Module No. and Title: Module No.

5 – Supply Chain Management Implementation

Procedures Part 1
Name: Rapacon, Carl Lester R.
Year and Section: BS AeE 3-2
Date Accomplished: July 20, 2021

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 AE 323 – Supply Chain Management
Module No. 5
Learning Activity 1
1. Search for the purpose of the following types of storage options that can be used
for warehousing.

A. Storage
It is the process of keeping and classifying produced items to maximize
temporal usefulness at the lowest possible cost. The raw materials and completed
goods both require storage. It entails proper management of goods from the time
they are manufactured or purchased until they are used.
1. Outdoor Storage
Outdoor storage are basically the commodities or items that are stored
outside or open-air places without protection from the surroundings and a concrete
barrier or security fence draws their own boundaries. They are frequently used to
keep large, bulky items that cannot be stolen but are not impacted by weather.
Construction materials, metallurgical materials such as pipes, iron, industrial reels,
wires, sheets, and cement tubes, and wood are the best materials to store in
outdoor storage.
2. Block Storage
Block storage refers to a warehouse where stackable boxes, cartons,
pallets, or wired mesh pallets are stacked directly on top of or next to each other
in blocks without the use of shelving or other equipment. This is known to be
versatile and is relatively inexpensive and may be altered at any time. Furthermore,
inventory management is relatively simple, and examples of items used by block
storage are barrels, tires, and beer crates.

B. Racking
This is a form of storage procedure where it permits palletized products to
be stored in horizontal rows with several levels. In this way, it increases the stored
goods' storage density. The cost of racking rises as storage density increases. Steel
pallet rack systems are designed to allow operators to store the most amount of
inventory while yet allowing for order pickup.
1. Standard wide aisle racking
 Standard wide aisle racking provides the warehouses unrestricted access to
all pallets and packages always stored. With this method, versatility and assembly
as single or double-depth racks are achieved. It has a high level of stability, high-
quality workmanship, and optimal adaptability for the entire pallet range. This kind
of storage is commonly used because it is quick and easy to load and unload the
items and it is the most basic pallet racking method which provides direct access
to each pallet.
2. Narrow and very narrow aisle racking
Narrow and Very Narrow Aisle Racking seems like or similar to Standard
Wide Aisle Racking, except for the fact that it is designed to make the most of the
cubic space available within the warehouse by maximizing the usage of floor and
height. As a result, a high-density storage system will be created, allowing the
warehouse's capacity to be increased without adding space.
3. Drive-in Racking
In this method, pallets are arranged so that they can slide backward on a
rail, allowing for deeper storage and additional warehouse space. The forklift
enters the racking from one side to load or retrieve pallets that are placed further
in the racking. This type of system has the advantage of holding as many products
as possible in a little amount of space. Instead of selective type racking, which has
multiple aisles with spaces in between to provide for forklift access, drive-in racking
makes better use of space in a warehouse.
4. Push-back Racking
It works with the method of the last pallet in, first pallet out. The front of
the structure has a single loading and unloading space, and the unit loads are
stored by pushing the previous ones to the back of the rack. It is also a high-
density storage technology that maximizes the amount of storage space
accessible. This method is commonly used in cold storage or climate-controlled
environments, where space utilization and storage density are crucial.
5. Pallet flow Racking
Elevated rails and dynamic components inside a supporting framework are
used in pallet flow storage systems. Pallets are loaded on one side and flow
slowly down the opposing aisle to be collected. Pallet flow racks allow for
continuous inventory rotation since they can store more pallet loads in the same
amount of area than traditional selective rack systems. Pallet flow racking are
considered high-density storage systems and it eliminates the need for new
buildings that can save money on things like forklifts, labor, and electricity.
 6. Double-deep Racking
Unit loads are mechanically stored in a double-deep system by forklifts that
move along aisles that are parallel to the racking systems. Pallets are stacked at
two depths in this arrangement, allowing for better storage density while keeping
access to the pallets simple and rapid. Unlike adjustable pallet racking, the
operator does not have immediate access to all the pallets housed in double deep
pallet racking. For this method, forklifts with telescoping forks must be used.

7. Semi-automated Racking
This is also called as pallet shuttle systems and it is a semi-automated deep
lane storage solution that transport pallets via a cart that travels down a track
within the racking system. Because lift vehicles do not need to enter aisles to
gather products, semi-automated racking minimize the requirement for broader
picking aisles. It essentially allows you to use the entire volume of your warehouse
and at the same time, reduced rack and product damage.

C. Shelving
This is used for hand-stacked storage, products in boxes or bins, or loosely
placed by someone hand-loading into shelves, whereas racking is used for
palletized goods. It is used to store products that are easily accessible. Books,
cartons, and minor bits are all included. It is usually a less heavy-duty arrangement
than racking. As a result, it can support lighter weights than racks.

2. Find pictures and information of at least two (2) latest technologies used for
warehousing. It can be a method, software, or equipment.
1. Automatic Guided Vehicles (AGVs)

Retrieved from: Automation with Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) | SSI SCHAEFER (ssi-
schaefer.com)
 There is no better way to organize storage and retrieval processes in
warehouses than to integrate automatic guided vehicles, otherwise known as
AGVs. The structural integrity of Automatic Guided Vehicles are evolving as
technology moves forward, but even the models that have been on the market for
some time have proven to be safer and yield a quicker ROI than manual labor.
Some of their most important functions include pallet, rack, and other container
storage, and even functions that control and automate the entire receiving
process.
2. Warehouse Management Systems

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Warehouse Management Systems, otherwise known as WMSs, are

comprehensive software systems that wrangle all your important data into one
platform that can be easily accessed by internal players as well as any chosen
members of your supply chain. This compartmentalizing of data makes for
lightning-fast reporting which, when used discreetly, it can be very efficient in
planning. All in all, the use of warehouse management systems perfectly
complements other automated element.