Managing inventory effectively and maximizing warehouse productivity requires a great deal of time and effort.
Here are some
tips to help you improve your management
system and warehouse Productivity
Apply Cross-Docking to Maximize
Space
Cross-docking reduces the shelf
storage time of stocks in the warehouse. It helps in transporting warehouse
delivered goods quickly to the outbound carriers that can take the stocks to
distribution centers. Ensure that the
warehouse layout supports cross-docking.
Keep your warehouse safe
Maintaining a safe environment is
very important to protect your employees from injury. If the staff isn’t
trained properly, the result will be numerous accidents and high injury rates.
Make sure that only the well-trained and experienced employees operate heavy
duty equipment such as forklift operations. Mark the safety protocols in the
warehouse, such as indicating a safe distance from danger zones.
Train
your staff
You must schedule time for
training and retraining when needed. Processes may change from time to time and
thus training employees will always be required.
Organization
is king
You must establish a system to
organize the materials in a logical and defined order. If your warehouse is not
organized, incoming products will not go to the appropriate locations. Pickers
will spend needless hours trying to find products. You can increase your
efficiency by categorizing products that are normally ordered in groups.
Reorganize your inventory when
needed. Reevaluate storage methods periodically to make sure that you maintain
the right product flow.
Incorporate Efficient Weighing
Systems
Make efficient weight scales, such
as truck scales, an integral part of your warehouse as it helps in optimizing
all the weighing processes. The overall workflow productivity is also enhanced.
Ensure
prompt delivery and customer service
Use a shipment-tracking program.
You need to know where your products are, and so do your clients. Provide real
time confirmation to your clients. It will enhance the customer service you
offer.
