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Warehouse Management Gwynne Richards

Warehouse Management By Gwynne Richards

Warehouse Management by Gwynne Richards


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Summary

Learn from this bestselling guide all aspects of how to operate and manage the modern warehouse to optimize efficiency, costs and profit.

Warehouse Management Summary

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

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.

Warehouse Management Reviews

"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 *

About Gwynne Richards

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

Additional information

GOR012369758
9781789668407
1789668409
Warehouse Management: The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse by Gwynne Richards
Used - Like New
Paperback
Kogan Page Ltd
2021-11-03
536
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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