Warehouse Management
The Definitive Guide to Improving Efficiency and Minimizing Costs in the Modern Warehouse
«Warehouse Management is an extremely thorough, all-encompassing guide to the structures, models, concepts and methodologies at play in today's modern warehouse environment. I especially love the case studies and real-world examples as they help bring the topic to life in a well applied, simple-to-understand manner. I'll be sharing my copy of this vital guide with those in my team wishing to deepen their understanding of our fascinating sector.»
Dionne Redpath, Group Chief Operating Officer/Warehouse Division Director, Europa Worldwide Group
As modern warehouses continue to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies to maximize their role in the supply chain, understand how to successfully manage these warehouses with this bestselling book.
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As modern warehouses continue to capitalize on cutting-edge technologies to maximize their role in the supply chain, understand how to successfully manage these warehouses with this bestselling book.
The fifth edition of Warehouse Management is fully updated to include the most current information from across the industry. It also explores emerging technologies, like AI, robotics and automation and how they are shaping today's warehouse operations. There are new real-world examples from companies who have achieved improvements and cost savings through the introduction of new technology and equipment, leaner processes and environmental initiatives.
The book covers an extensive range of key topics from defining the modern warehouse, detailing management processes, strategies and practices to outlining how to tackle environmental challenges to ensure a sustainable supply chain. With practical insights and real-world examples into how to improve operating costs, this is a must read for optimizing warehouse performance.
Online resources include videos and PowerPoint slides.
The fifth edition of Warehouse Management is fully updated to include the most current information from across the industry. It also explores emerging technologies, like AI, robotics and automation and how they are shaping today's warehouse operations. There are new real-world examples from companies who have achieved improvements and cost savings through the introduction of new technology and equipment, leaner processes and environmental initiatives.
The book covers an extensive range of key topics from defining the modern warehouse, detailing management processes, strategies and practices to outlining how to tackle environmental challenges to ensure a sustainable supply chain. With practical insights and real-world examples into how to improve operating costs, this is a must read for optimizing warehouse performance.
Online resources include videos and PowerPoint slides.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Kogan Page Ltd
- Innbinding
- Innbundet
- Språk
- Engelsk
- Sider
- 608
- ISBN
- 9781398618725
- Utgave
- 5. utg.
- Utgivelsesår
- 2025
- Format
- 23 x 16 cm
Om forfatteren
Gwynne Richards has over 35 years' experience in warehouse management and logistics. As well as running his own successful logistics consultancy, he provides a number of courses on warehouse and transport management for practitioners. He is also a visiting lecturer at the University of Warwick and the University of Hull. He is the co-author of
The Logistics and Supply Chain Toolkit and
The Logistics Outsourcing Handbook, both also published by Kogan Page
. He is based in Norfolk, UK.
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«Warehouse Management is an extremely thorough, all-encompassing guide to the structures, models, concepts and methodologies at play in today's modern warehouse environment. I especially love the case studies and real-world examples as they help bring the topic to life in a well applied, simple-to-understand manner. I'll be sharing my copy of this vital guide with those in my team wishing to deepen their understanding of our fascinating sector.»
Dionne Redpath, Group Chief Operating Officer/Warehouse Division Director, Europa Worldwide Group
«Insightful and packed with real-world examples. The author skilfully explains complex systems, from crane-based storage and mini-load AS/RS to advanced robotics, making the principles easy to grasp. Examples like Stöcklin's high-bay and Cimcorp's partnership with Mercadona help illustrate the game-changing benefits of automation. For anyone aiming to stay ahead in warehouse innovation, this is a must-read.»
James Osborn FCILT, Vice President Business Development, TGW Group
«This definitive guide to modern warehouse management is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand warehouse management from the basics to advanced concepts. It is ideal for students, consultants and anyone seeking to increase their professional knowledge of warehouse management via a good blend of practical examples, theory and application. It is a core text that is useful far beyond the classroom, making it a must-read publication that is packed with relevant and timely information.»
Gary Bilsbarrow, Senior Teaching Fellow, Assistant Professor Supply Chain and Logistics, University
«A must-have resource for students and professionals alike, this book is the go-to guide for mastering warehouse operations. Gwynne Richards draws upon his vast expertise to demystify critical concepts, pairing thorough explanations with real-world examples. This fifth edition delves even deeper into the transformative role of technology in warehousing, offering fresh insights and practical examples to help readers stay ahead in an evolving industry. Whether you're studying logistics or leading a warehouse team, this comprehensive and engaging book equips you to optimise efficiency and minimise costs in today's fast-paced supply chain environment.»
Clare Bottle, Chief Executive Officer, UKWD
«Packed with actionable insights, Warehouse Management is a must-read for both beginners and industry professionals. This comprehensive guide offers practical strategies for assessing, planning and streamlining warehouse operations. The sections on automation and digital advancements are particularly valuable, providing a roadmap for shaping the future of your sites. An invaluable resource, this book has been one I've referred to consistently over the years.»
Artem Kotelnikov, Europe Sector Warehousing Lead, Pepsico
«With a fast-growing team of developers, business analysts and software testers, we often need an easily accessible, reliable resource to provide clarity or background to a warehousing concept. Gwynne Richards' insights are always preferred to any search engine results. We especially like the end-to-end coverage of warehouse issues, real world examples and natural writing style of the book.»
Phoebus van Deventer, MinsterWMS