Chapter 8

Warehousing Decisions

Learning Objectives

After reading the chapter, you should be able to do the following:

Discuss the strategic value-adding role warehousing plays in the logistics system. Explain the basic rationale for warehousing in light of transportation consolidation, product mixing, service, contingency protection, and smoothing. Develop an analytical framework for basic warehousing decisions.
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Learning Objectives

Distinguish between the different warehouse activities requiring space in the warehouse design. Discuss the major principles of warehouse layout design. Compare the use of private versus public warehousing. Explain public warehousing services, regulations, and pricing.
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Chapter 8

Learning Objectives

Describe the decision-making approach used to determine the number of warehouses in the logistics system. Discuss the effect of materials handling and packaging on logistics. Describe the four dimensions and the objectives of materials handling.

Chapter 8

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