Majosta Fundamentals of Logistics and Warehousing: Warehouse Management (Logistics And Supply chain Management)

"Fundamentals of Logistics and Warehousing" provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, concepts, and practices of logistics and warehousing. This book is designed to equip readers with a solid foundation in the field, covering various aspects of logistics and warehousing operations, management, and strategies. CONTENT CHAPTER - 1. Logistics, Introduction to Logistics, Introduction, History of Logistics Cost and Productivity, Cost Savings and Productivity Improvement and Logistics Cost Principle, Technology, Principle of logistics, Technology and logistics Informatics, Customer Service Logistics and Customer Service, Definition of Customer Service and Element of Logistics Customer Service Procurement and Outsourcing, Procurement and Outsourcing, Definition of Procurement Outsourcing Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing CHAPTER - 2. Subsector of Logistics Introduction - Warehousing, Transportation, Courier and Express Services, E-Commerce, EXIM, Supply Chain, Cold Chain, Liquid Logistics and Rail Logistics Warehousing, Warehouse, Types of Warehousing, Benefits of Warehousing Transportation, Types, Transportation System and Benefits of Transportation System Courier and Express Services, Courier and Express Services -Meaning Express Sector for International and Domestic Shipping E-Commerce, E-Commerce - Meaning . Brief on Fulfillment Centers and Reverse Logistics in E-Commerce Sector EXIM, Freight Forwarding and Custom Clearance Multi-Modal Transportation Other Logistics Supply Chain and Cold Chain Liquid Logistics and Rail Logistics CHAPTER - 3 Warehousing Introduction to Warehousing Introduction Evolution, and functions of Warehousing The need for Warehousing and types of warehouses Classification of warehouses based on The ownership, The Products being stored and The special services they provide The Temperature, The Construction and The Structure . Benefits of Warehousing CHAPTER - 4. Activities in warehouse Warehouse activities Receiving, Sorting, Loading and Unloading Picking, Packing, Dispatching and Returns Cross Docking and Packaging Cross Docking Method Packaging, Packaging Material and Packaging Machines Reading Labels CHAPTER - 5. Warehouse Operations Material Handling and use of material handling Equipment’s Warehouse Inventory Management Distribution, Physical Distribution, Need and Components of Physical Distribution Functions, types and Selection of Right Distribution Channel Warehouse Safety Rules and Procedures The Safety Rules to be observed in a Warehouse Handling of Hazardous cargo Classification and Identification of Dangerous Goods Safety Data Sheet, 5S Concept and Personal protective Equipment’s (PPE) and their uses Throughout the book, practical examples, case studies, and real-world scenarios will be provided to enhance the reader's understanding of the concepts and their application in various industries. The content will be presented in a clear and accessible manner, catering to readers with a background in mathematics and a diploma in logistics technology. By studying the Fundamentals of Logistics and Warehousing, individuals gain a solid foundation in the principles and practices that underpin effective supply chain management. They acquire the knowledge and skills needed to analyze logistics and warehousing processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.