Three basic principles considered:
Assessment of existing layout
A survey of building or area to ascertain its suitabilitiy for warehouse or stockyard
Design, planning and cost of new warehouse
Two basic principles that must be given priority:
The operations in the warehouse must be suitably placed so that the operational process is smooth and efficien
The storage space must be maximised with minimum space for essential functions such as receiving and issuing
Assess the efficiency of existing design and layout
Assess the suitability of existing building as a warehouse
Provide the basis for discussion with the architect and engineer on the requirements of the warehouse.
Construction of building and warehouse area
-Size- area, length, width & height
-type of building
-access – road -, rail,
Lighting & ventilation – adequate lighting, natural air circulation
Access restrictions – flyover, river, etc
Functions of building and area
Functions of building and area
Types of items to be stored- small material, finished goods, wood, metal, etc
Activities carries out – quantity received, quantity issue
Storage method
-Characteristics of items stored – size, handling method, etc
-Risk level – flameable
-Security risks – valuable items, easily damaged, dangerous goods
-Maintenance – frequency of inspection, repair
Human resource requirements to handle the good
The operations in the warehouse must be suitably placed so that the operational process is smooth and efficient
-The storage.
The storage. space must be maximised with minimum space for essentialhe functions such as receiving and issuing
Two basic principles that must be given priority:
The storage space must be maximised with minimum space for essential functions such as receiving and issuing
Assessment of existing layout
A survey of building or area to ascertain its suitabilitiy for warehouse or stockyard
Design, planning and cost of new warehouse
A survey of building or area to ascertain its suitabilitiy for warehouse or stockyard
Design, planning and cost of new warehouse space must be maximised with minimum space for essentialhe
-The storage.
The storage. space must be maximised with minimum space for essentialhe functions such as receiving and issuing
Two basic principles that must be given priority:
The storage space must be maximised with minimum space for essential functions such as receiving and issuing
Assessment of existing layout
A survey of building or area to ascertain its suitabilitiy for warehouse or stockyard
Design, planning and cost of new warehouse
A survey of building or area to ascertain its suitabilitiy for warehouse or stockyard
Design, planning and cost of new warehouse space must be maximised with minimum space for essentialhe
