Is improper warehouse design the reason for lack of productivity?
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Warehouse design is basically lay-out design of a warehouse space. Warehouse design or lay-out design is broadly based on process flow or SOP and estimated stock quantity planned during selection of suitable warehouse space. Experts design the Lay-out of warehouse to optimise available space. Based on stock quantity, process flow and target TAT, a solution engineer designs the warehouse lay-out, considers manpower numbers and identify the resources (MHE, IT, storage equipment, etc.) required. Warehouse design does impact on the productivity and overall impact on warehouse performance.
A good warehouse design helps its operator in following ways:
– Easy and fast put-away and picking of items
– Reduction in handling cost
– Proper and enough space for each item and activity
– Reserve(Buffer) space for additional inventory
– Hurdle free operations
– Improved customer service and
– Safety