Essential features of a warehouse

  

Date Posted: 11/22/2012 1:51:48 AM

Posted By: saucer  Membership Level: Gold  Total Points: 4885

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A warehouse should have specific feature in order to perform effectively.

1. The location of the warehouse should be suitable and convenient. It should either be near the source of production or the market. This will reduce the transportation cost and hence cost of production.

2. The warehouse should be designed to fit the need of the product. A warehouse storing perishable goods e.g. milk should have refrigeration services. This will prevent damage to the good and loss to the producer.

3. An effective warehouse is one that is equipped with machinery that makes the handling of the goods easier. When dealing with bulky goods, the warehouse should have cranes to carry them. This will make the warehouse more effective in the handling of goods.

4. A warehouse should be fitted with equipment to deal with an emergency. Safety of the workers should be given priority. The warehouse should have firefighting equipment and first aid tools to deal with such incidences.

5. A warehouse should be in a place that is easily accessible by whoever uses it. It does not make sense to locate the warehouse in a remote area. This will only make it difficult to access it and you will incur additional costs of accessing it.

6. The warehouse should be in a place with good infrastructure. Roads and communication lines will make the transporting of goods easier and encourage the business operations of the firm. A warehouse should be in a well-connected area.

7. A warehouse should be spacious enough. This is to promote easy movement in and out of the goods. It will also help in the organization of the warehouse.

8. The workers who work in the warehouse should be well trained. The workers knowing their duties and how to function will be an advantage to the production process. This is to make sure that the operations of the warehouse

run smoothly.

9. The staff in addition to being trained should be provided with the necessary equipment. This will help them function effectively in their jobs. An additional feature that could help the workers work effectively is the ventilation. Provide air conditioning in the warehouse to help them focus and cool.

10. A warehouse should have an effective record keeping system in place. This is to account for the operations and movement in and out of the warehouse. It will be essential to keep track of all the transactions that take place in the warehouse.

11. A warehouse should operate within the limits of the law. It should not be used to store illegal items like firearms and drugs. This could compromise the credibility of the business and eventually lead to its liquidation.

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