The document discusses distribution and logistics. It focuses on warehousing as a key supportive function of logistics that plays a role in supply chain objectives. The document outlines the needs of warehousing like maximizing space utilization and reducing costs. It describes the main functions of warehousing as material handling, storage, and information handling. It also discusses warehouse options, selection factors, storage principles, and common storage methods like block and rack storage.

1. DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
Group members name
Mahantesh Patil
Vikramaditya
Nikhil Patil
Anand Irkal
Arun J

2. WAREHOUSING
A warehousing is supportive function of logistics.
Plays a key role in attending overall objectives of logistics
supply chain.
Performance is judged by its productivity and
performance.

3. NEEDS OF WAREHOUSING
 Maximum utilization of storage space
 Higher productivity
 Maximum assets utilization
 Reduce material handling
 Reduce operating cost
 Increase inventory turnover
 Reduce order filling times

4. Functions
Material handling function
Loading and unloading
Material movement
Order filling
Material storage function
Hold
Break bulk
Consolidation
Cross docking

5. Information handling function
Goods inwards
Inspection and auditing
Goods outwards
 goods stock out
Excess stock
Invoicing

6. Warehouse options
 Private warehouse
 Public warehouse
 Contract warehouse

7. Warehouse selection
 Infrastructure
 Market
 Access
 Transportation cost
 Availability
 Product
 Regulations

8. STORAGE
 Its one area of supply chain that can provide increased
efficiency, cost saving and other benefits.
 Proper utilization of space makes business more
efficient

9. STORAGE PRINCIPLES
 Minimize travel distance
 Maximize utilization of available space
 Provide easy and quick access s to the stored goods
 Provide security against fire, damage and theft
 Prevent contamination and deteriorition

10. STORAGE METHODS
1) Block storage
this is simple storage method and does not attract any
financial investment.
Block storage has following limitations
1) Load bearing capability of package at the bottom of
the stake
2) Sensitivity of the product inside the pack to load
3) Ease in loading and unloadind

12. ROCKING SYSTEM
 Racks are used for storage of items longer in
length, small containers and boxes etc