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‘An internship report carried out from the 29th of August to the 29th of
September at Alpha Marine Shipping Service, focus Area The Role of
Warehouse Management on Organizational Performance’.
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CERTIFICATOINS
This is to certify that this report titled ‘’ An internship report carried out from
the 29th of august to the 29th of September at Alpha Marine Shipping Service,
Performance’’ has been carried out by Ttitakum Macbrine Tah with registration
number 3708 for the award of Higher National Diploma in Logistics and
Transport Management.
Signature: Date:
Signature: Date
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DECLARATION
I, Titakum Macbrine Tah declares that I am the sole author of this report. I
on this. I declare that this report is an original work by me and contains neither
material previously pushished by another person nor materials that has been
Signature: Date:
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DEDICATED
To my family.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
My gratitude and praise to the Almighty God for granting me good heath
throughout this academic process.
Not forgetting the people who where there in the very beginning, to my family
who supported me in every way they can through my academic journey. Once
more I will like to say thanks for all the moral, financial and motivation they
gave during this academic ladder. I pray may the good Lord continue to bless
them all the days of their life.
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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to examine the Role of Warehouse Management
on Organizational Performance at Alpha Marine Shipping Service Ltd. During
the internship, the intern was previllaged to have conducted major activities in
the Warehousing department of the company. The intern identifies some
challenges faced by the company in the area of Warehouse Management. It was
observed that the company faced challenges likes; poor layout designs,
unsatisfied order management, poor inventory control (expecting products in a
certain location but realizing they are somewhere else). Based on these
challenges the intern recommends; look for technology that can help organize
the warehouse layout, such as the warehouse management system, implement
the use of an order management system.
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TABLE OF CONTENT
CERTIFICATION………………………………………………………………………
DECLARATION
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
CHAPTER ONE
GENERAL INTRODUCTION
1.1.Definition and objective of internship
1.2.Significance of internship
1.3.1Presentation of Company
CHAPTER TWO
LITERATURE REVIEW
INTRODUCTION
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Chapter One
This chapter will provide information on introduction, background of
the study, significant of the study and definition of terms.
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1.2 Significants of the Internship
The report has a great significant at two levels. To the intern and to the
society.
Firstly, the internship has helped the intern to gain logistics work
experience since she gain more knowledge obtained in class. The
internship has exposed the intern to the challenges in the workplace and
how the challenges can be overcome. The internship has helped the intern
in making friends and connections with various people who in future may
give a helping hand in her professional life. Lastly the report can be
served as reference for other students and as a guide for the reduction of
work-related stress.
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1.3.1 Presentation of Company
Ndam Alfred F.
CEO\MD
Namondo Mavis K.
ADMIN/HR MANAGER
LOGISTICS
OFFICE/STORE/
YARD CLEANER
Ashu Etta
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Nkwenti N. Blaise
WELDER
Fontem T. Walter ILLI Colnus N. ELECTRICAIN
Land Transport/Maintenance SPEEDBOAT
supervisor
SECURITY GUARD
DRIVER/OPERATOR
SPEED BOATMAN
TRUCK/EUIPEMENT
Assitants
Ndangha Linda
RECEPTIONIST\FILE CLERK
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1.3.1 Company History
Company which was created in the 1990s in the Southwest Region of Cameroon
specifically in Limbe. Alpha Marine began with two shareholders and years
after, the demise one of the shareholders, the company is now a sole
proprietorship company. Today, the organization Alpha Marine has grown and
expanded it branches to some lucrative parts of the country. The company now
runs two branches with its main branches in Limbe and the other in Douala, the
economic capital of the country. The aim of Alpha Marine is a safety for its
and recognized by the state as an organization in the year 2004. Alpha Marine
started providing ship chandelling service in the 1990s, which entails buying
making use of speed boats. Alpha Marine signed a contract with Rig, a
company which deals with drilling followed by ATM, a Douala based company.
vessel called Alpha Hock. Alpha Marine operates with four service vessels
namely Alpha Hock, Alpha Macaw, Alpha Merlin and Alpha Eagle, a big boat
and batch. In the year 2005, Alpha Marine signed a contract with an American
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Marine offers a wide range from crewing, offshore maintenance, under work
repairs, industrial waste repair, ISA/FFA, bunkering, speed boat hiring ships
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1.3.2 Brief description of the various departments and their
functions
Alpha Marine Shipping Services offers numerous services which may
include;
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1.3.3 The Organizational structure of the Organization
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organization. The department records account payable and receivable,
inventory, payroll, fixed assets and all other financial departments. The
department’s accountant review the records of each department to determine the
company’s financial position and any changes required to run the organization
cost effectively.
Safety Department
- This department ensures all operations are conducted in a safe and secure
manner without any injuries, loss of life and damage to property or the
environment.
Human Resource Department
- It recruits workers; negotiate on with employees on behalf of the
company.
Ship Chandelling Department
- It is in charge with supply of goods needed on board a vessel. We make
sure that our clients get the satisfaction they derive from our service.
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CHAPTER TWO
Warehousing Management.
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reducing fulfillment times. Additionally, a well-organized layout can help
prevent bottlenecks, errors, and delays in the picking, packing, and shipping
processes.
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directly to the outbound trucks to reduce shipment time and cost by eliminating
storage and order picking activities, thus accelerating the flow of the shipping
cycle. The Material Handling Industry of America defines cross-docking as “the
process of moving merchandise from the receiving dock to shipping [dock] for
shipping without placing it first into storage locations”. Industries implement a
cross-docking strategy to improve the “just-in-time” deliveries within their
supply chain in order to minimize the number of inbound and outbound trucks
and enhance sustainability. A cross-docking station is a site where inventory is
unloaded, consolidated, and then directly reloaded onto outgoing trucks. Under
a cross-docking strategy, the inventory is stored only for a short time before
being reloaded onto outgoing trucks; the inventory does not stay beyond 24
hours within the cross-dock station. In addition to cross-docking, there are other
distribution strategies that are commonly used to distribute products from
suppliers to customers, such as direct shipment, milk-runs , and warehousing . A
direct shipment strategy is based on sending shipments directly from the source
to the destination where trucks can perform single or multiple pick-ups and
deliveries. In a milk-run strategy, shipments are distributed into routes where
trucks visit multiple origins and destinations sequentially. Both direct shipment
and milk-run strategies do not involve intermediary logistics facilities; hence,
there are lower implementation costs. However, these two strategies are not
efficient in the case of small shipment sizes and when customers are located in
remote geographic areas as these will lead to longer transportation times with
partially empty trucks. In a warehousing strategy, trucks are loaded with
products from suppliers; then, these are sent to a warehouse or distribution
centre for unloading and storing. After that, the products are retrieved,
assembled, and shipped upon customer order. However, a warehousing strategy
applies storage and material handling costs in addition to the possibility of
having partially empty trucks or the added cost of assembling loads from
storage
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inbound and outbound truck sequencing to minimize the total turnaround time .
More studies have emerged in the field of cross-docking.
The Just-in-time (JIT) came into wide use in the Japanese shipbuilding
and automotive industries. One simple definition was given by Vrat
(2014). According to his study “JIT or zero-inventory system is an idealized
concept of inventory management wherein we are able to supply whatever
material is required, wherever required, and whenever required JIT with
100% supply assurances without keeping any inventory on hand”. In JIT
waste and unnecessary costs must be minimised. Griinwald and Zortuin (1992)
pointed out that “in order to achieve this production as far as possible
need to strive toward: zero stock, rejection rate, set-up time, machine
breakdown, transport and waiting time”. The implementation of JIT can
provide many advantages to a company by improving profits, and return
on investment through cost reductions, inventory reductions, and quality
improvements. These benefits proved by many case studies explain the wide
acceptance of JIT in industry.ory.
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that adopted supply chain processes and especially standard inventory
control methods were more profitable that those that did not. Currently,
keeping inventories at a low level is a common practice among companies in
both the manufacturing and the retail sector. This practice has positive and
negative impacts on costs and profitability. On the one hand, it can reduce
storage and operational costs, ensuring more available cash flow and, at the
same time, minimises the depreciation of inventory. On the other hand, it can
be costly due to the increase in shipping costs, as well as, other logistical and
organisational costs.
Demand Forecasting
Computer-integrated Use of ID
Manufacturing Technologies
Vendor Management Reliable delivery time
INVENTORY
Use of Enterprise Use of Business
Information System Data Exchange
Continuous Development of new products
Replenishment
Long-term Agreement
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2.2.2 The Theory of Constraints (TOC)
The main idea behind the Warehouse Theory of Constraints is to identify and
eliminate bottlenecks or constraints in the warehouse that limit its overall
performance. By focusing on improving the flow of materials through the
warehouse, reducing inventory levels, and optimizing resource utilization,
organizations can increase efficiency, reduce lead times, and enhance customer
satisfaction.
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adopting a lean approach, organizations can optimize their warehouse
processes, minimize excess inventory, and create a more responsive and
customer-centric supply chain. This introduction will delve deeper into the key
concepts and benefits of lean warehousing theory, shedding light on its
relevance in today's dynamic business environment.
2. Value Stream Mapping: This technique helps identify and eliminate waste
in the warehouse by visualizing the flow of materials and information from
suppliers to customers.
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1. Improved Efficiency: By eliminating waste and optimizing processes, lean
warehousing helps increase productivity and reduce lead times.
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CHAPTER THREE
INTERNSHIP ACTIVITIES
3.0 Introduction
(Internship activities that is week one activities, week two activities, week three
On the 29th August 2023, when the intern came to the office of Alpha
Marine Shipping Service Ltd we where oriented at the safety meeting by the
Safetey Office. The safety meetings holds every Tuesdays, where the interns
and employees of the company share ideas on the safety precautions and how to
better implement ensuring the safety of all members of the company. In the
safety department the intern was thought the do and don’ts of the company. The
intern was informed of some basic regulations of the
company such as working hours which began from 8am to 4pm daily and a
During the second week, the intern was placed in the ship chandelling
department where the intern gained kmowledge and experience in
ship Chandelling services. Ship chandelling refers to the provision
of food items and spare parts to ships at the port.
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During the third week, the intern was placed in the Warehousing
department where the intern got to know the type goods in each warehouse and
how goods where to leave the warehouse. There is a warehouse for refrigerated
goods, another for some basic supplies like food stuffs, spare parts amongst
others and one for dangerous goods such as fuel, engine oil amongst others.
CHAPTER FOUR
ANALYSIS
4.1 Comparism between Theory and Practice
This chapter compares between theoretical and practical aspect (that is
the differences and similarities) of what the intern learned during the internship.
This chapter will also include challenges faced by the intern and challenges
faced by the organization.
The intern was not tough theoretically how to prepare some documents
like invoices but it was tough practically
4.2 Similarities
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Both Just in Time (JIT) theory and practicals involve the concept of
efficiency and effectiveness. JIT theory emphasizes the importance of
minimizing waste, reducing inventory levels, and streamlining production
processes to deliver products or services to customers exactly when they are
needed. Similarly, practicals in educational settings aim to provide hands-on
learning experiences that helped the intern develop practical skills and apply
theoretical knowledge in real-world situations. Both JIT theory and practicals
focus on improving processes, optimizing resources, and achieving desired
outcomes in a timely manner.
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Inadequate advertisement ( marketing). The locals of Limbe have very
little or no knowledge about Alpha Marine Shipping Service Ltd. They don’t
even know if such a company exist in Limbe. Cause of this most locals turn to
go to Douala to procure the same service that Alpha Marine Shipping Service
Ltd offers.
CHAPTER FIVE
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Introduction
This chapter gives a detail summary of activities, conclusion and
The research was structured into 5 chapters. The first chapter being the
introduction contains the presentation of the company and its main activities,
The second chapter contains literature review which gives details about
The third chapter talks about the background of the study, sources of
data collection, methods of data collection and activities carried out.
Chapter four deals with the comparism between theory and practice,
The study was based on the role of Supply Chain Management in Alpha
Marine Shipping Services Ltd. Based on the conceptual and theoretical
framework, the intern conclude that managing a warehouse includes activities
such as receiving and inspection of incoming shipment, maintaining accurate
inventory records, picking and packing orders for shipment, maintaining stocks
level and replenishing inventory. Moreover, Warehouse Management involves
challenges such as having accurate inventory, supply chain disruption, cost
control.
5.2 Recommendation
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References
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