced by 9781398618725 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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