So far, we have shared with you various pieces of information about the first four stages of the storage process:
Now, our topic is... storage, This marks the fifth cycle of work in a warehouse. For this process to be effective, all prior addressing needs to be quick and accurate.
Once the materials have been identified, the operator responsible for storage verifies that the labels affixed to the items are correct and that the storage location is in compliance.
If the information is correct, equipment such as forklifts, Whether they are counterbalanced or retractable, they come into play and store the products in the designated locations. In other words, Storage only performs its functions if the preceding step is carried out with the utmost care. Therefore, we conclude that teamwork is crucial to the warehousing process!
Another important point is that, during storage, there is also work related to inventory control. In short: with a list of stored products in hand, from time to time, the team must verify if the information in the system matches what is in the physical space.
Thus, it is possible to control inventory precisely, paying close attention to the risks of registration inconsistencies and product damage, for example. In this way, the storage prepares field 100% for the sixth stage of the storage process: the picking.
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