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 Safety Equipment
           7.3 Inventory Management in a warehouse
 Safety is another key aspect of warehousing. The people, material and equipment should be saved   Warehouse inventory management may seem like a relatively simple process on the surface. After
 from any accident. Following are some of the safety equipment used inside the warehouse.
           all, it’s inventory in, inventory out, right? In reality, managing warehouse inventory is a far more
           complex undertaking, so much so that various schools of thought have formed around the best
 Name  Picture  Description
           approach to effective inventory control, resulting in a few well-established methodologies that
 Emergency station shower is activated via a   provide a framework for inventory control in the warehouse and other setting.
 Emergency  triangular pull handle, while the eyewash activates
 Wash Station
 with a steel push handle.  Inventory management is the supervision of non-capitalized assets (inventory) and stock items. A
           component of supply chain management, inventory management supervises the flow of goods from
 Exceptionally  buoyant  mats feature raised  deck-  manufacturers to warehouses and from these facilities to point of sale.
 Antifatique   plate surface providing exceptional slip-resistance.
 Mats  Cushions  legs and spine increasing  employee
 productivity, morale and physical well being,   Efficient  warehouse  inventory  management  relies  on  a  clear,  established  set  of  standards  and
 Grease- and chemical - resistant.  procedures that ensure consistency. There’s no single best methodology for managing warehouse
           inventory; in fact, there are several widely used schools of thought including just-in-time inventory
 Easy to install  barricades protect valuable
 equipment and workers from  hazards in the   management,  ABC  analysis,  cross-docking,  drop  shipping,  and  others.  The  right  warehouse
 Barrier Raills  workplace. 11-ga. steel components absorb impact   inventory  management  solution  depends,  of  course,  on  several  factors,  most  importantly  your
 of a 13.000 -lb, load at 4 mph  business model. Additionally, some strategies for inventory management are complimentary and

 Heavy - duty bollards provide a physical barrier   can be used alongside other approaches, while others stand on their own.
 Bollards  between fork trucks and valuable equipment. This
 short post, generally 3-5  feet in height, is used to   Holding inventory ties up a lot of cash. That’s why good inventory management is crucial for
 create either a visual or protective perimeter
           growing a company. Just like cash flow, it can make or break your business.

 Universal  rack protectors guard  posts from   What is inventory management?
 Column   damaging  impact that can be caused by heavy
 Protectors  machinery.  Inventory management is the act of keeping track of a company’s stocked goods and monitoring
           their weight, dimensions, amounts, and location. The goal of inventory management is to minimize
 Wire enclosures work well as tool rooms, security
 Wire  cage, or hazardous material.  the cost of holding inventory by helping business owners know when it’s time to replenish products,
 Partitions  or buy more materials to manufacture them.

           Why inventory management is important
 Wide angle convex mirrors designed to increase
 Traffic Visibility  surveillance, provide security, and promote safety.  Effective inventory management is essential for ensuring a business has enough stock on hand to
 Mirrors
           meet customer demand. If inventory management is not handled properly it can result in a business

 Safety  guardrails make overhead walkways and   either losing money on potential sales that can’t be filled or wasting money by stocking too much
 mezzaines safe with easy to install guardrails.  inventory. An inventory management system can also help you prevent a number of other mistakes:
 Handrails
           Inventory management saves you money
 A wide range of products fr your warehouse.
 distribution center, or manufacturing plant. (Related
 Miscellaneous   products - Floor signs, waste containers, Chairs,   1. Avoid spoilage
 Equipments
 Shop stools, and tables).
           If you’re selling a product that has an expiry date, like food or makeup, there’s a very real chance
           it will go bad if you don’t sell it in time. Solid inventory management helps you avoid unnecessary
           spoilage.
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