Warehouse Operations: An Examination of Traditional and Automated Approaches in Supply Chain Management

Olumide Odeyinka and Olumide Omoegun

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Abstract: This paper explores the different approaches to warehouse operations within a supply chain context. It highlights the significance of warehouses in efficiently and effectively meeting customer demands while minimizing costs. The study examines various types of warehouses and analyzes the activities involved in warehouse operations. Furthermore, this paper discusses the challenges and benefits of warehouse operations in developed and developing countries. It emphasizes the need for efficient warehouse management to enhance customer satisfaction, reduce costs, and improve overall productivity. The integration of warehouses into the supply chain process is also emphasized, emphasizing their critical role in facilitating the flow of goods. This paper introduces the Warehouse Management System (WMS) concept as a technological solution for controlling the inflow and outflow of goods. It delves into WMS functions and highlights its importance in inventory control, order management, and system reliability. Additionally, this paper examines the differences between traditional manual warehousing and automated approaches, taking into account factors such as cost, efficiency, and suitability for different types of organizations. In conclusion, the study suggests that automated warehousing is more suitable for larger companies operating in countries with limited manual labor availability. On the other hand, traditional warehousing may be more applicable in developing countries with higher unemployment rates.

Keywords: warehouse operations; cost minimization; technological solutions; supply chain efficiency; warehouse management system; inventory control; customer satisfaction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
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DOI: 10.5772/intechopen.113147

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