A warehouse is an area for temporary storage of goods until they can be delivered to their final destination. Warehouses aim to store goods in a way that conserves and protects them, maintains organized records of inventory, and allows for efficient distribution. Reasons for storing goods include reducing transportation costs, coordinating supply and demand, supporting production and marketing processes by having a reserve of materials available. Warehouses must safely store goods, control inventory, and maintain clean and organized storage areas. Storage methods vary depending on the type and volume of goods but aim to maximize space utilization and accessibility while protecting stored items.

3. WHAT IS A WAREHOUSE ?
A store or warehouse is an area or temporary storage
of the goods that are stored there, until they can be
delivered to its final destination and provide for a
reserve for subsequent allocations needs.

4. OBJECTIVES
To achieve these objectives it is necessary to
consider the following requirements :
It is conservation and protection of raw materials.
Finished products, spare parts, etc.
Having established records ( Systems )
Procedures income and outcome
Distribution methods
Knowledge of Risk Prevention and Safety
Awareness job responsibility

5. REASONS FOR STORING
Reducing production costs transport
Coordination between supply and demand.
Price products
Support the production process
Support the marketing process: The market generally
deals with when and how will be available in the
market.

6. GENERAL FUNCTIONS OF THE
WAREHOUSE
Get to guard and protect materials
Provide materials and supplies Forms (Exit
Warehouse , Office Guide )
Take the necessary records
Control materials manufactured
Hold up large stocks of raw materials or purchased at
favorable prices for future consumption inputs are
needed.
Keep the warehouse clean and tidy.

7. ORGANIZATION
Information items to be stored
Dimension and weight of materials stored
Number to apply monthly and frequency of requirements
Sector of receipt and delivery points
Maximum number of units that are stored at the same time
Space required for handling and Caution transport and
handling

8. METHODS OF STORAGE
Storage methods and procedures vary
depending on the number and
characteristics of the available space,
personnel, equipment, quantity and kind of
stored items. When planning (planning)
storage is recommended to keep in mind
the following:

9. Space and labor: Both space and labor involve high costs.
Storage requires maximum use of space with minimum labor.
Accessibility: Items rapid movements are to be stored in
places where they can select and issue the minimum of time.
Protection: Items rapid movements are to be stored in places
where they can select and issue the minimum of time.

10. Planning: The orden of articles is an essential element for the
purpose of tracing and protection.
Rotation: the oldest stocks to be released first.
Stacking Method: The most used is the cubic stacking, there
are also circular and pyramids.

11. STORE TYPES
Raw materials warehouse
Warehouse of finished products or work in process
Finished goods warehouse
Spare parts warehouse
Store auxiliary materials ( batteries , fuel, oil )

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