Today's consumer environment, running a well-organized warehouse is probably the most important aspect of trade. Check out the top 5 characteristics of an efficient warehouse, below.
1. Training Staff
Not only does having a properly trained team increase safety in a potentially hazardous work atmosphere, but it improves efficiency and makes your job as management much easier.
2. Safety
Warehouses often combine heavy machinery with large product, slippery floors, and fast import and export times. With all of this in mind, safety of the staff needs to be your first priority. A thorough safety training should be in place, and each new member of staff should be tested on their knowledge of safety protocol after attending training.
3. Security
Warehouses are often used to store a lot of expensive products and thus are a popular target for thieves. A well-equipped warehouse should have tight round the clock security to minimize theft. Consider installing surveillance cameras to cover all areas of your warehouse, both inside and out. Safety of products need to be a priority.
4. Quality Control
As soon as a product arrives at the shipping station, it must be verified before being packed and processed.
5. Organization
Organization is key if you want incoming product going to the appropriate locations, and your pickers to later be able to find that product in a timely manner. Establish a system that organizes your materials in a defined order that makes the most sense for your process.
