Warehouses and Distribution Centers

Warehouses and Distribution Centers

1. WMS

   • software used to manage operations in a warehouse
     • receiving
     • adding
     • picking
     • quality control
     • shipping
     • forecasting
   • can manage multiple warehouses simultaneously
     • central warehouse
     • regional warehouse
     • retail warehouses
   • objective: minimize cost and fulfillment times

2. Labor Management (LMS)

   • software that provide management with information about warehouse labor resources
   • can help track:
     • productivity reporting
     • planning capabilities
       • analyze workforce requirements
       • set standard units of time for each task
   • collects worker data
     • inventory handled
     • equipment used
     • paths traveled

3. Fleet Management

   • optimization of costs, risks and efficiency in fleet operations
     • operational cost-effectiveness
     • vehicle maintenance
     • driver/workforce management
     • vehicle safety and compliance
     • operational efficiency
   • fleet management software
     • tracking
       • driver behavior
       • proper vehicle use
       • safety
     • remote control
       • speed limiting
       • engine revolution limiting

4. Yard Management

   • process of directing inbound and outbound:
     • vehicles and trucks
     • personnel
     • shipments
     • pallets
     • etc.
   • YMS
     • software that helps manage movement of vehicles within transportation hubs
     • provides real-time information on the location of vehicles
     • tracks data of movement of persons and merchandise, helping to make better decisions