Download or read book Fundamentals of Warehousing Problems written by Banihan Gunay and published by New Generation Publishing. This book was released on 2009-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A number of books already cover Supply Chain, Operations Management, and Inventory Management, so why choose this one? This textbook is unique in that it acknowledges the difficulties faced by students studying transport, logistics, or management with very little mathematical or engineering knowledge and makes the various disciplines talk to one another. Having been classroom tested over ten years, the materials used in the book meet all the needs of students in terms of fundamental statistics, mechanical principles, distribution, and inventory management and warehousing. Dr Banihan Gunay graduated from the Civil Engineering department of the Mediterranean University, Antalya, and obtained his MSc and PhD degrees in Transportation Engineering at the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in University Teaching. Since 2000, Dr Gunay has been working as a Lecturer in Transport at the University of Ulster, where he teaches a number of subjects including Inventory Management and Warehousing, Transport Interfaces, and Transport Technology. He is a chartered member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport. Dr Gunay is the author of many journal articles and conference papers, and has won a number of best paper awards and research grants. More information about the author and his work can be found at: www.banihangunay.webs.com

Download or read book Warehouse Management written by Gwynne Richards and published by Kogan Page Publishers. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warehouses are an integral link in the modern supply chain, ensuring that the correct product is delivered in the right quantity, in good condition, at the required time, and at minimal cost: in effect, the perfect order. The effective management of warehouses is vital in minimizing costs and ensuring the efficient operation of any supply chain. Warehouse Management is a complete guide to best practice in warehouse operations. Covering everything from the latest technological advances to current environmental issues, this book provides an indispensable companion to the modern warehouse. Supported by case studies, the text considers many aspects of warehouse management, including: cost reduction productivity people management warehouse operations With helpful tools, hints and up-to-date information, Warehouse Management provides an invaluable resource for anyone looking to reduce costs and boost productivity.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Data Warehouses written by Matthias Jarke and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first comparative review of the state of the art and best current practice in data warehousing. It covers source and data integration, multidimensional aggregation, query optimisation, update propagation, metadata management, quality assessment, and design optimisation. Also, based on results of the European DWQ project, it offers a conceptual framework by which the architecture and quality of data warehousing efforts can be assessed and improved using enriched metadata management combined with advanced techniques from databases, business modelling, and artificial intelligence. An excellent introduction to the issues of quality and metadata usage for researchers and database professionals in academia and industry. XXXXXXX Neuer Text This book presents the first comparative review of the state-of-the-art and the best current practices of data warehouses. It covers source and data integration, multidimensional aggregation, query optimization, metadata management, quality assessment, and design optimization. A conceptual framework is presented by which the architecture and quality of a data warehouse can be assessed and improved using enriched metadata management combined with advanced techniques from databases, business modeling, and artificial intelligence.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution written by and published by . This book was released on 2014-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Warehousing & Distribution Vol IVFundamentals of Warehouse & Distribution - Volume 4: Developing Your Soft Skills. Making a Successful Leap from the Classroom to the Workplace. The first three volumes in the series provided an understanding of warehousing, distribution and the technologies that play a critical role in the supply chain. Volumes 1 and 2 introduced the equipment, technologies and processes used by all warehouses and distribution centers. Volume 3 described the most common types of warehouse designs, how they perform and how they differ from one another.Volume 4 is designed to prepare students for a job in the supply chain workplace and help refine the skills that will help you succeed and grow your career. The goal of this volume is to familiarize students with the responsibilities of the workplace beyond a basic job description and give you the tools you need to succeed.Many of the hard skills developed in the Fundamentals of Warehouse & Distribution program, such as operating machinery, material handling and logistics concepts and software knowledge will lead to a career in the supply chain. However, soft skills such as time management, creative problem-solving, organization, self-discipline and relationship building are just as important in developing and advancing a career in this field.

Download or read book Data Warehousing Fundamentals written by Paulraj Ponniah and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-07 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Geared to IT professionals eager to get into the all-importantfield of data warehousing, this book explores all topics needed bythose who design and implement data warehouses. Readers will learnabout planning requirements, architecture, infrastructure, datapreparation, information delivery, implementation, and maintenance.They'll also find a wealth of industry examples garnered from theauthor's 25 years of experience in designing and implementingdatabases and data warehouse applications for majorcorporations. Market: IT Professionals, Consultants.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution written by and published by . This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution, Volume 2: Warehouse Operation is designed to be a follow-up to Fundamentals of Warehousing and Distribution, Volume 1: An Introductory Course in Material Handling. Volume 2 builds upon the equipment based information of Volume 1 and delves more deeply into the functions this equipment and processes serve in the industry. There is logical progression in Volume 2 from equipment centric to functional centric information.The textbook takes the basic functions of movement, storage, control and protection, the authors and editorial staff expand these functions into such areas as shipping, receiving, order picking, putaways, ergonomics and sustainability.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Data Warehouses written by Matthias Jarke and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-03-09 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents the first comparative review of the state of the art and the best current practices of data warehouses. It covers source and data integration, multidimensional aggregation, query optimization, metadata management, quality assessment, and design optimization. A conceptual framework is presented by which the architecture and quality of a data warehouse can be assessed and improved using enriched metadata management combined with advanced techniques from databases, business modeling, and artificial intelligence.

Download or read book Data Warehousing Fundamentals for IT Professionals written by Paulraj Ponniah and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-09-20 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CUTTING-EDGE CONTENT AND GUIDANCE FROM A DATA WAREHOUSING EXPERT NOW EXPANDED TO REFLECT FIELD TRENDS Data warehousing has revolutionized the way businesses in a wide variety of industries perform analysis and make strategic decisions. Since the first edition of Data Warehousing Fundamentals, numerous enterprises have implemented data warehouse systems and reaped enormous benefits. Many more are in the process of doing so. Now, this new, revised edition covers the essential fundamentals of data warehousing and business intelligence as well as significant recent trends in the field. The author provides an enhanced, comprehensive overview of data warehousing together with in-depth explanations of critical issues in planning, design, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. IT professionals eager to get into the field will gain a clear understanding of techniques for data extraction from source systems, data cleansing, data transformations, data warehouse architecture and infrastructure, and the various methods for information delivery. This practical Second Edition highlights the areas of data warehousing and business intelligence where high-impact technological progress has been made. Discussions on developments include data marts, real-time information delivery, data visualization, requirements gathering methods, multi-tier architecture, OLAP applications, Web clickstream analysis, data warehouse appliances, and data mining techniques. The book also contains review questions and exercises for each chapter, appropriate for self-study or classroom work, industry examples of real-world situations, and several appendices with valuable information. Specifically written for professionals responsible for designing, implementing, or maintaining data warehousing systems, Data Warehousing Fundamentals presents agile, thorough, and systematic development principles for the IT professional and anyone working or researching in information management.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Logistics and Warehousing written by Sanjivan Saini and published by SANJIVAN SAINI. This book was released on with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Fundamentals of Logistics and Warehousing" provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles, concepts, and practices of logistics and warehousing. This book is designed to equip readers with a solid foundation in the field, covering various aspects of logistics and warehousing operations, management, and strategies. CONTENT CHAPTER - 1. Logistics Introduction to Logistics, Introduction, History of Logistics, Cost and Productivity, Cost Savings and Productivity Improvement and Logistics Cost Principle, Technology, Principle of logistics, Technology and logistics , Customer Service, Logistics and Customer Service, Definition of Customer Service and Element of Logistics Customer Service, Procurement and Outsourcing, Procurement and Outsourcing, Definition of Procurement Outsourcing, Benefits of Logistics Outsourcing. CHAPTER - 2. Subsector of Logistics Subsectors Introduction - Warehousing, Transportation, Courier and Express Services, E-Commerce, EXIM, Supply Chain, Cold Chain, Liquid Logistics and Rail Logistics Warehousing, Warehouse, Types of Warehousing, Benefits of Warehousing, Transportation Transportation,Types, Transportation System and Benefits of Transportation System, Courier and Express Services, Categorization of Shipments and Courier Guidelines, Express Sector for International and Domestic Shipping E-Commerce, E-Commerce - Meaning, Brief on Fulfillment Centers and Reverse Logistics in E-Commerce Sector EXIM, Freight Forwarding and Custom Clearance Multi-Modal Transportation Other Logistics Supply Chain and Cold Chain Liquid Logistics and Rail Logistics CHAPTER - 3 Warehousing Introduction to Warehousing Introduction Evolution, and functions of Warehousing The need for Warehousing and types of warehouses Classification of warehouses based on The ownership, The Products being stored and The special services they provide The Temperature, The Construction and The Structure Benefits of Warehousing CHAPTER - 4. Activities in warehouse Warehouse activities Receiving, Sorting, Loading and Unloading Picking, Packing, Dispatching and Returns Cross Docking and Packaging Cross Docking Method Packaging, Packaging Material and Packaging Machines Reading Labels CHAPTER - 5. Warehouse Operations Material Handling and use of material handling Equipment’s Warehouse Inventory Management Distribution, Physical Distribution, Need and Components of Physical Distribution Functions, types and Selection of Right Distribution Channel Warehouse Safety Rules and Procedures The Safety Rules to be observed in a Warehouse Handling of Hazardous cargo Classification and Identification of Dangerous Goods Safety Data Sheet, 5S Concept and Personal protective Equipment’s (PPE) and their uses Throughout the book, practical examples, case studies, and real-world scenarios will be provided to enhance the reader's understanding of the concepts and their application in various industries. The content will be presented in a clear and accessible manner, catering to readers with a background in mathematics and a diploma in logistics technology. With its comprehensive coverage and practical approach, "Fundamentals of Logistics and Warehousing" serves as an essential guide for students, professionals, and anyone interested in developing a strong foundation in the field of logistics and warehousing.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management written by Kenneth B. Ackerman and published by DC Velocity Books. This book was released on 2007 with total page 238 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Essentials of Inventory Management written by Max Muller and published by AMACOM Div American Mgmt Assn. This book was released on 2011 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Does inventory management sometimes feel like a waste of time? Learn how to maximize your inventory management process to use it as a tool for making important business decisions.

Download or read book Warehouse Management written by Michael Hompel and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-11-02 with total page 365 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book helps readers evaluate and specificy the best Warehouse Management System (WMS) for their need. The advice is based on practical knowledge, describing in detail fundamental processes and technologies needed for a basic understanding. New approaches in the structure and design of WMS are presented, along with discussion of the limitations of current systems. The book shows how to operate a simple WMS based on the open-source initiative myWMS.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Supply Chain Theory written by Lawrence V. Snyder and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2019-07-01 with total page 956 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Comprehensively teaches the fundamentals of supply chain theory This book presents the methodology and foundations of supply chain management and also demonstrates how recent developments build upon classic models. The authors focus on strategic, tactical, and operational aspects of supply chain management and cover a broad range of topics from forecasting, inventory management, and facility location to transportation, process flexibility, and auctions. Key mathematical models for optimizing the design, operation, and evaluation of supply chains are presented as well as models currently emerging from the research frontier. Fundamentals of Supply Chain Theory, Second Edition contains new chapters on transportation (traveling salesman and vehicle routing problems), integrated supply chain models, and applications of supply chain theory. New sections have also been added throughout, on topics including machine learning models for forecasting, conic optimization for facility location, a multi-supplier model for supply uncertainty, and a game-theoretic analysis of auctions. The second edition also contains case studies for each chapter that illustrate the real-world implementation of the models presented. This edition also contains nearly 200 new homework problems, over 60 new worked examples, and over 140 new illustrative figures. Plentiful teaching supplements are available, including an Instructor’s Manual and PowerPoint slides, as well as MATLAB programming assignments that require students to code algorithms in an effort to provide a deeper understanding of the material. Ideal as a textbook for upper-undergraduate and graduate-level courses in supply chain management in engineering and business schools, Fundamentals of Supply Chain Theory, Second Edition will also appeal to anyone interested in quantitative approaches for studying supply chains.

Download or read book Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management written by and published by Bookboon. This book was released on with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Fundamentals of Warehousing Distribution written by Allan Howie and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Authored by Allan Howie, this is acomprehensive workbook for an introductory course in material handling. There are five study units including the concept of warehousing and material logistics, movement, storage, control and protection. Each unit contains a study challenge to test comprehension.

Download or read book Excellence in Warehouse Management written by Stuart Emmett and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Warehouses are often seen as a necessary evil: places that stop the flow of goods and thus increase costs without adding value. But the truth is that they have a critical part to play in supply chain management, and warehouse managers should be centrally involved in the strategic aspects of any business. Excellence in Warehouse Management covers everything you need to know to manage warehouse operations as part of a streamlined and holistic system, fine-tuned to serve the customer and drive the bottom-line. With thinking points, self-assessment exercises and case studies Stuart Emmett challenges you to consider your own operations in a new way, and plot a course into the future.

Download or read book World Class Warehousing and Material Handling written by Edward H. Frazelle and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-10-09 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timeless Insights for Planning and Managing 21st-Century Warehouse Operations Despite today's just-in-time production mentality, with its efforts to eliminate warehouses and their inventory carrying costs, effective warehousing continues to play a critical bottom-line role for companies worldwide. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling covers today's state-of-the-art tools, metrics, and methodologies for dramatically increasing the effectiveness, accuracy, and overall productivity of warehousing operations. Written by one of today's recognized logistics thought leaders, this comprehensive resource provides authoritative answers on such topics as: The seven principles of world-class warehousing Warehouse activity profiling Warehouse performance measures Warehouse automation and computerization Receiving and put away Storage and retrieval operations Picking and packing Humanizing warehouse operations World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling describes the processes and systems required for meeting the changing demands of warehousing. Filled with practices from proven to innovative, it will help all logistics professionals improve the productivity, quality, and cycle time of their existing warehouse operations. Not too long ago, effective warehousing was a relatively straightforward progression of receiving, storing, and shipping. But in today's age of e-commerce, supply chain integration, globalization, and just-in-time methodology, warehousing has become more complex than at any time in the pastnot to mention more costly. World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling breaks through the confusing array of warehouse technology, buzzwords, and third-party providers to describe the principles of warehousing required for the implementation of world-class warehousing operations. Holding up efficiency and accuracy as the keys to success in warehousing, it is the first widely published methodology for warehouse problem solving across all areas of the supply chain, providing an organized set of principles that can be used to streamline all types of warehousing operations. Case studies from Avon, Ford, Xerox, True Value Hardware, and others detail how today's most innovative logistics and supply chain managers are arriving at proven solutions to a wide variety of warehousing challenges. Topics discussed include: Warehouse activity profilingfor identifying causes of information and material flow problems and pinpointing opportunities for improvement Warehouse performance measuresfor monitoring, reporting, and benchmarking warehouse performance Storage and retrieval system selectionfor improving storage density, handling productivity, and trade-offs in required capital investment Order picking strategiesfor improving the productivity and accuracy of order fulfillment Computerizing warehousing operationsfor profiling activity, monitoring performance, and simplifying operations World-Class Warehousing and Material Handling integrates global and e-commerce issues as it addresses customization, information technology, performance analysis, expansion and contraction planning, and the overall role of the warehouse in logistics management and the supply chain. Filled with proven operational solutions, it will guide managers as they develop a warehouse master plan, one designed to minimize the effects of supply chain inefficiencies as it improves logistics accuracy and inventory managementand reduces overall warehousing expense.