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Walled warehousing
These are typically RCC or PEB enclosed structures which are used material which are smaller in
sizes and cannot be stored in open. These warehouses provide protection from environment and
ensure safety and security of the material stored. These structures also allow vertical usage of space.
1.6 Broad Functions inside a Warehouse
Warehouse is a storage unit. There are three basic functions which occur inside the warehouse –
receipt of material, storage and dispatch of material.
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Following are the important activities which occur inside the warehouse:
1. Receiving of Goods:-
It is the basic important function of the warehouse. Goods from the factory or imports are received
at the warehouse. After verifying the correct quantity, the warehouse issues POD to the transporter.
2. Identification :-
After receiving the goods warehouse keeper checks the material for any damage and correctness. It
marks each items separately. He may use the code number or he may attach the tag for identification.
Due to identification one can easily separate different SKUs. The goods are then putaway into a
location. The location identification may be facilitated by WMS system.
3. Breaking of Bulk :-
Generally goods are delivered in bulk to the warehouse keeper. They may be converted in to
smallerquantity, according the requirements of the customer.
4. Information About Receipt and System Updation: -
A warehouse supervisor checks all the received goods and informs about the total record of the
goods to the concerned DEO (Data Entry Operator). The DEO will make the necessary entries
in the ERP system and create a GRN (Goods Receipt Note). After the entry, the inventory starts
getting reflected in the system and now dispatch orders can be placed against received material.
5. Storing :-
It is the most important function of warehousing. The reason for its existence. The goods are kept
safely in warehouse. Different areas are demarcated for storing different type pf material. The
material can be stored in ground or vertically using racks.
6. Picking for dispatch of Goods :-
When an outbound order is received, a pick list of generated. The goods are picked up as per the
pick list and brought to the staging area for further processing. The picking can be manual or as per
the bin location suggested by the ERP/EMS system.
7. Packing:-
Before dispatch of the material, the goods to be packed. They may be required to stretched wrapped
or bubble wrapped or just be strapped. Several small items may be packed inside a larger carton.
Packing also involves labeling of the goods for the quantity, consignee details and products inside.