Warehouse Procedure Manual
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Introduction: This document describes procedures to receive materials that will be stored in the warehouse. Objective: To receive the incoming raw, printed. Apr 15, 2016 - MANUAL. Limitations on the items housed in the Warehouse are necessary in order to utilize the Warehouse to optimal.
Twitter 0 Most if not all companies have an Employee Handbook of some sort that all new hires receive on their first day. However, how many of these same companies have an individual procedures manual for each of their departments? If they do, how often do you think it’s updated? Without this Guide, department procedures are “understood” by everyone and often this leads to inconsistencies and misunderstandings which all result in errors, some even very costly. In my last Post, I shared my reasoning for limiting Warehouse access to only those people actually responsible for the inventory within a company.
As part of my continued efforts on educating others on proper Inventory Management Techniques, I will be sharing my thoughts on the procedures your Receiving Department Staff should be following. I’ve always stated that inventory accuracy begins at the backdoor. If it’s wrong coming in, it will be wrong all throughout the process.
So your Receiving staff should be properly trained and know exactly what procedures they must follow in order maintain the Inventory Accuracy in your facility. So here are my easy to follow steps that not only should be followed but should also be documented and/or posted in your warehouse:.
When receiving a skid of product from your freight carrier of choice, always verify the piece count on each skid to ensure your count matches your carriers. Packages shift during transit and could easily be left on a truck.
While counting, look for damaged packages. This could be nothing or the product inside could be damaged. Inspect and document immediately. Once the carrier leaves your dock it will be difficult if not impossible to file any type of claim. I always review the packing slip for notes/comments that pertain to backordered items and quantities. It’s best to first verify the items where you received a partial shipment. All packages should be opened to verify such things as item number, quantity, concealed damage prior to placing the inventory in to their stock location.
Now, with instances of receiving large quantities of the same item, it may be unreasonable to inspect the contents of each package. In this case, it is very important to verify the package for damage as well as verification of the part number. Once all packages and contents have been reviewed, the packing slip must be initialed and dated by the person who actually performed the work.
If for some reason an issue with a particular shipment occurs, it’s a HUGE time saver to know who actually received product in. In no way should this process be interpreted as a way to “assign blame”.
Will mistakes happen, yes on occasion but mistakes are opportunities to learn. Once the packing slip has been submitted to your Procurement Department or to the person/department that will actually receive the product in to your Inventory System, all items should be placed in to its stock location(s).
Do not leave product sitting at your loading dock or receiving area. Product sitting on your dock for days often leads to “missing” and/or damaged inventory. Finally, one important issue your Receiving Staff must be aware of, centers around the errors that will occasionally occur with your inbound orders.
Any time discrepancies occur you MUST notify your supplier(s) immediately. Delay in this notification brings in to question the legitimacy of your claim. You don’t necessarily have to stop and call immediately but a call or email within a 12-24 hour period is sufficient. I hope you have found these suggestions helpful and maybe even will implement them within your operations.
Warehouse Procedure Manual
If you have other suggestions or questions about anything mentioned, please share. Also, if anyone has a particular topic they would like me to address or a question regarding their Procedures Manual to please leave their comments below or contact me directly. About Joe Crews & JIT Solutions Group, LLC. As an Inventory Consultant, my job is to education businesses on how to manage & maintain an accurate inventory but also a cost effective inventory. I do this by analyzing 4 areas of their company: People, Processes, Procedures and Technology.
Once this assessment is completed, I’ll implement the changes that are necessary to make them more Organized, Productive and Profitable. Be sure to “Follow” me so my future posts will appear in your LinkedIn news feed. For more information on my services, please visit my website, or visit my LinkedIn profile:. Visit & subscribe to my Blog: for additional tips, techniques as well as other useful information.
Managing warehouse operations. How to manage and run warehouse operations by Omar Youssef. 1. By Omar Youssef Business Consultant E-mail: Omar.youssef5@hotmail.com Warehouse Operations Training Session. Mission Statement “The warehouse is our strongest asset. Dedication, accountability and reliability are at the heart of our business philosophy.
Bonded Warehouse Procedures Manual
Focussed on our business units needs, we provide integrated logistics of outstanding product quality, Product quantity, and delivered on time. We are the extension of your business.”. Warehouse Goals 1. Maximize effective use of space. Maximize effective use of equipment. Maximize effective use of labor.
Maximize accessibility of all items. Maximize protection of all items.
Maximize effective use of information. Maximize the protection of company’s assets. Minimize goods Handling. Minimize the company operating Cost. Warehouse Functions 1. Receiving & Checking inbound goods 3.
Internal product movement 4. Order-picking 6. Stock Sortation 7. Stock Rotation 8.
Loading & Shipping 10. Cycle Counting 11. Replenishement 12. Handling Returns 13.