Principles of

Warehousing Level 2
UNIT 2: The principles of warehousing goods
Session Etiquette
Recap
•What are the main things you should do when receiving goods in?
•What should you do if the delivery has variations to what you are expecting?
Intent & Impact
To look at the principles of warehousing.
The impact of this session will allow you to:

•Understand the principles of storing goods.

•Understand stock control systems.

Areas within a warehouse
There are different areas within a warehouse for storing goods, this can also depend on the type
of warehouse.
For example-
Pallet racking. This is a system of shelving specifically designed to store goods on pallets.
Usually, the pallet racking is built at multiple levels to increase the number of pallets that can be
stored.

What other different areas in a warehouse are used for storing goods?
 Areas within a warehouse
Shelving. This will allow you to organise and store small and large items in a safe space that protects them from
damage.
Mobile shelving. These are storage shelves fitted with a traction system. This is ideal for retail stores and back areas.
Multi-tier racking. This is a system of different tiers, much like floors, so that stock can be accessed manually all the
way up to the maximum limit of vertical storage.
Security cages. These are constructed of strong wire and are used to protect goods by limiting access to workers who
have a key or combination. These can store a range of goods including those that may be flammable or fragile and
controlled substances.
Bin bays. These can be different sizes and made from different materials, including plastic and metal, and are used to
allow similar items to be stored easily and accessed easily by workers.
Mezzanine flooring as an additional floor above existing aisles, which provides extra shelving and space.
Areas within a warehouse
Areas within a warehouse
Example plan of a layout of a receiving area

Vehicles in

Receiving area

Storage area​
Any Questions?
Guided Study Time Unit 2
EQUAL Platform
Please answer the following questions-
Q7 Outline the different areas in a warehouse used for storing goods.
Stock control systems
What is a stock control system and why is it needed?
Stock control systems
A stock control system is something that manages or records the amount of stock which is in the
warehouse.
The purpose of stock control is to make sure you always have enough stock for your customers,
while limiting the amount spent on storing and buying in stock.
Stock control systems support warehouses in managing stock levels by looking into trends and
making predictions so the customers can have the products when they want them.
Stock control systems
Below are some stock control systems.
In groups discuss these systems, what they are used for and their efficiency for the purpose.

•Manual stock control systems- Group 1

•Electronic stock control systems- Group 2
•Location numbering systems- Group 3
Stock control systems
A manual stock management system is best suited to businesses that carry a small amount of
stock and require labels or codes for each item in the stock, including information about the value
of each item, when you received it and its location.
An electronic stock control system runs on similar principles to manual ones. Computerised
stock control systems, these are more flexible and quicker to use. All information is stored on a
computer and can be easy to retrieve, providing a quick evaluation of stock or how a particular
item of stock is moving. • With this system it provides an inventory on how many units are in
stock and how many have been ordered by suppliers, how much they have paid for them, and
how much revenue they generate.
A location numbering system should make finding the item of stock as easy as possible for
large warehouses. This can be used for aisle, section or bay, shelf or level positioned stock. The
numbering will support finding the product efficiently.
Guided Study Time Unit 2
EQUAL Platform
Please answer the following questions-

Q8 Explain the purpose of stock control systems. In addition, outline the features of:
Manual stock control systems.
Electronic stock control systems.
Location numbering systems.
Intent & Impact
To look at the principles of warehousing.
The impact of this session has allowed you to:

•Understand the principles of storing goods.

•Understand stock control systems.

Thank you
Any Questions?
EQUAL Activity
Please complete section 1 pages 28-42 of the EQUAL learning
platform.

This learning will include-

Page 28- Video- storing goods (1 min 15 secs). Page 36- Stop and Think.
Page 37- Video- stock control systems (2 mins 08 secs).
Page 29- Stop and Think. Page 38- Stop and Think.
Page 30- Video- preparing for moving goods (2 mins and Page 39- Video- system features (3 mins).
27 secs). Page 40- Re-cap.
Page 31- Stop and Think. Page 41- Stop and Think.
Page 42- What you know now?
Page 32- Video- variable storage conditions(2 mins 48
secs).
Page 33- Re-cap.
Page 34- Stop and Think.
Page 35- Video- different areas (4 mins 18 secs).