Warehouse Management: The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse

Modern warehouses are utilizing cutting-edge technologies, operating models, and innovative practices to optimize their role in the supply chain. The fourth edition of Warehouse Management is fully updated to include the latest technologies, such as robotics, cobots, and AI, and case studies from companies that 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, covering key topics from defining the modern warehouse to managing operations and distribution, and outlining how to tackle environmental challenges for a sustainable supply chain.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 536 pages
Publication date: 03 November 2021
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd

Modern warehouses are leveraging cutting-edge technologies, new operating models, and innovative practices to optimize their significance in the broader supply chain. This comprehensive guide empowers you to effectively manage these warehouses, ensuring seamless operations and efficient distribution. The fourth edition of Warehouse Management has been thoroughly revised to encompass the latest information across the board. It delves into the latest technologies in warehousing, including robotics, cobots, and AI, while also exploring their future implications. Additionally, new case studies from companies that have achieved significant improvements and cost savings through the implementation of new technology, leaner processes, and environmental initiatives are presented. Gwynne Richards, a renowned expert in the field, offers insightful advice and practical solutions, making the content accessible and easy to understand. Warehouse Management serves as a comprehensive guide, covering all aspects of successfully managing a warehouse, its operations, and distribution. It encompasses a wide range of key topics, from defining the modern warehouse to detailing management processes, strategies, and practices. Moreover, it addresses environmental challenges to ensure a sustainable supply chain, offering practical insights into optimizing warehouse performance. In addition to the revised content, this bestselling book includes new and updated online resources, such as PowerPoint slides and a bonus chapter on outsourcing. Whether you are a warehouse manager, operations executive, or logistics professional, Warehouse Management is a valuable resource that will help you enhance your skills and achieve operational excellence.

Weight: 804g
Dimension: 232 x 156 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789668407
Edition number: 4 Revised edition