DPL30033 – FUNDAMENTALS OF WAREHOUSE OPERATIONS

LECTURER’S NAME: PUAN HASNIEZA BINTI MOKHTAR

CLASS: DLS3A
 GROUP MEMBERS

NAME NUMBER MATRIC

ALYA RAIHANA BINTI AHMAD AZAM 10DLS19F1023
OOI SI YING 10DLS19F1025
NURUL AFIQAH HANIS BINTI ABDUL RAHMAN 10DLS19F1045
M. NANDINI DEVI A/P MANIAN 10DLS19F1216
THREE ELEMENTS THAT ARE CRITICAL
COMPONENTS IN WAREHOUSING
 SPACE
Space Utilization

i. Calculate total warehouse size & analyze potential storage area

ii. Maximize space by storing items according to size
iii. Follow the pareto principle to use your space effectively
iv. Sort SKU (Stock Keeping Unit) into different product categories
v. Classify each product category according to activity
vi. Choose the right storage system to increase storage density
vii. Run racking lengthwise to increase storage capacity
viii. Add storage in unexpected places to optimize space
 Storage System

1. Floor Stacking
a. Pallets are stacked on the floor in rows.
b. If products or loads can be stacked directly on top of each other, workers can achieve
extremely high-density storage with this option.

2. Selective Racking
c. is one pallet deep.
d. The racks can be placed back to back or against walkways.
e. This option offers low storage density but high pick selectivity.
3. Double-Reach Racking
a. Instead of one row of racking or back-to-back rows, the racking is two rows deep.
b. Workers could even place racking both back to back and two rows deep.
c. This option reduces the number of aisles and maximizes storage density.
d. Keep in mind that a specialty forklift is required for this system to work.

4. Drive-in / Drive-through Racking

e. With this option, pallets are stored on rails rather than shelf beams.
f. Forklifts drive into the structure for pallet placement and removal.
5. Push-Back Racking
a. This style of racking features pallets placed on a series of nested, mobile carts which
then glide on rails.
b. When a new pallet is loaded, it pushes the other carts back.
c. This is ideal when there is limited storage space available and the product is a consistent
size and weight.

6. Pallet Flow Racking

d. When pallet flow racking is used, pallets flow down an incline on a series of rollers or
wheels.
 Small Conclusion
i. Warehouse space often represents 15% to 20% of the cost per
order.
ii. Moving to new space is expensive and takes a lot of time.
iii. Make sure we have assigned someone responsible for our
ongoing planning and warehouse space utilization analysis
process.
 EQUIPMENT
1. Pallet Jack
a. Move heavy loads . Handle includes a three-position (raise, lower,
neutral) lever for fingertip control and one-hand operation.

2. Integrated Dock Levellers

b. Innovative designs for both integrated and edge of dock levellers

are available.

3. Truck Restraints
c. Truck restraints help to maximize loading dock safety and
productivity. Eliminates trailer creep and won’t allow driver to pull
away while still loading.
4. Bumpers
a. Protect your loading dock with durable rubber bumpers.

5. Yard Ramps
b. No more waiting to unload trucks or trailers, because this portable yard
ramp can be at the dock in minutes.

6. Utility Carts
c. Make transportation of tools and material easy. Hundreds of uses in the
shop or office (Related products – Utility carts, shop truck, ergonomic carts,
and ladder carts).
 SCALES & CHECK-WEIGHERS
1. Small Parts Scale
a. Small parts scales can be used to verify inventory, packing parts in containers, or
shipping.

2. Pallet Scale
b. Pallet jack scales can be used for on the spot weighing of loads. Selectable scale adjusts
to the size of your load.
 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
1. Emergency Wash Station
a. Emergency station shower is activated via a triangular pull handle, while the eyewash
activates with a steel push handle.

2. Traffic Visibility Mirrors

b. Wide angle convex mirrors designed to increase surveillance, provide security, and
promote safety.
3. Bollards
a. Heavy-duty bollards provide a physical barrier between fork trucks and valuable
equipment. This short post, generally 3- 5 feet in height, is used to create either a visual
or protective perimeter.

4. Miscellaneous Equipment
b. A wide range of products for your warehouse, distribution center, or manufacturing
plant. (Related products – Floor signs, waste containers, chairs, shop stools, and tables).
 HUMAN RESOURCES (people)
1. Set if individuals who make up workforce an organization business sector an
economy.

2. Three major trends are typically considered :

a. Demographics, characteristics of a population workforce. Example: age, gender,
social class.
b. Diversity , variation within the population/workplace.
c. Skills and qualifications
i. move from manual to more managerial professions
ii. does the need for more highly skilled graduates
Human resources management job scope in logistics

1. Operation Manager
a. Plan ,direct or coordinate the operations of companies and private sector organizations.
b. Owners , managers who head small business establishment whose duties are primarily
management.

2. Warehouse Supervisor
c. Assist in daily warehouse, shipping areas ,ensuring inventory transaction are accurately
logged, overseeing cycle counts and reconciliation activities.
d. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department activities.
3. Administrative Staff
a. Coach educate all employees on administrative policies and procedures.
b. Conduct performance reviews and make personnel decision.

4. Stock Keeper
c. Keeping a record ,maintaining cycle counts the entire inventory in the store
d. Sorting all good and stacking them appropriately