Warehouse
A warehouse is a large commercial building specifically designed and used for the organized storage and management of goods, materials, and finished products before they are sold, consumed, or distributed.
It is a crucial component of the supply chain, acting as a central hub where inventory is controlled, processed, and ultimately prepared for shipment to distributors, retailers, or end customers.
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Key Services and Functions of Warehousing
Modern warehousing services go far beyond simple storage. They encompass a wide range of activities essential for efficient supply chain management.
- Storage of Goods: Providing a secure, designated space (short-term or long-term) for inventory, utilizing various systems like racks, shelves, and floor stacking.
- Receiving: The process of taking possession of incoming goods, including unloading trucks, verifying the quantity and quality against purchase orders, and sorting/staging the items.
- Inventory Management: Tracking and monitoring stock levels, product locations (bin or shelf), and movement in real-time, often using a Warehouse Management System (WMS) and technologies like barcoding or RFID.
- Picking: Retrieving specific items from the storage locations based on customer orders.